Afeez Lateef
Healthcare Assistant
54 Handsworth Avenue, Darnall,Sheffield
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant with extensive experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Adept at providing physical and emotional support, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe and clean care environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, assisting with daily activities, and promoting independence with a person-centered approach. An excellent communicator and team player, committed to respecting privacy, dignity, and human rights in all aspects of care.
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
AloeZ Healthcare
Sheffield, Sheffield
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver personalized care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
- Assist service user with bathing, eating and getting dressed.
- Monitor patient conditions, recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Assist patients with daily living activities while ensuring dignity and privacy.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Support patients with emotional and physical needs, paying attention to details in order to deliver care accurately .
- Taking note of observations and records accurately when service is being provided to all service users.
- Adhering to organizational policy and procedure.
- Transport service users to appointments, Shopping venues and entertainment events according to there schedule.
- Implemented strategies for managing challenging behaviors in patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments.
- Ensured timely administration of medication, following strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Reduced falls and injuries among residents by implementing tailored exercise programs.
- Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Utilized strong problem-solving skills to address challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
- Facilitated therapeutic group sessions for increased social interaction and skill development.
- Improved patient outcomes with accurate documentation of mental health symptoms and progress.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for patients struggling with maladaptive patterns such as aggression or self harm.
- Assisted psychiatrists and therapists in gathering data for assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
- Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
Healthcare Assistant
Dey Royal Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2023
- Provided guidance and encouragement through empathetic communication
- Assisted with medical and welfare needs as directed by healthcare professionals
- Implemented safeguarding procedures to ensure patient safety
- Delivered compassionate care, respecting patients' human rights and dignity
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare teams to update patient care plans and share observations
- Supported patients with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility, while maintaining privacy and dignity
- Provided assistance with daily activities and personal care for elderly and disabled individuals
- Supported needs of many residents under long-term care.
Healthcare Assistant
Oyo Sate Community Health centre
Nigeria, Oyo
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Environmental Hygiene within and outside the Hospital building
- Assisting the Elderly with road work
- Supported patients with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility, while maintaining privacy and dignity
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date care records in accordance with care guidelines
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
Osun State College of Technology
05.2004 - 06.2006
Care Certificate -
Simplecare Training Academy
04.2001 - 11.2024
Skills
- Enhanced care delivery with a flexible, person-centered approach
- Proficient in monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight)
- Safeguarding and ensuring compliance with care standards
- Supporting individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviors
Transportation assistance
Care plan adherence
- Creating trusting, stimulating environments to empower independence
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and supportive environment
Cultural sensitivity
Adaptive equipment use
Compassionate communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Educationandqualification
- Diploma in Computer Science, Osun State College of Technology, Osun State, Nigeria, 05/01/04, 06/30/06
- Care Certificate, Simplecare Training Academy, Bradford, UK, 11/01/24
Training
- Certified in Safeguarding Adults and Children
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Infection Prevention and Control Training
- Dementia support
- Medication Administration
- Safeguarding children
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Manual Handling
- Privacy and dignity
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
AloeZ Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Dey Royal Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Oyo Sate Community Health centre
01.2013 - 04.2015
Diploma - Computer Science
Osun State College of Technology
05.2004 - 06.2006
Care Certificate -
Simplecare Training Academy
04.2001 - 11.2024
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