Rita Igbokwe
Hemel hempstead,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in emergency first aid, mobility support, and patient health checks. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and administer medication while maintaining strong patient relationships. Skilled in medication supply management, patient dressing and bathing, and providing calm support under pressure. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through comprehensive healthcare support.
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Domiciliary care assistant
Caremark
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
02.2025 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Managed complex care plans, achieving optimal health outcomes for patients.
- Provided end of life care, offering dignity and comfort in final stages .
- Provided emotional support to patients, leading to improved mental health.
- Followed parental guidelines regarding bedtime routine to ensure restful sleep for the child.
- Cleaned and organised play areas to ensure a clean, safe environment for children.
- Created fun recreational activities, enhancing enjoyment during free time.
Care home
Avery Chorleywood manor care home
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
06.2024 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever need.
DOMICILIARY CARE ASSISTANT
Kemfa services limited
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Attend 16 clients at most : believe to do more.
- Assisted patients with mobility impairments, verifying individual comfort, satisfaction; addressing issues detected
- Documented care plans, hospital action; patient activities in line with best practices
- Actively listened to patients' complaints feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support: delivering best possible care
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care
- Monitored supply usage and reported low-stock items to proactively replenish inventory
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going extra mile to attend to their needs: provide ongoing support
- Supported patient well being by planning, participating in daily activities: exercise
- Changed bed linen: washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards
- Assisted patients in basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing: dressing
- Positioned, transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
AUXILIARY NURSE
MACFAN MEDICAL CENTER
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Followed best healthcare practices throughout tasks by wearing PPE, following company guidelines at all times
- Assisted with patient hygiene needs through daily washes, changing catheters.
- Maintained outstanding patient satisfaction by going extra mile to provide attentive and helpful support
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best healthcare practices, regulations, and procedures by attending regular nurse training
- Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with company procedure and care standards
- Bathed, changed, and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
RETAILER
Igbokwe Rita chika Enterprise
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Attended to many customers at same time, improved sales by 20%.
- Managed financial functions such as operations budgeting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
- Utilized effective communication skills to enable successful resolution of issues and conflicts
- Kept and tracked records for inventory, income, and expenses, generating reports to check business health and growth
- Computed costs for products and services, established mark-up, and set pricing for business offerings
- Developed and enforced policies and regulations to maintain operating standards and organizational compliance.
- Applied customer feedback to inform business strategy and foster continued loyalty.
- Facilitated team-building and morale-boosting activities to support employee satisfaction.
- Enforced service standards to maintain establishment reputation for excellence.
- Evaluated products to select mix meeting current customer demand.
- Created seasonal sales plans with varying stock and promotional strategies.
SECRETARY
Jaguar chig Nigeria enterprise
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2010 - 12.2016
- Answered inbound telephone calls promptly, directing clients, vendors, and general queries to relevant teams
- Scheduled appointments and meetings for staff members
- Provided positive first impressions by maintaining immaculately reception areas and warmly greeting clients
- Maintained organized filing system documenting business operations
- Processed and distributed incoming correspondence to relevant staff, facilitating team communication.
- Offered continuous assistance with photocopying, scanning and basic clerical support to help staff maintain smooth workflow.
- Followed written and verbal procedures, completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organised and maintained filing system for easy staff access.
- Welcomed arriving visitors and directed to appropriate meeting rooms.
- Scanned and uploaded documents into digital filing system.
- Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
- Kept office spaces organised and workflows streamlined for team success against challenging daily objectives.
- Addressed inquiries and responded via email or telephone follow-up.
- Updated files and records with precise system navigation.
- Greeted customers promptly and professionally, providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date databases containing confidential information.
- Documented daily work performed, reporting on incidents and accomplishments to inform management.
Education
GCSE equivalent (WAEC) - COLLEGE
West African Examination council
Bachelor of Science - Banking and finance
University of Nigeria NSUKA
01.2006 - 10.2010
Skills
- Emergency first aid
- Mobility support
- Patient health checks
- Care planning
- Medicine administration
- Patient relationship building
- Medication supply management
- Patient dressing
- Patient bathing
- Calm under pressure
- Healthcare support
Certification
- health and social care level 3 certificate
- Care Certificate 15 Standards
- Emergency Response Africa, First Aid and Basic life support
- dignity champion certificate of commitment
- bed care prevention and management of contraction certificate
- moving and assisting certificate
- health and safety & fire awareness
Accomplishments
Advanced from junior career to senior career quickly as result of persistent in my duties and having reviews from patients achievements.
Languages
English
lgbo language
Yoruba
Affiliations
- i love meeting people and learning new things
Personal Information
Custom
Current,/1998
Timeline
Domiciliary care assistant
Caremark
02.2025 - Current
Care home
Avery Chorleywood manor care home
06.2024 - Current
DOMICILIARY CARE ASSISTANT
Kemfa services limited
03.2023 - 01.2025
AUXILIARY NURSE
MACFAN MEDICAL CENTER
06.2022 - 12.2022
RETAILER
Igbokwe Rita chika Enterprise
01.2017 - 05.2022
SECRETARY
Jaguar chig Nigeria enterprise
11.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Banking and finance
University of Nigeria NSUKA
01.2006 - 10.2010
GCSE equivalent (WAEC) - COLLEGE
West African Examination council
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