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ALAUSA MARIAM OLAWUNMI

United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong understanding of ethical standards and proficiency in healthcare software. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities under pressure, effectively communicating with dementia patients and providing sensitive end-of-life care. Adapts seamlessly to patient needs, aiming to enhance patient well-being through compassionate and skilled support.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Brandon Care Limited
Exmouth, Devon
07.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with Residents hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted residents using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with residents and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols.
  • Documented residents information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the care manager.
  • Administered medication and ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
  • Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
  • Assisted nurses during wound dressing procedures ensuring speedy recovery.

Health care assistant

River Exe Health Care
Exmouth, Devon
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Supporting service users through temporary and terminal illness, including end of life care, hospital appointments, liaising with community health support and families
  • Help service users take their prescribed medication (as specified on their care plans)
  • Contribute to the care of service users who are temporarily sick and needing, e.g minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, etc
  • Contribute as needed to a person's end-of-life care
  • Promote service users mental and physical activity by, e.g talking to them, helping them do things for themselves, prompting, taking them shopping, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations
  • Assisting with medicines, ordering and collecting prescriptions or returning unwanted medicines to the pharmacy for safe disposal.
  • Social and physical activities or mental stimulation such as keeping in touch with friends/relatives, taking a client out shopping or to social activities, hobbies such as reading, photo albums, games, etc

Health Care Support Worker

ISLYN MEDICAL SERVICES
, Lagos
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Assist in all aspects of personal care such as showering and bathing, dressing and grooming, dental hygiene, toileting and continence care.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff, facilitating early intervention when necessary.
  • Contributed to positive work culture by supporting colleagues in their duties and offering assistance when needed.
  • Safely using aids and personal equipment in a manner that respects the dignity of patients.
  • Help patients take their prescribed medication (as specified on their care plans)
  • Comply with guidelines and policies at all times, e.g
  • Report to charge nurse any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a patient.
  • Perform such other duties as may reasonably be required

Main Care giver

Self Service
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Provided daily care assistance to an 86years old grandmother with dementia till death and take care of my two children

Student Social Worker

OLD PEOPLE'S HOME
02.2011 - 05.2011
  • Supported the centre social worker in the management of the home
  • Provided moral and physical assistance for the elderly
  • Supported in case management and counseling to the elderly
  • Helping patients to have personal care
  • Preparing lunch and ensuring patients get to the dinning room safely
  • Keeping the home clean and tidy

Education

Master of Science - Public and International Affairs

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Lagos

Diploma - Social Development and Administration

University of Lagos

Skills

  • Healthcare ethical standards understanding
  • Healthcare software proficiency
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity
  • Adapting to patient needs

Accomplishments

  • I have received accolade as best carer.
  • I always received good commendations and positive feedback from families of residents.

Custom

  • Computer Application, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria
  • Certificate in Management, Nigeria Institute of Management
  • Certificate in Elderly care and Caring for the Disabled, Alison
  • 15 Standards of Care Certificate, Caredemy, 04/01/25
  • NVQ Diploma in Caregiving - Revised 2018, Alison, 03/01/22
  • Home Care Giver Training, Udemy (Alpha Academy), 02/01/22

Affiliations

  • Member of UNISON

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Brandon Care Limited
07.2023 - Current

Health care assistant

River Exe Health Care
09.2022 - 06.2023

Health Care Support Worker

ISLYN MEDICAL SERVICES
01.2016 - 01.2022

Main Care giver

Self Service
01.2013 - 01.2018

Student Social Worker

OLD PEOPLE'S HOME
02.2011 - 05.2011

Master of Science - Public and International Affairs

University of Lagos

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

University of Lagos

Diploma - Social Development and Administration

University of Lagos

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