Maryam Umar

Healthcare Assistant with more than 5 years of experience assisting nursing staff in delivery of patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices providing comprehensive support and care to patients.

Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Efficient and reliable Community care Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings.

Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.

Senior Health Care Assistance/Worker at S/maidaki Health Clinic (2020 – Present)

Senior Healthcare Assistant providing comprehensive patient care and support to nursing staff.

• Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
• Supporting nursing staff with care of Incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
• Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
• Monitoring patient condition by taking temperature, respiration, pulse, weight and documenting observation.
• Supporting healthcare colleagues with all aspects of patient care.
• Medication administration and taking blood sample.

Healthcare Support Worker at Home Care (2018 – 2020)

Provided unprecedented care to group of elderly patient within their own home, presenting with mental health problems such as dementia, Alzheimer's diabetic and high blood pressure.

• Attended client's homes to assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and general hygiene.
• Administered medication as directed by physician.
• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Reported unusual or urged circumstances in patient's condition or environment.

Healthcare Assistant/Worker at Ja'oji Health Clinic (2015 – 2018)

Healthcare Assistant responsible for patient care support and medical record management.

• Maintained and updated medical records.
• Managed and filed patient's paperwork.
• Performed routine checks on patient's vitals.
• Personal hygiene and well-being.
• Analyzing patient' scharts to significant changes.
• Communicating with care teams for patient'supdate.
• Taking blood sample for the patient.

Healthcare Worker at Hasiya Bayero Hospital (2007 – 2015)

Healthcare Worker providing patient support and hospital maintenance services.

• Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
• Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
• Scheduled patients for appointments and maintained master calendar.
• Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and at specifications.
• Met with patients to discuss medical histories and current complaints.
• Taking vital signs and keeping chart.
• Made sure that the patients wards were comfortable and clean.
• Arrange patients bed to the standard rules.

Diploma in Health and Social Care – Lead Academy (2022 – 2022)

Diploma in Community Health – School of Health Technology (2000 – 2002)

MSc in Public Health – Stafford University (2017 – 2018)

BSc in Public Health – Kampala University (2014 – 2018)