Olarewaju A Oyekanmi
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Memory Care, skilled in elderly care and emotional support. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Adept at medication administration and fostering independence, ensuring dignity and safety for all clients. Committed to building strong relationships and delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Memory Care
01.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care assistance to clients, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social engagements, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Monitored clients' health by tracking vital signs and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring compliance and safety.
- Facilitated communication between clients and family members, providing updates on care and progress.
- Supported clients with mobility challenges, assisting with transfers and ambulation as needed.
- Organized and maintained household management tasks, including cleaning and laundry, to ensure a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support through active listening and companionship, fostering a positive atmosphere.
- Educated clients on daily living skills to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Administered first aid in emergency situations, prioritizing patient safety and well-being.
- Scheduled and coordinated appointments for clients, managing their care logistics efficiently.
- Assisted clients in personal grooming and hygiene routines, enhancing their self-esteem.
- Encouraged social interaction by organizing activities that aligned with clients' interests and abilities.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Efficiently organized schedules for multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
High School Diploma - Furniture Making And Design
Beauty Home Furniture School
Lagos Nigeria 06.1992
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- Transportation services
- PPE usage
- Medical records management
- Language fluency
- Records maintenance
- Physical therapy support
Timeline
Caregiver
Memory Care
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma - Furniture Making And Design
Beauty Home Furniture School