ANTHONY JUNIOR AKURE
Coventry
Summary
Support Worker with extensive experience delivering emotional and physical assistance to individuals with disabilities and health issues. Proven ability to adapt to diverse situations while maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. Consistently ensures client comfort and safety, fostering independence and overall well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
FIRSTCARE
Coventry
06.2023 - Current
- Assisting the patient with bathing, grooming and getting dressed.
- Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry.
- Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time.
- Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel.
- Providing mental and emotional support.
- Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care.
- Suitable recreational activities for the patient.
- Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
Coventry
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in patient mobility, feeding, and maintaining cleanliness, while maintaining constant communication with patients and their relatives.
- Assisted users with medication administration, feeding, and hygiene needs.
- Collaborated with nurses to deliver compassionate and professional patient care, ensuring a patient-centered approach.
- Prepared beds, restocked supplies, and performed additional duties as directed by supervisors.
- Ensured strict adherence to health and safety policies and facility procedures.
- Interfaced with service users, managed check-ins and check-outs, maintained paperwork, scheduled appointments, and facilitated smooth facility operations.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and followed established procedures.
- Ensured the physical comfort of service users through bed-making, room tidying, and personal care assistance.
- Provided clerical support and assisted medical staff with non-medical tasks under supervision.
Education
Level 2&3 Diploma in Health And Social Care
EduXpress
01-2025
Tracheotomy Care Certificate -
Infuse Training
07.2023
Nebuliser Administration
Infuse Training
06-2023
Oxygen Administration. and Safety Training
Infuse Training
06-2023
Diploma in Health Care -
Care Skills Academy
01.2022
B.Sc. (Ed) - Accounting Education
University of Benin, Nigeria
Nigeria01.2014
GCSE - including English and Maths
Mediatrix University Preparatory College
01.2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Effective communication
- Medication administration
- Health and safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Record keeping
- Crisis management
- Mental health assistance
- Professional boundaries
- Meal preparation
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and CPR
- Post-Trauma Support
- Documentation skills
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Support Worker
FIRSTCARE
06.2023 - Current
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
HERITAGE HEALTHCARE
01.2022 - 01.2024
Level 2&3 Diploma in Health And Social Care
EduXpress
Tracheotomy Care Certificate -
Infuse Training
Nebuliser Administration
Infuse Training
Oxygen Administration. and Safety Training
Infuse Training
Diploma in Health Care -
Care Skills Academy
B.Sc. (Ed) - Accounting Education
University of Benin, Nigeria
GCSE - including English and Maths
Mediatrix University Preparatory College