RICHARD OSEIWE EBHOHIMEN
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare expert focused on delivering compassionate care while upholding confidentiality standards. A skilled communicator and adept problem-solver, consistently maintaining calmness in high-pressure situations. Proficient in infection control, medication administration, and risk assessment application, ensuring superior patient care. Passionate about supporting vulnerable clients through empathetic and effective intervention strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
Dublin Simon Community
Dublin, Ireland
06.2025 - Current
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
Healthcare Assistant
Xpress Health Agency
Dublin, Ireland
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort, and well-being.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises while ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Handled challenging behavior from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients and maintained dignity and respect at all times.
Healthcare Assistant
Lexington Nursing Home
Dublin, Ireland
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted elderly resident with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort, and well-being.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity, and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to the supervisor.
Healthcare Assistant
Caremark Homecare
Dublin, Ireland
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared meals for patients, ensuring balanced nutrition intake.
- Handled challenging behavior from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding, and support.
Healthcare Assistant
Faith-land Hospital
Benin City, Nigeria
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Prioritized patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance, and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Observed patient condition and behavior closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Education
QQI 5 - Healthcare
Healthcare Training Solution
Dublin 01.2023 - 01.2024
Bsc - Guidance And Counselling
Ambrose Ali University
Nigeria 02.2008 - 06.2013
Skills
Calm under pressure Problem-solving
- Intervention techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Empathy for clients
- Risk assessment application
- Medication Administration
- Dementia care expertise
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Resilience in difficult situations
Certification
- Child First
- Manual and people Handling
- CPR
- Adult Abuse
- Hiqa Human Rights
- Fire Awareness
- Complaint Handling
- Fundamental of Advocacy
- Dignity At Work
- Effective Communication
- GDPR
- Cyber Security
- Opioid Overdose Awareness
- Psychological First Aid Awareness
- Medication Management
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Building a Health and Safety Culture.
References
References available upon request.
Hobbies and Interest
Communication skills, Social Interaction, Discovering new ideas, Reading
Timeline
Support worker
Dublin Simon Community
06.2025 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Xpress Health Agency
02.2025 - 06.2025
Healthcare Assistant
Lexington Nursing Home
09.2024 - 02.2025
Healthcare Assistant
Caremark Homecare
09.2023 - 09.2024
QQI 5 - Healthcare
Healthcare Training Solution
01.2023 - 01.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Faith-land Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2022
Bsc - Guidance And Counselling
Ambrose Ali University
02.2008 - 06.2013