Onyinyechi Dorcas Lekwa
@onyinyechidorcaslekw
Compassionate Health Care Assistant delivering patient-centered care and support.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Health Care Assistant with over five years of hands-on experience providing compassionate, person-centered care in residential and clinical settings. I am skilled at monitoring vital signs, administering medications, maintaining hygiene, and supporting mobility to preserve patient dignity and independence.
I have successfully implemented and adjusted individualized care plans, collaborated with healthcare professionals and families, and facilitated social and mobility activities that improve physical and emotional well-being. My training includes a BSc in Transport & Logistics and certification in Australian Care Skills Assessment plus a Senior Carers Training Programme.
I bring strong communication, organizational and teamwork abilities, a safety-conscious mindset, and a hunger to learn. I am committed to improving patient outcomes through attentive care, reliability, and respectful companionship.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Healthcare Assistant
Centre for Happy Elderly People
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years)
Provide personalised care and implement care plans for elderly patients, conduct regular health assessments, and coordinate with families and healthcare professionals to improve mobility and dignity.
Personal Support Worker
Adeyipe Medical Centre
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Assisted patients with daily living activities, monitored vital signs and medication, and collaborated with healthcare teams to maintain patient safety and quality of life.
Personal Caregiver
Private Household (Elder Joseph Ezeagwula)
Aug 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Provided one-on-one companionship, managed medication schedules, prepared dietary meals, and maintained personal hygiene and household organization for an elderly client.
Care Assistant
Hugo's Helpgate Foundation
Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)
Assisted patients with feeding, bathing, dressing and exercise, monitored health progress, and maintained household cleanliness to support recovery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chep Geriatric Human Resource Development Academy
Certificate, Geriatric Care
2022 - 2022
Completed the Senior Carers Training Programme in 2022 focused on geriatric care skills.
Ecotes Le Benin University
Bachelor of Science, Transport & Logistics
2018 - 2018
Completed a BSc in Transport & Logistics at Ecotes Le Benin University in 2018.
Australian Care Skills Assessment
Certification, Health Care Assistance
Passed the Australian Care Skills Assessment credential validating core care skills.
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