Ijeoma Joy Ejiogu
Newport,Mayo
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant with over 10 years of experience providing high-quality care to elderly and disabled individuals in both residential and community settings. Skilled in personal care and emotional support, with a strong emphasis on dignity, respect, and empathy. Proven ability to build strong relationships with Service users and their families, ensuring personalized care plans are followed and adjusted as needed. with a solid understanding of healthcare protocols and safety procedures, Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming) My Meal preparation and dietary management - Emotional support and companionship - Basic medical care (vital signs monitoring, wound care) - Care plan implementation and documentation - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Strong organizational and time management abilities.Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
FRIARS LODGE NURSING HOME
Castlebar, County Mayo
2025.09 - 2026.05
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
ABBEY BREAFFY NURSING HOME
Castlebar, County Mayo
2025.06 - 2025.09
WORK EXPERIENCE (MAYO COLLEGE)
CUAN CHAITRIONA
2025.01 - 2025.02
Domestic assistant
NOEL GROUP
Castlebar, County Mayo
2024.08 - 2024.09
Community Volunteer
Jack & Jiil
Castlebar
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Provided friendly, attentive service by promptly responding to customer enquiries and processing order requests.
- Stocked and rotated inventory regularly.
Volunteer Housekeeper
Beaffy Woods Hotel
Castlebar
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Dusted and cleaned cobwebs on light fixtures, baseboards and window sills.
- Cleaned and restocked bathrooms to keep facilities fresh.
- Kept utility sink rooms in clean, neat and orderly condition.
RELOCATION
UNEMPLOYED
2023.06 - 2023.12
Health Care Assistant
Psychiatric Hospital
Enugu, NIGERIA
2022.11 - 2023.05
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
SELF DEVELOPMENT
UNEMPLOYED
2022.01 - 2022.10
Health Care Assistant
Little Sisters Nursing Home
Enugu, Nigeria
2017.04 - 2021.12
- Completed opening and closing procedures, verifying proper cash-on-hand amounts and allocating resources.
- Safeguarded sensitive and confidential data in compliance with security best practices.
- Managed client communications by answering phones and corresponding through email.
- Coordinated communications between various departments to schedule meetings and keep company informed on critical matters.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Supported care teams with comprehensive care delivery by following up on laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging results.
Caregiver
Blue Tourch Homecare
Enugu, Nigeria
2014.02 - 2017.11
- Organised and updated weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for various levels of management and junior staff.
- Directed clerical tasks, including copying, faxing and file management.
- Met incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Offered outstanding hospitality throughout client visits, aiding positive customer experiences and loyalty.
- Provided ongoing emotional support and encouragement to clients, helping them to perform necessary tasks.
- Assisted the elderly with basic hygiene tasks, including washing, bathing, grooming and cleaning.
- Helped the elderly get in and out of beds using hoist machines, including ceiling hoists and mobile hoists.
- Conducted light housekeeping around client home, cleaning and organising according to patient needs.
Sales Assistant
Grafil Medical Ltd
Enugu, Nigeria
2010.05 - 2013.12
- Kept up-to-date on available inventory and new stock lines to efficiently answer customer questions regarding purchasing options.
- Cultivated excellent customer relationships by providing helpful, friendly and attentive service.
- Received, processed and organised deliveries within tight deadlines.
UNEMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
2007.03 - 2010.04
Education
QQI Level 5 - Human Growth and Development /Communication
Mayo Collage
Castlebar, MO 2024.03 -
Bachelor of Science - BSc in Psycology
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu, Nigeria 2003.07 - 2007.02
GCSEs - Science
Model Comprehensive Secondary School
Abakiliki 1994.07 - 2001.01
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Meal preparation
- Care plan management
- Housekeeping
- Personal care
- Good communication
- Manual Handling
Education
other,other
Timeline
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
FRIARS LODGE NURSING HOME
2025.09 - 2026.05
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
ABBEY BREAFFY NURSING HOME
2025.06 - 2025.09
WORK EXPERIENCE (MAYO COLLEGE)
CUAN CHAITRIONA
2025.01 - 2025.02
Domestic assistant
NOEL GROUP
2024.08 - 2024.09
QQI Level 5 - Human Growth and Development /Communication
Mayo Collage
2024.03 -
Community Volunteer
Jack & Jiil
2024.01 - 2024.06
Volunteer Housekeeper
Beaffy Woods Hotel
2024.01 - 2024.06
RELOCATION
UNEMPLOYED
2023.06 - 2023.12
Health Care Assistant
Psychiatric Hospital
2022.11 - 2023.05
SELF DEVELOPMENT
UNEMPLOYED
2022.01 - 2022.10
Health Care Assistant
Little Sisters Nursing Home
2017.04 - 2021.12
Caregiver
Blue Tourch Homecare
2014.02 - 2017.11
Sales Assistant
Grafil Medical Ltd
2010.05 - 2013.12
UNEMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
2007.03 - 2010.04
Bachelor of Science - BSc in Psycology
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
2003.07 - 2007.02
GCSEs - Science
Model Comprehensive Secondary School
1994.07 - 2001.01