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Adeyemi Raphael Adebowale Gbago

Bristol,BST

Summary

I am a conscientious and self-motivated individual; highly and give adequate attention to details. These attributes help me to complete my duties promptly. I can manage my time and prioritise my working to tight deadlines under considerable pressure. I am friendly and possess good interpersonal patient relation skills. I have got immersed experience in care work over decades of practice. Professional with significant experience in healthcare support, prepared to contribute effectively to patient care services. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining medical records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and delivering reliable, high-quality care. Skilled in communication, empathy, and time management, essential for providing compassionate and efficient support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Assistant

POSITIVE HEALTHCARE
02.2023 - Current
  • Working in Mental Health Hospital (Low, Intermittent and High secure units.)
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
  • Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.

Mental Health Support Worker

SYNERGY MEDICAL
12.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced medication adherence with thorough education on side effects, dosing schedules, and potential interactions.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions for substance abuse treatment.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted psychiatrists and therapists in gathering data for assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.

Health Care Assistant

A24GROUP MEDICAL STAFFING
09.2019 - Current
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
  • Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
  • Played an active role in delivering holistic care that addressed not only physical but also emotional well-being of patients under my supervision.

Mental Health Support Worker

NURSELINE HEALTHCARE
08.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced medication adherence with thorough education on side effects, dosing schedules, and potential interactions.
  • Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
  • Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
  • Increased patient engagement in treatment by establishing rapport and building trust with clients.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health support.
  • Maintained confidentiality while documenting patient information according to HIPAA regulations and facility policies.

Health Care Assistant

PINPOINT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
07.2019 - Current
  • Support service users with their day to day activities and maximising their potential, such service users include mental health illness, epileptic, dementia, advanced autism, anxiety, behaviours, autism, bipolar affective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, asthma etc etc
  • Supported needs of about fifteen residents under long-term care.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.

Mental Health Support Worker

PATIENCE COMPANY LTD
01.2019 - Current
  • Supporting service users with learning disabilities, autism, hypothyroidism, episodic dyscontrol syndrome, behaviours and physical challenges and people recovering from sickness or major medical operations etc etc

Care Assistant

PATIENCE COMPANY LTD
07.2019 - 12.2023
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.
  • Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
  • Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.

Support Worker

GAMA GENERAL SERVICES
03.2009 - 12.2018
  • Cares for clients with physical, mental, autism, dementia and emotional challenges
  • Provides support, encouragement, and companionship by engaging clients in activities, such as playing games, visiting places, taking walks, or having conversations
  • Handles household chores for clients, such as laundry, dishes, changing sheets, and other basic cleaning
  • Arranges or provides transportation to appointments, supermarket
  • Contributed to a positive work culture by supporting colleagues in their duties and offering assistance when needed.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients through empathetic listening skills, promoting open dialogue about concerns or questions related to their healthcare experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University Of West Of England
Bristol, United Kingdom
06-2026

High School Diploma -

Federal Polytechnic
Ado, Ekiti
01.2002

Technical College -

Technical College
Nigeria
01.1996

Skills

  • Ability to manage time and prioritise workload
  • Microsoft Office
  • Highly organised and efficient
  • Excellent communication skill both verbal and written
  • Team Work
  • Time Management
  • Patient-focused care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Observing responses
  • Patient Positioning
  • Calm Under Stress

Certification

  • LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ADULT CARE
  • PMVA TRAINING CERTIFICATE

References

  • Vasim Shaikh, Manager Synergy Medical, v.shaikh@synergymedicalrec.co.uk
  • Lucy Knigh, Manager; Patience Company Ltd, 40 Courtney View, Bristol, BS, BS15 9AE, 01174229699, compliance@patiencecompany.com
  • Dale Hemmings, Branch Manager, Pinpoint Health and Social Care, Boxworks 7, Clock Tower Yard, Temple Gate, Bristol, BS, BS1 6QH, 07971686669, dale.hemmings@pin-point.co.uk
  • Olakunlemi Precious, Supervisor; Grama Servei General, Barcelona, Spain, Lyfwire@gmail.com
  • Pastor Mike Oni, Character Reference, Bristol, UK, viconi2000@yahoo.com
  • Dale Vikery, Manager, Nurseline healthcare Agency, dale.vikery@nurselinehealthcare.com, +447940522384
  • Lesley Gill, Quality Control Officer, A24GROUP Medical Staffing, 08718733309, lesley.gill@a24group.com
  • Ashleigh-Rose Horton, Manager Positive Healthcare, 03303351122, Ashleigh-rose.horton@positivementalhealth.co.uk

Training

  • First Aid Awareness
  • Fire Training
  • Food Hygiene
  • Infection Control
  • Challenging Behaviours
  • Dementia Care
  • Epilepsy
  • Moving and Handling Assessments
  • Safe Administration of Medicines
  • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
  • Diversity and Equality
  • Mental Capacity
  • Confidentiality

Personal Information

ID Number: KC010557B

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

POSITIVE HEALTHCARE
02.2023 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

SYNERGY MEDICAL
12.2019 - Current

Health Care Assistant

A24GROUP MEDICAL STAFFING
09.2019 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

NURSELINE HEALTHCARE
08.2019 - Current

Care Assistant

PATIENCE COMPANY LTD
07.2019 - 12.2023

Health Care Assistant

PINPOINT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
07.2019 - Current

Mental Health Support Worker

PATIENCE COMPANY LTD
01.2019 - Current

Support Worker

GAMA GENERAL SERVICES
03.2009 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing

University Of West Of England

High School Diploma -

Federal Polytechnic

Technical College -

Technical College
Adeyemi Raphael Adebowale Gbago