SEITONKUMOH GUANAH
Gorton, Manchester
Summary
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
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lecturer/ Scientific Officer
Ministry of Health
Asaba, Nigeria
2008.02 - 2023.07
- College of Health, Ofuoma, Ughelli, Delta State
- Involved in teaching students health-related courses such as care of the elderly, HIV management, community mobilization, food and nutrition, basic biochemistry and ethics of health care professionals in Nigeria
- Coordinate all research, projects, and seminar activities across the college.
- Drafted periodic reports to detail research findings.
- Resolved unexpected issues with strong communication and resourceful problem-solving.
- Conducted research and reported on findings to senior management.
- Taught undergraduate and graduate-level classes on research methodology.
- Implemented new research methods to gather new and emerging data.
- Attended conferences and trade shows to gain industry knowledge and speak on research.
- Wrote articles and reports for scholarly journals, contributing to industry discourse.
Community Support Worker
Chamber International Nigeria
Lagos , Nigeria
2014.01 - 2019.05
- State
- Supporting patients in community centers living with different physical disabilities and mental health needs to live their lives more independently and support them to reach their potential by providing both physical and emotional support
- Assisting beneficiaries/members of the public with meal preparation, household chores, managing finances, accessing community facilities, going shopping, meeting friends, visiting the doctors, and finding a job
- Providing general emotional and physical support to members of the community
- Community development service
- Rural health empowerment
- Health sensitization schemes.
Volunteer Care Assistant
Central Hospital － Ughelli
Delta, Nigeria
2020.06 - 2023.08
- Delivered outstanding care delivery according to the designated care plan
- Provided physical support and highest standards of care
- Liase with other care professionals relating to the care need of patients
- Care planning, implementation & review to enhance clients' experiences
- Accurate charting, documentation & maintenance of patients' records & encounters
- Correct and timely administration of medication
- Maintained a healthy & safe environment for patients
- Help to serve food and drinks at meal time while ensuring that meals look appealing
- Maintained confidentiality and dignity of patients & supporting patients to attain independence for as long as possible.
Education
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
University of Novena
Abraka10.2015
B.Sc - Biochemistry
University of Abraka
Abraka11.2006
Ph.D. - Clinical Biochemistry
University of Novena
Amai02.2023
Skills
- AREA OF EXPERTISE
- Dementia care, residential care, Mental health support, Meal planning and
- Preparation, Reporting Skills, Elderly Care, and Health Promotion
- SKILLS
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia care
- Meal planning and preparation
- Good listener
- Good time Management
- Recording vital signs
- Medication administration
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- CERTIFICATIONS
- Florence Academy: Mental Health Awareness
- Alison: Caregiving Skills-Dementia care
- Alison: Supporting patients with intellectual disabilities and mental illness
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Certification
Certifications
. Florence Academy: Mental Health Awareness
.Alison : Caregiving Skills- Dementia care
Alison: Supporting patients with i. intellectual disabilities and mental illness
Timeline
Volunteer Care Assistant
Central Hospital － Ughelli
2020.06 - 2023.08
Community Support Worker
Chamber International Nigeria
2014.01 - 2019.05
Lecturer/ Scientific Officer
Ministry of Health
2008.02 - 2023.07
M.Sc. - Biochemistry
University of Novena
B.Sc - Biochemistry
University of Abraka
Ph.D. - Clinical Biochemistry
University of Novena