Adenike Ogundipe
HOME BASED PERSONAL CARE
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About
Service user-Oriented and dedicated Home Based care worker with (200hrs) practical of experience providing care assistance to service with Park Care Center, complex care and disabilities in various healthcare home environments and Care homes. With a strong passion for helping people, across all ages and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on their lives, I am equipped with knowledge of medical terminology, patient care techniques, and infection control procedures whilst delivering high-quality care in a safe and efficient manner. A multi-tasker, a quick learner, and a team player good at time management.
Administering medication according to prescriptions, offering personal care, frail care, vitals checking and monitoring, emotional intelligence and has a congenial character.
Experience
Home Based Care at Park Care Center (2023-10)
- Providing physical support and assisting with service user’s mobility including wheelchair to bed transitioning.
- Administering medication as per doctor’s prescription, monitoring side effects and recording responses.
- Aiding service users with activities of daily living like feeding, bed bathing, toileting, grooming and dressing.
- Checking service user’s vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature.
- Monitoring and recording service user’s health progress and reported noticeable changes to health professionals.
- Assisting disabled patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and grooming.
- Offering the elderly service user’s with emotional support and engaging into social activities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by ensuring proper sanitation and infection control measures.
Home Based Care at Park Care Center (2023-09 – 2023-10)
- Offering emotional support, listening attentively and offering emotional support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, providing reassurance and empathy.
- Encouraging engagement in leisure and recreational activities, planning and facilitating activities to promote socialization, physical fitness, and mental stimulation.
- Keeping accurate records, maintaining detailed records of individuals' health, progress, and any incidents or concerns that arise.
- Liaising with other healthcare professionals, collaborating with other professionals, such as nurses, therapists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care and support for individuals.
- Advocating for individuals, promoting individuals' rights and advocating for their needs and preferences in all aspects of their care.
- Collaborated with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to service user’s.
- Monitoring and reporting any changes in individuals' physical or mental health, regularly monitoring and documenting any changes or concerns in individuals' health and promptly reporting them to the appropriate professionals.
- Accompanying individuals to medical appointments, transporting and accompanying clients to medical appointments and advocating on their behalf.
- Supporting individuals with meal planning and preparation, assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and cooking nutritious meals.
- Assisted with medication administering, service user’s mobility and regular walks.
Counsellor (2023-06 – 2024-02)
- Implemented rehabilitation programs and Aids to daily living.
- Administered medication as prescribed by the doctors and according to schedules.
- Assisted with checking service user’s vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with wound dressing using infection control guide.
Voluntary Worker at Batsirai Special School Zim Care Trust (2010-02 – 2013-07)
- Assisted in daily activities and routines to pupils with special needs
- Provided emotional support and encouragement
- Participated in organized activities to enhance socialization and skill development
- Assisted with mobility and companionship
Education
Counsellor – VICTORY EDUCATION GROUP (2023-06 – 2024-02)