ABC
Healthcare Assistant
Plot 22 ABC Way, Lagos Nigeria
+2348000000000. abc@[Link]
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a highly compassionate, empathic and professional Healthcare Assistant that
accomplishes assigned responsibilities with little or no supervision. I am particularly
skilled in taking care of vulnerable adults and the elderly with dementia, including those
with different mental and physical disabilities. I have displayed great commitment
towards helping and caring for others both on and off duty. Also, I have been a great
team player all through my career, working harmoniously with other team members to
achieve the set objectives of the organization. I am in good physical, emotional and
mental state and can take adequate care of patients under my care. I have undertaken
a range of healthcare assistant courses to enhance my professionalism.
KEY SKILLS
• Personal care • Housekeeping • Empathetic
• Meal Preparation • Elderly care • Compassionate
• Medication Administration • Basic life support • Team player
• Safe patient handling and positioning • Observational skills • Good listener
• Effective time management skills • Good communication skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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123 Care Home Services, Lagos
Health Care Assistant, February 2022 – Current
Involves residents and their loved ones actively in decision making and care
planning which guarantee meaningful care to them.
Providing personal care that supports the self-respect of residents by applying
the principles of dignity.
Maintaining 100% confidentiality of the residents’ privacy rights.
Manages residents' care plans and ensures they take any prescribed medication
by organizing medication to ensure it is easy for them to take.
Reporting all health and safety hazards that I encounter which reduced accident
occurrence by 90%.
Supporting residents with personal hygiene and dressing, while respecting their
rights of choice, privacy and dignity.
Involved in the training of 22 new care assistants.
123 Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Care Assistant, April, 2021 – January, 2022
Fostered a culture of thorough, detailed, and organized documentation to
improve efficiency by 8%.
Maintained an empathetic approach to patient care, and answered patient
questions around care.
Consistently demonstrated obedience to established facility procedures,
protocols, and standards.
Supervised a team of junior Healthcare Assistants for 2 weeks in the absence
of the nursing manager, with a 0-incident rating.
Helped 30 patients to remain as active and independent as possible by working
in a person-centred way.
Supported patients with personal hygiene and dressing, while respecting their
rights of choice, privacy and dignity.
Communicate in an open and effective way to promote the health, safety and
wellbeing of the residents
123 Home Care Centre, Lagos
Volunteer Care Assistant, October 2020 to March 2021
Supported residents with personal care and meal times.
Worked as part of a team to identify residents’ unique goals and implement
personalized care plans
Worked flexibly to help residents explore new interests, engage in physical
activities, and make sure they enjoy themselves in a stimulating and homely
environment.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
ABC Academy, UK
(Certificate in Caregiving) 2022
ABC Training Centre, Lagos
(Care Certificate) 2022
Alison, Ireland
(Diploma in Caregiving) 2021
ABC University, Lagos
(Bachelor of Science in Sociology) 2019
