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Akinwale Olabisi Elizabeth

Akinwale Olabisi Elizabeth

Edinburgh

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant with a strong background in providing exceptional personal and clinical care in residential and home care settings. Skilled in medication administration, dementia support, palliative care, and mobility assistance. Committed to upholding the dignity, independence, and well-being of residents. A proactive team player with excellent interpersonal and record-keeping skills, seeking to contribute to a high-quality care environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2031
2031
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Care Assistant

BUPA UK
09.2022 - 04.2025
  • Delivering high-quality, person-centred care while respecting residents' dignity and independence.
  • Administering medication accurately, monitoring for adverse reactions, and updating records via PCS.
  • Supporting residents with surgical, palliative, dementia, and long-term care needs.
  • Assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and continence management.
  • Performing weekly/monthly health checks and escalating health concerns.
  • Facilitating mobility and repositioning to improve comfort and prevent pressure sores.
  • Supporting during meals and hydration, encouraging proper nutrition.
  • Participating in outings and indoor activities to promote resident engagement.
  • Maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date documentation.
  • Promoting collaborative environment by mentoring junior staff and fostering team morale.
  • Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards, including COSHH.

Care Assistant

CARE UK
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted vulnerable adults and dementia patients with personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Delivered catheter care, mobility support, and repositioning techniques.
  • Supported meal times and hydration needs.
  • Administered medication and updated residents' activity records on Caresys.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship.
  • Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
  • Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.

Senior Care Assistant

Social Care Alba
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Provided personal care including washing, dressing, and continence promotion.
  • Administered medication and reported incidents and concerns.
  • Supported service users with shopping, meal preparation, and social activities.
  • Maintained electronic records and participated in team meetings and training.
  • Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
  • Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of timings and side effects.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.

Volunteer

Daystar Christian Fellowship
02.2009 - 03.2010
  • Provided hygiene and incontinence care for older adults and mentally challenged individuals.
  • Served meals, managed transportation, and assisted with social engagement.
  • Supported rural outreach programs with food supply and training initiatives.

Education

BSc (Hons) - Mass Communication

Lagos State University
Lagos
01.2010 - 01.2015

SVQ2 - Health and Social Care

Edinburgh College
Edinburgh
08.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Aptem Life Training
England

Skills

  • Medication Administration & Monitoring
  • Moving & Handling
  • Hygiene & Continence Care
  • Dementia & Palliative Care
  • Emergency & First Response
  • Physiotherapy Support
  • Excellent Communication & Teamwork
  • Strong Record-Keeping & Organisation Skills including PCS and Caresys Care Record Systems
  • Palliative care knowledge
  • Managing challenging behaviour
  • Safe manual handling
  • Dementia care training

Affiliations

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), 4084300

Languages

English
Yoruba
French

Custom

Available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Care Assistant

BUPA UK
09.2022 - 04.2025

Care Assistant

CARE UK
06.2021 - 07.2022

Senior Care Assistant

Social Care Alba
03.2021 - 06.2021

BSc (Hons) - Mass Communication

Lagos State University
01.2010 - 01.2015

Volunteer

Daystar Christian Fellowship
02.2009 - 03.2010

SVQ2 - Health and Social Care

Edinburgh College

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Aptem Life Training

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