Ajuebitsi Amaju
Salford
Summary
Compassionate and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker with over 4 years’ experience delivering high-quality patient-centred care across domiciliary, rehabilitation and residential healthcare settings. Proven ability to support patients before, during and after clinical procedures, including escorting patients, monitoring observations, infection control, documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Competent in venepuncture, cannulation support, ECGs, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, wound care and medication administration. Experienced in supporting patients with complex physical and emotional needs while maintaining dignity, privacy and safety at all times.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Voyage Care
Manchester
2022.01 - 2026.01
- Deliver person-centred care to individuals with complex physical and neurological needs.
- Assist patients with mobility, transfers, hoists, wheelchairs and safe positioning.
- Assist with various domestic tasks, including cooking, cleaning and shopping.
- Provide emotional support, reassurance and dignity-focused care.
- Identified key needs for clients through monthly key worker meetings to develop targeted support plans.
- Escort patients to appointments and support pre- and post-procedure care.
- Maintain accurate electronic and written records.
- Assist with clinical tasks, including weight checks, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring , wound care and medication administration.
- Work closely with nurses, therapists and healthcare professionals.
- Follow strict infection control and health & safety procedures.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Participated in regular supervision and appraisal meetings with team leaders and seniors on quarterly basis.
- Identified training and development needs and participated in relevant professional learning training opportunities.
- To adhere to policies, guidelines, practice standards and organisational procedures.
Domiciliary Care / Support worker
My Homecare Manchester
Salford, Manchester
2021.05 - 2023.11
- Supported multiple clients with daily personal care, nutrition, hydration and mobility for improved patient wellbeing.
- Recorded observations accurately, maintaining confidential client records.
- Coordinated client appointments for timely healthcare access.
- Evaluated client health conditions and reported concerns to manager.
- Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
- Communicated effectively with families and healthcare teams.
- Adhered to policies, guidelines, practice standards and procedures of organisation.
- Performed any other duties as requested that could reasonably be carried out in time allowed.
- Performed capillary blood glucose monitoring, adhering to infection control and safety procedures and reporting results as required.
- Monitored health conditions, administered medication and documented care accurately.
- Applied safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality standards.
- Evaluated client health conditions and reported concerns to manager.
- Assisted and accompanied clients to hospital and GP appointments.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Participated in regular supervision and appraisal meetings with line manager / Team leader at least once every three months.
Production operative and Hygiene and control specialist Worker
KHB Bakery
Salford, Manchester
2020.10 - 2021.06
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness, documentation, stock control and safety compliance.
- Assisted with sorting and parking of 100+ confectionaries from production line.
- Ensured that at end of production run, equipment used are properly cleaned and disposed.
- Coordinated with team members for smoother assembly line operations.
- Organised goods ready for dispatch, ensuring timely deliveries.
- Prepared reports detailing production performance against targets.
- Improved safety standards through strict adherence to regulations.
- Followed company procedures for effective task completion.
Health Care Assistant
Steph garden
Nigeria , Nigeria
2018.03 - 2020.08
- Supported patients with daily care and emotional reassurance.
- Assisted with blood pressure checks, blood testing, wound care and patient preparation.
- Maintained sterile equipment and clean clinical environments.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Worked professionally with teams and other health professionals to maintain continuity of care.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Observed and reported patient condition and behaviour changes or concerns promptly.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
Education
BSc. - Animal and Environmental Biology
University of Port-Harcourt
Nigeria /2012 - 2017.01
MSc. - Public Health
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 2020.10 - 2022.01
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Science
Uwangue College
Delta State, Nigeria Skills
- Empathetic, compassionate, patient, transparent and non judgemental care delivery
- Safeguarding and confidentiality
- Independent and multidisciplinary team working
- Good communication, organisational and time management skills
- Relationship management and strong interpersonal skills
- Patient preparation and post-procedure care
- Vital signs monitoring and clinical observations
- Infection prevention and control
- Crisis intervention, problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Venepuncture and cannulation support ECG and blood glucose monitoring
- Observation, monitoring and accurate record keeping
- Escorting, transferring and safe positioning of patients
- Documentation and electronic record keeping
- IT skills (electronic patient records, Microsoft Word/Excel)
- Emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure
- Stock control and environment hygiene
Certification
- NVQ level 3 in Adult Social Care (In progress)
- Venepuncture & Cannulation (The health&safety group, 2026)
- ECG (Lead Academy, 2025)
- Care certificate (Work place)
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adult (Work place )
- CPI Safety Intervention foundation (work place practical)
- Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviour PBS (Work place)
- Moving and handling level 2 (work place practical)
- Basic life support CPR (work place practical)
- Epilepsy awareness, (Buccal) (work place practical)
- Autism awareness
- PEG feeding & Catheter Care
- Health and Safety (work place)
- Medication competence (work place Practical & E-Learning)
- Infection control (work place )
- First Aid
- Allergy Awareness in care (work place)
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, PMVA (work place)
REFEREES
Available on request.
INTEREST AND HOBBIES
Skipping, music, games, reading books, socializing, cooking, dancing and travelling.
Languages
English
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
Voyage Care
2022.01 - 2026.01
Domiciliary Care / Support worker
My Homecare Manchester
2021.05 - 2023.11
Production operative and Hygiene and control specialist Worker
KHB Bakery
2020.10 - 2021.06
MSc. - Public Health
University of Central Lancashire
2020.10 - 2022.01
Health Care Assistant
Steph garden
2018.03 - 2020.08
BSc. - Animal and Environmental Biology
University of Port-Harcourt
/2012 - 2017.01
Senior Secondary School Certificate - Science
Uwangue College