Mercy Awojobi
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Masters of Nursing Science – University of Melbourne (due for completion December 2024) 2024 Bachelor of Science Educational Technology- University of Ilorin, Nigeria 2018
A dedicated professional with clinical practicum experience and passion for delivering quality healthcare. Skilled at establishing care plans and educating patients and families. Offering caring bedside manner, patient-centric focus and expertise in discharge management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Support Worker
Ability Assist
06.2023 - Current
- Worked as part of Support Team to support clients living with trauma with a strong focus on promoting independence using a person-centred approach for young people
- Carrying out daily reports including missing person reports and incident reports when necessary
- Communicates with colleagues via handover, weekly and monthly progress notes, and reports
- Observed behaviour modification programming and asserted performance policies
- Used therapeutic communication to de-escalate agitation during episodes of confusion
Support Worker
Endear Care
Werribee, VIC
10.2022 - 09.2024
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
- Assisted clients with personal care, such as showering and dressing.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
- Provided emotional and practical support to participants
- Encouraged participants to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
Mental Health Support Worker
We Care Staffing Solutions
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided Mental Health support to client with Borderline Personality Disorder, Intellectual Disability
- Completed administrative tasks such as proper documentation and handover
- Carried out domestic activities such as tidying and laundry activities
- Transported clients
- Assisted Clients with Activities of Daily living
- Aided during mealtimes in cooking and food preparation
- Provided social support
Disability Support Worker
Kirinari Community Services
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided care and supports to client with diagnosis and needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Acquired Brain injury
- Assisted Clients with personal care and mobility needs
- Performed domestic duties including cleaning and laundry
- Assisted clients in daily personal care, toileting, clothing care, household duties and transportation
- Aided during mealtimes in cooking and food preparation
- Provided social support
Education
Masters of Nursing Science -
University of Melbourne
12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Educational Technology
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Nigeria01.2018
West African Examination Council -
Chapel Secondary School
Ilorin, Nigeria01.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Strong collaboration skills
- Excellent team building skills
- People skills
- Good communication skills
References
- Chet Ferrer, Clinical Nurse coordinator, Western Health, MariaChet.Ferrer@wh.org.au, 0415885846
- Nisha Thapa, Clinical Nurse Preceptor, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Nisha.thapa@mh.org.aU, 0404236815
Volunteer Experience
- MUNSS (Melbourne University Nursing Students Society), International Student Representative, 09/23 - Present
- MUNSS (Melbourne University Nursing Students Society), International Student Representative, 03/23 - 09/23
Professional Development
- First Aid Certificate CPR First Aid, Melbourne, 06/22, HLTAID009, HLTAID010, HLTAID011
- Working with Children Check, Victoria, 03/27
- Acute Care: Positioning and Transferring People Safely, O'Shea No Lift System Online Course, 06/24, Certificate of Attainment
- Hand Hygiene Student Health Practitioner Online Module, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Healthcare, 02/24
- Cert IV in Disability, 2022
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
We Care Staffing Solutions
07.2023 - 01.2024
Youth Support Worker
Ability Assist
06.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Endear Care
10.2022 - 09.2024
Disability Support Worker
Kirinari Community Services
06.2022 - 09.2022
Masters of Nursing Science -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Educational Technology
University of Ilorin
West African Examination Council -
Chapel Secondary School