Abigail Iyere-Omokhuale
Dunfermline ,Fife
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Support Worker with experience in diverse healthcare and social care environments, providing person-centred support for individuals with complex needs. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient wellbeing, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to upholding NHS values and infection control standards while delivering compassionate care across all shifts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Autism Practitioner
Scottish Autism
09.2025 - Current
- Supported autistic individuals in outreach and day services, enhancing independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication for individuals using PECS and social stories, improving engagement and understanding.
- Assisted with personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and daily living tasks to ensure holistic care.
- Maintaining accurate records, following care plans and risk assessments, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensuring a safe, clean and person-centred environment while adhering to safeguarding, infection control and health and safety policies.
Support Practitioner
Sense Scotland
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Delivered compassionate care and emotional support to individuals with complex health and communication needs, enhancing overall well-being.
- Assisted with personal care including hygiene, dressing, feeding, hydration, and continence support.
- Administered medication safely in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures.
- Completed routine clinical observations including blood pressure, temperature, and blood glucose monitoring.
- Documented clinical observations and communicated vital information to healthcare professionals and families, ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported safe mobility and transfers using hoists and moving & handling equipment in line with health and safety procedures.
- Ensured infection prevention and control measures were consistently maintained within care environments.
School & Pupil Support Assistant
Strathmore Primary School
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted pupils in creating safe and positive learning environments, promoting engagement and participation in educational activities.
- Supported children with communication difficulties and additional support needs, fostering their emotional resilience and enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Provided behavioural regulation and emotional reassurance to pupils during challenging situations, contributing to their emotional stability and readiness to learn.
- Observed and monitored emotional wellbeing, reporting safeguarding concerns appropriately.
- Worked collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents to support pupil development.
- Maintained accurate records relating to student progress and wellbeing.
- Promoted inclusion, dignity, respect, and equality within the school environment.
Social Care Officer
Dundee City Council
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered person-centred care promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for vulnerable individuals.
- Assisted individuals with personal care, nutrition, mobility, continence care, and daily living activities to enhance quality of life.
- Worked effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective care.
- Recorded and reported safeguarding concerns and changes in health or wellbeing promptly to ensure timely interventions.
- Applied safe manual handling techniques and maintained a safe care environment.
- Provided emotional reassurance and facilitated social inclusion activities to promote mental wellbeing and community engagement.
- Maintained accurate care records in line with confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
Teacher
Soffienda School
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Delivered structured educational support while maintaining safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.
- Provided support to pupils addressing emotional wellbeing and behavioural management needs.
- Promoted safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments.
- Cultivated effective communication and interpersonal skills through daily engagement with students and families.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and parents to support student development.
- Ensured accuracy of student records and documentation to facilitate effective monitoring of progress.
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and adaptability in challenging situations.
Healthcare Assistant
OOHBEE Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
- Delivered compassionate, person-centred care to patients with a range of physical and healthcare needs.
- Provided support with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, feeding, hydration, and mobility to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with medication rounds by preparing water, ensuring correct identity checks, and reporting concerns to the registered nurse.
- Communicated changes in patient condition promptly to nurses and senior healthcare professionals to facilitate timely medical responses.
- Assisted with moving and repositioning patients using safe manual handling techniques and mobility equipment.
- Ensured infection prevention and control standards while maintaining clean, safe clinical environments to protect patient health.
- Key Achievement: Recognised for providing compassionate care and maintaining positive relationships with patients and healthcare teams.
Teacher
Silverstone International School
09.2009 - 06.2019
- Delivered high-quality teaching and learning support within structured educational environments.
- Promoted inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environments.
- Exhibited patience, empathy, and professionalism in providing tailored support to individual students.
- Cultivated strong communication, organisation, and time management skills to enhance student learning experiences.
- Collaborated with families, colleagues, and external professionals to support student success and wellbeing.
- Maintained safeguarding responsibilities and promoted student wellbeing.
- Managed accurate records and administrative documentation efficiently.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
London College of Professional Studies
01-2022
Care Certificate
EducatIANS
01-2022
Skills
- Person-centred care delivery
- Daily living support
- Patient condition monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Infection prevention and control compliance
- Safe moving and handling techniques
- Safeguarding adults
- Documentation accuracy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Effective communication
Additional information
Strong understanding of confidentiality, GDPR, and NHS Code of Conduct, Flexible and adaptable to ward-based and community healthcare settings, Able to work shift patterns including nights, weekends, and bank shifts, Physically capable of meeting the demands of clinical environments, Committed to continuous professional development and learning new clinical skills, Excellent team player with the ability to work independently when required, Eligible and willing to undertake further NHS training including the Care Certificate
Custom Section
- Manual Handling
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Autism Practitioner
Scottish Autism
09.2025 - Current
Support Practitioner
Sense Scotland
08.2024 - 09.2025
School & Pupil Support Assistant
Strathmore Primary School
03.2024 - 09.2024
Social Care Officer
Dundee City Council
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teacher
Soffienda School
10.2022 - 09.2023
Healthcare Assistant
OOHBEE Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2022
Teacher
Silverstone International School
09.2009 - 06.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
London College of Professional Studies
Care Certificate
EducatIANS