I am an empathetic and experienced support worker with 2 years of dedicated service in providing compassionate care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and complex needs. Skilled in supporting clients through therapeutic activities and fostering a positive and empowering environment that promotes independent living. Committed to understanding individuals from their own perspectives and supporting them in the best way they want to be supported.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support worker
Bykare Solutions LTD (Cygnet)
08.2023 - Current
Delivered person-centered, individualized care with a strong emphasis on the model of positive behavioral support.
Supported individuals in way they wished, ensuring their preferences and choices were respected and upheld.
Assist in collecting patients’ specimen, such as blood, urine, and feces, for laboratory testing and diagnoses.
Assisted individuals in achieving and maintaining independence in their daily lives, promoting self-sufficiency and personal growth.
Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient care and treatment plans.
Committed to patient recovery, effectively monitoring, managing, and reducing risks.
Escort patients to events away from the facility, such as court hearings, hospital appointments, and community leaves necessitated by their physical condition.
Completed and maintained resident records to monitor health and overall well-being.
Support Worker, Elysium Health (Potters Bar Clinic
,Rhodes Wood Hospital) Through Bykare Agency
04.2023 - Current
Follow the appropriate observation level for the patient: every 15 minutes or 1:1. Utilizes and monitors for specific precautions as ordered.
Recognize changes in the patient's behavior, mood and suicidal thought or self-harm. Report changes or issues of concern to the Nurse in charge immediately.
Utilize least restrictive and most facilitative measures to de-escalate patients.
Provide care for patients with: depression/suicidal impulses, mania, delusions/hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety, aggressive/assaultive behavior, chemical dependency issues/detox, personality disorders, and/or dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Obtain accurate vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and documents information appropriately in the NEWS and PEWS chart.
Keep records of patients’ information, including their eating habits, actions, and moods, as part of the requirements for treatment, as well as for future reference.
Assist in restraining patients who are acting out of control by employing the least restrictive means.
Help in serving meals to patients and ensure that they are well fed by either feeding them or persuading them to eat, and then administer their drugs to them under close supervision to ensure that the drugs are taken.
Care Assistant & Support Worker
A24 Group, British Nursing Association
11.2022 - Current
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Report concerns to the nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Labourer
Cart Engineering Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2022
Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance
Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents
Complied with health and safety regulations during operation of equipment
Transported goods and materials safely and securely to prevent damage and loss
Completed picking and packing checklists for reliable goods processing
Assisted with picking and packing orders to deliver on team targets.
Care assistant
Olive Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed medical or nursing staff
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Education
Masters Food Science and Biotechnology -
Teesside University
Middlesbrough, MDB
09.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science Animal Production and Health Science -
Ekiti State University
Ado Ekiti
09.2009 - 05.2016
Skills
Empathetic Listener
Training
PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Safeguarding Children and Adult.
Infection Prevention and Control
Medication Administration
Understanding Learning Disability and Autistic
Mental Health Awareness
Health, Safety and Welfare (inc COSHH & RIDDOR)
Working With People Who Self- Harm
Physical Restraint Awareness
Timeline
Support worker
Bykare Solutions LTD (Cygnet)
08.2023 - Current
Support Worker, Elysium Health (Potters Bar Clinic
,Rhodes Wood Hospital) Through Bykare Agency
04.2023 - Current
Care Assistant & Support Worker
A24 Group, British Nursing Association
11.2022 - Current
Masters Food Science and Biotechnology -
Teesside University
09.2022 - 05.2024
Care assistant
Olive Hospital
10.2020 - 06.2022
Labourer
Cart Engineering Ltd
02.2018 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science Animal Production and Health Science -