Justina Nwachukwu
Dundee
Summary
Committed professional, passionate about helping those with disabilities maintain their dignity and well-being by providing physical and emotional support, personal assistance, and domestic help. Aim to empower these individuals by responding to their specific needs, enhancing their lives, and promoting a sense of fulfillment and purpose.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant (Dorm)
Horizon Home Care(Southern)
Poole, Dorset
2024.12 - Current
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
2024.08 - 2024.12
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client
Live-in-Carer
Alina Home Care
Lancing, West Sussex
2024.01 - 2024.08
- Motivated clients, boosting their spirit through conversation and stimulating activities
- Created specialised meals, drinks and snacks according to patient requirements and dietary needs
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing
- Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with company procedure and care standards
- Generated well-written, comprehensive handover reports to support inter-shift communication
Auxiliary Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital & Maternity Ltd
Owerri, Imo State
2021.01 - 2023.12
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship
- Motivated clients, boosting their spirit through conversation and stimulating activities
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing
- Encouraged clients to walk as part of their exercise routine, providing extra assistance for clients with disabilities
- Generated well-written, comprehensive handover reports to support inter-shift communication
Care assistant
Susana Homes of Right Step Inc
Umuahala Village, Ukwa West LGA
2011.01 - 2021.01
- Lifted and assisted patients to help with mobility problems
- Measured blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen level as part of physical assessments
- Briefed head nurse and attending physicians on each patient's symptoms, condition and development
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting
- Built excellent relationships using patient-centred approach throughout care activities
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship
- Motivated clients, boosting their spirit through conversation and stimulating activities
- Assisted with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering and toileting
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids
- Conducted housekeeping tasks to keep living areas presentable, clean and hygienic
- Implemented personalised care, treatment and recovery plans adapted to patient needs and circumstances
Front Desk Officer
United Bank For Africa Plc
Aba, Abia State
2007.01 - 2011.01
- Identified and eliminated errors when balancing cash point transactions, teller cash dispensers and teller cash recyclers
- Cashed customer cheques, including verifying identification and checking account balances in accordance with bank policy
- Adhered to strict financial and customer data guidelines to avoid breaches and information misuse
- Responded to and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates
- Provided warm and friendly welcome to customers to create excellent first impression
- Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Nigeria
2004.11 - 2008.12
Auxiliary Nursing Course - Nursing
St Joseph's Hospital and Maternity
2021.01 - 2023.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics/Social Science
Alvan Ikoku College of Education
2002.02 - 2004.10
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Housekeeping
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Patient rehabilitation assistance
- Medicine administration
- Mobility support
- Patient dressing
- Food preparation
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Basic life support
- Dementia awareness
- Health and safety
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
Certification
- Understand your role
- Personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and Nutrition
- Learning disability
- Dementia and mental health
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding children
- Basic life support
- Health and safety (including manual handling, medication, and fire safety)
- Handling information
- Infection prevention and control
Affiliations
- Volunteering in community care programs to support vulnerable groups.
- Practicing mindfulness and meditation for personal well-being and to manage stress effectively.
- Engaging in outdoor activities such as walking or yoga to maintain physical and mental fitness.
Custom
References available upon request.
Personal Information
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant (Dorm)
Horizon Home Care(Southern)
2024.12 - Current
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
2024.08 - 2024.12
Live-in-Carer
Alina Home Care
2024.01 - 2024.08
Auxiliary Nurse
St Joseph's Hospital & Maternity Ltd
2021.01 - 2023.12
Auxiliary Nursing Course - Nursing
St Joseph's Hospital and Maternity
2021.01 - 2023.12
Care assistant
Susana Homes of Right Step Inc
2011.01 - 2021.01
Front Desk Officer
United Bank For Africa Plc
2007.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Nigeria
2004.11 - 2008.12
Certificate of Higher Education - Economics/Social Science
Alvan Ikoku College of Education
2002.02 - 2004.10