Benedicta Osarhieme
Waterford,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 30 years in nursing, residential care and community healthcare. Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (Nigeria), skilled in assessing client needs, coordinating care and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in dementia care, care planning and safeguarding vulnerable adults (Ireland). Delivers high-quality home care services while ensuring compliance with HIQA standards and organisational policies.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Health Care Support Assistant
HSE SOUTH HOME SUPPORT OFFICE
Waterford, Ireland
2021.02 - Current
- Helped clients maintain independence by assisting with personal hygiene and daily routines.
- To support clients in carrying out personal care in a safe way.
- To support and encourage clients to maintain a safe environment in their homes.
- Contributed to team efforts by actively participating in multi-disciplinary care discussions.
- To communicate any change in condition or social circumstances to the Public Health Nurse and Home Support Co-ordinator
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
TTM Healthcare
Waterford, Ireland
2020.07 - Current
- Assist patients with personal care needs
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for the patient.
- To report any changes in patient's conditions and give Person Centered Care.
- To use equipment provided in the workplace safely and efficiently.
- To adhere to safe procedures in moving and handling of clients and equipment
- To adhere to guidelines on Infection Control
- Responsible to the Nurse in Charge
- To report any issues arising from work to the desginated TTM Consultant
Care assistant
Maypark House Nursing Home
Waterford, Ireland
2010.04 - 2020.11
- Deliver high-quality person-centred care to elderly residents.
- Assess residents' physical, emotional and social care needs.
- Support residents with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.
- Record and report changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
- Work closely with nurses, GPs and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
- Support residents living with dementia and challenging behaviours.
- Communicate effectively with residents and families.
- Ensure compliance with HIQA standards, infection control and safeguarding procedures.
- Mentor new staff and contribute to a positive team environment.
Nursing Officer I
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin, Nigeria
2000.01 - 2008.05
- Assessed patients and developed individualised nursing care plans.
- Coordinated patient care within multidisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications and monitored patient progress.
- Maintained accurate clinical records.
- Supervised junior nurses, healthcare assistants and student nurses.
- Delivered evidence-based nursing care.
- Educated patients and families regarding treatment and recovery.
- Ensured compliance with clinical standards and patient safety policies.
Nursing Officer II
Hope Hospital
Benin City, Nigeria
1994.04 - 1999.12
- Delivered pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Assessed patient needs and implemented care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and evaluated treatment outcomes.
- Provided health education to patients and families.
- Maintained accurate nursing documentation.
- Collaborated with senior nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Promoted safe clinical practice and infection prevention.
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation.
- Ensured safety by routinely patrolling and conducting security checks.
- Managed conflict resolution for maintaining peace in the facility.
Education
Gerontology
Northridge House Education and Research Centre St Luke's
Cork, County Cork /2019 -
BSc Nursing Studies - Nursing.
University of Limerick
Limerick 2015.09 - 2017.06
Diploma in Nursing Administration and Management - Nursing
University of Benin
Benin, Nigeria /1995 - /1996
Registered Midwife - Midwifery
University College Hospital
Ibadan, Nigeria /1993 - /1994
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing University of Benin Teaching Hospital
Benin, Nigeria /1988 - /1991
Leaving Certificate -
Baptist High School
Nigeria /1982 - /1987
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Client Assessment
- Care Planning & Review
- Person-Centred Care
- Dementia Care
- Palliative Care
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Risk Assessment
- Medication Awareness
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Record Keeping
- Report Writing
- Scheduling & Rostering
- Quality Assurance
- Manual Handling
- CPR
- Basic first aid training
- Healthcare Administration
- Social services networking
- Document management
- Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic Excel
- Confidentiality & GDPR Awareness
- Social services networking
- Document management
Professional Training
- Gerontology
- Dementia Care
- Managing Challenging Behaviour
- Palliative Care
- CPR
- Care Skills
- Manual Handling
- Patient Handling
- Care Support
- Safety & Health at Work
- Communication & Work Experience
- Care of the Older Person
- Understanding Mental Health
- Family Planning Service Provider
Timeline
Health Care Support Assistant
HSE SOUTH HOME SUPPORT OFFICE
2021.02 - Current
Health Care Assistant (HCA)
TTM Healthcare
2020.07 - Current
BSc Nursing Studies - Nursing.
University of Limerick
2015.09 - 2017.06
Care assistant
Maypark House Nursing Home
2010.04 - 2020.11
Nursing Officer I
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
2000.01 - 2008.05
Nursing Officer II
Hope Hospital
1994.04 - 1999.12
Leaving Certificate -
Baptist High School
/1982 - /1987
Registered Nurse - Nursing
School of Nursing University of Benin Teaching Hospital
/1988 - /1991
Registered Midwife - Midwifery
University College Hospital
/1993 - /1994
Diploma in Nursing Administration and Management - Nursing
University of Benin
/1995 - /1996
Gerontology
Northridge House Education and Research Centre St Luke's
/2019 -