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

Nova Scotia Community College, Centre of Geographic

Sciences Lawrencetown, NS Canada.

• Postgraduate Diploma (Geology) Nnamdi Azikiwe                                                2020-2021

 University, Awka, Anambra State Nigeria

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

Awka, Anambra Nigeria 

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATES

• Personal Support Worker/ Home Care Assistant                               MAR 2023

College Essor, Montreal, QC

• 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                                                                              

SKILLS

• 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.