AKINKUNMI OLAJIDE
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, emotional support, and medication administration. Demonstrates proficiency in mobility assistance and blood glucose testing, ensuring optimal health outcomes. Skilled in data entry and documentation with a keen attention to detail, fostering effective teamwork and communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and personal care while pursuing opportunities for career advancement within the healthcare sector.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care Assistant
King Horse International Care Home
Lagos, Nigeria
2023.09 - 2025.12
- Maintained a 100% compliance rate with medication administration protocols and documentation accuracy, as reviewed in monthly audit.
- Supported therapists during treatments by preparing necessary equipment and ensuring a safe environment.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Ensured a minimum of 95% patient satisfaction in monthly feedback surveys regarding assistance provided.
Care Assistant
Victory Medical Centre
Ibadan, Nigeria
2018.01 - 2023.05
- Documented patient observations accurately for healthcare team's reference.
- Communicated sensitively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to distressed or lonely residents.
- Monitoring and reporting changes in health or behaviour.
- Cleaning and maintaining patient care equipment and the healthcare environment.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 2012.09 - 2017.10
Master of Science - Healthcare Leadership
The University of Hull
London /2026 -
Skills
Emotional support
Medication administration
Mobility assistance
Blood glucose testing
Data entry and documentation
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Good communication skills
Patient care
Hygiene and personal care
Safeguarding policies
Certification
- Fire Safety
- Basic First Aid Awareness
- Safeguarding adult & children- Level 1&2
- Communication
- The 6cs of care
- Adult social care
- Fluids and Nutrition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Care Assistant
King Horse International Care Home
2023.09 - 2025.12
Care Assistant
Victory Medical Centre
2018.01 - 2023.05
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
The Polytechnic Ibadan
2012.09 - 2017.10
Master of Science - Healthcare Leadership
The University of Hull
/2026 -