Elder Care in Ottawa, Ontario
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EDITH NDUKWE
71-3520 Downpatrick Rd | Ottawa, ON | (613) 70... | [email protected]
Summary: Compassionate, dedicated and highly-reliable individual with 8 years of extensive experience as a registered practical nurse (RPN). A kind individual with tremendous experience in the community providing the highest level of comfort and quality care to elderly clients. Proven ability working with diverse clients to deliver care with dignity, patience and in a prudent manner
Highlights of Qualifications
• Fluent in English and working knowledge of French
• Experience working with patients with developmental/physical disabilities in a group home setting
• Extensive knowledge of nursing practices and principles in the community, long-term and palliative care
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Certification for Cultural, Spiritual and Religious Diversity in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Strong oral and written communication skills
Core Competencies
• Personal Hygiene
• Excellent Judgement
• Transportation
• Documentation/Record Keeping
• Meal Preparation
• Emotionally Mature
• Housekeeping/Laundry
• Bath Assistance
• Stress Management
• Ambulation
• Active listening/Attentiveness
• Client Confidentiality
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma Sept. 2004 ─ June 2006
Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON
Professional Experience
Registered Practical Nurse Aug. 2007 ─ Present
Bayshore Home Health, Ottawa, ON
¬ Maintained a clean, safe, and healthy environment for clients
¬ Assisted patients with daily activities such as personal hygiene, grooming, bathing and feeding
¬ Developed strong rapport with patients and their families through regular conversations
¬ Communicated with nurses and physicians during patients’ visits to the hospital
¬ Handled sweeping, mopping and laundry for clients
¬ Responsible for documenting care and condition of clients
Health Care Support Staff Apr. 2007 ─ Apr. 2008
Christian Horizons, Ottawa, ON
¬ Provided total care to clients in a group home setting and took clients to their scheduled recreational activities
¬ Supported clients as they participated in gentle activities including taking walks and range of motion (ROM) exercises
¬ Prepared healthy meals and served them to clients
¬ Handled sweeping, mopping and laundry for clients
Private Babysitter Aug. 2006 ─ Dec. 2007
Client’s home, Ottawa, ON
¬ Helped with changing diapers, bathing and playing with client’s newborn twins
¬ Prepared nutritious meals and special diets for client’s newborn twins according to instructions
¬ Maintained strong rapport with parents through open and friendly communication
¬ Performed light housekeeping duties such as cleaning the kitchen, sweeping, dusting and laundry
¬ Maintained a clean, safe and healthy environment
Volunteer Experience
Childcare Supervisor June 2012 ─ Present
Transforming Life Centre (Children Ministry), Ottawa, ON
¬ Arranged and maintained a safe, healthy classroom environment in accordance with the goals and mandate of the ministry
¬ Maintained strong rapport with parents and teaching aides through open, friendly communication
¬ Responsible for setting up and tidying of daycare room
¬ Provided care for young children and newborns (3 weeks old – 5 years)
¬ Assisted with planning and implementing various interactive activities to teach the children in our class
¬ Responsible for ensuring the safety of numerous young children and supervising classroom teachers
References Available Upon Request
Availability
I can work:
Schedule TBD
Start ASAP
Qualifications
Sponsorship
Services
Responsibilities include:
Administer medication
Bathing
Bowel care
Injections
Non-sterile simple dressings
Nursing care
Personal care
Suction
Tube feeding
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