AKINKUNMI OLAJIDE
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with expertise in emotional support, mobility assistance, and patient care. Ensures privacy and dignity through accurate documentation and hygiene standards. Fosters effective teamwork and communication while prioritising safeguarding and enhancing quality of life for individuals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
Greensleeve care (Mount Ephraim House)
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
2026.03 - Current
- Assisted residents with washing, bathing, and preparing for the day to enhance their comfort and well-being.
- Assisted residents with mobility, using hoists and wheelchairs to ensure safe movement.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Communicated resident concerns to senior staff and nurses to ensure timely and appropriate care.
- Documented daily observations accurately to support tracking of resident progress and inform care strategies.
- Adhered to health and safety procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents.
- communicating effectively with residents, families and colleagues.
Care Assistant
King Horse International Care Home
Lagos, Nigeria
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Communicated sensitively with patients, ensuring privacy and dignity were upheld
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to distressed and lonely residents.
- Documented patient observations to support informed decision-making by healthcare team
- Maintained cleanliness of patient care areas and care equipment, promoting health and safety standards
Support Worker
Victory medical centre
Ibadan, Nigeria
2018.02 - 2022.12
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Ensured that clients receive care as stated in their care plan.
- Worked in close partnership with team members, care managers and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Ibadan, Nigeria 2012.09 - 2017.10
Master of Science - Healthcare Leadership
The University of Hull
london 2026.01 -
Skills
Hygiene and personal care
Mobility assistance
Personal care
Good Documentation
Safeguarding awareness
Attention to detail
Good communication skills
Teamwork
Compassionate and person-centred care
Emotional support
Patience
Certification
- CSTF-Aligned Mandatory Training
Triple 3 Healthcare Group
- Fire Safety
Florence Academy Certification
- Basic First Aid Awareness
Florence Academy Certification
- Safeguarding adult & children- Level 1&2
Florence Academy Certification
- Fluids and Nutrition
Florence Academy Certification
- Florence Academy Certification: Pathway to care programme: Adult Social Care,
The 6C'S of care, Communication
Timeline
Care assistant
Greensleeve care (Mount Ephraim House)
2026.03 - Current
Master of Science - Healthcare Leadership
The University of Hull
2026.01 -
Care Assistant
King Horse International Care Home
2023.01 - 2026.01
Support Worker
Victory medical centre
2018.02 - 2022.12
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
The Polytechnic Ibadan
2012.09 - 2017.10