Flora Onuchukwu

Looking to use my background in delivering compassionate care to residents, to contribute towards helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Continuing Care Assistant April 2023 - Present

Mountains and Meadows Care Group, Bridgetown, NS

• Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
• Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding and grooming tasks.
• Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.
• Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
• Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds and blood in urine.
• Kept patient information confidential to protect organization's value
• Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
• Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
• Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.

Long-Term Care Assistant AUG 2022 - Present

Heart of the Valley Nursing Home, Middleton, NS

• Assist residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
• Work in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet the physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Assist residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs. Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and social requirements.
• Administer bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
• Entertain, conversed with, and read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
• Serve and feed clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Establishes personal relationships with clients to maintain patient comfort and care.

EDUCATION

• Postgraduate Certificate in Geospatial Data Analysis 2022-2023

Sciences Lawrencetown, NS Canada.

• Postgraduate Diploma (Geology) Nnamdi Azikiwe 2020-2021

• Bachelor of Science (Geology) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2008-2014

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES

• Personal Support Worker/ Home Care Assistant MAR 2023

• Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care NOV 2022
• Meal Assistance JAN 2023
• WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems) Certificate DEC 2023
• NS OH$S Certificate DEC 2023

• Competent to work well under pressure.
• Active Listener
• Adaptability
• Fast Learner
• Strong communication, writing, and listening skills with the ability to work effectively in an independent or team environment.
• Time management skills
• Household management skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Reliably provide care within the upmost manner of safety possible.
• Computer skills proficiency in a Microsoft windows environment
• Highly organized.