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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Anthony Onyido

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Anthony Onyido

Summary

Compassionate support worker and carergiver with strong dedication to helping individuals in need of mental health support. Skilled in providing patient-centered care and evidence-based interventions. Possesses deep understanding of mental health and behavioral sciences with ability to utilize knowledge to assist individuals in managing mental health challenges. Currently up-to-date with all training requirements and the 6Cs of of Health and Social care.

Overview

34
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Future Directions CIC

Mental Health Support Worker
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
  • Built partnerships with community agencies and service providers to remove access gaps.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
  • Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Collaborated with counselors, physicians and nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs.

Carestaff Solutions Limited

Support Worker/Senior Healthcare Assistant
11.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Providing care support to different classes of mental health patients in varied settings – hospitals, care homes, and residential homes
  • Providing personal care to patients in varied settings
  • Promoting the health, wellbeing and independence of patients
  • Working according to the requirements of the law, the agency and clients’ policies and guidelines.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.

Veritas Care Agency Limited

Healthcare Assistant
01.2014 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Provided care support to Alzheimer's and Dementia patients in various care homes
  • Worked efficiently and independently as part of a team with health care providers to assist service users
  • Promoted equality, maintain confidentiality of information and recorded personally generated information
  • Developed skills in order that service users’ individual health/social development needs are met
  • Providing emotional support by talking to the clients and listening to their problems and concerns
  • Supporting the clients in maintaining their daily routine such as dressing, washing, cooking and shopping
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Assisted with taking vital signs and documenting blood pressure and temperature for proper tracking.
  • Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
  • Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Mitie Security

Security Guard
02.2005 - 09.2007

Job overview

  • Controlled Ingress and egress of members of the public and clients' employees to site
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Maintained logbooks, and updated client on day-to-day security situation on site
  • Ensured that all fire alarm systems, firedoors and equipment are in serviceable condition and all health and safety procedures followed
  • Liaised with emergency services personnel when necessary
  • Ensured safety of lives and property at site

National Electric Power Authority

Marketing Officer
10.1990 - 02.2005

Job overview

  • Processing customer orders for new connections to electricity supply
  • Ensure that customers received correct billing for electricity power consumed
  • Organised and participated in revenue collection including disconnecting debtors
  • Performed installation of meters for calculating customers' consumption

Corper, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC

Youth
09.1989 - 10.1990

Job overview

  • Supervised workers in the collection, analysis and documentation of chemical properties of raw materials, clinker and the cement product
  • Carried out analysis of water samples from the factory boreholes
  • Ensuring the high quality of cement produced to meet industry standards

Education

Anambra State University of Technology
Nigeria

Bachelor of Science from Industrial Chemistry
09.1989

University Overview

Project on formation of shoe polish from locally sourced materials

Christ The King College, Onitsha
Nigeria

GCE 'O' Level from SC/GCE 'O' Level
06.1985

University Overview

9 subjects at grades A-P at SC/GCE 'O' Level 1985

Skills

  • Social Justice
  • Monitor Progress
  • Victim Assistance
  • Behavioral Observations
  • Vital Signs Management
  • Confidentiality Requirements
  • Maintain Records
  • Patient Toileting
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Patient Support
  • Therapeutic Relationship-Building

Accomplishments

  • Equality and Diversity; Personal Development; Health & Safety; Lone Working Essentials; Food Hygiene; Infection Control, Manual Handling and First Aid (2019)

Additional Information

  • LASER , Level 2 Award in Door Supervision (2014) Education and Culture DG: Lifelong Learning Programme – Intensive Programme in Citizenship and Combating Crime in the European Union (2011) Pitman Training: Foundation Programme in Housing (2006) Edexcel Level 2 BTEC Award in Door Supervision (2005) NOCN Level 2 Award in Security Guarding (2005) OCR Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (New CLAiT) (2007) NEPA Island District: Certificate of Merit (2002) Full and Clean UK Driving Licence

Certification

Professional Boundaries

Epilepsy Awareness

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Document and Record Keeping

Prada-Willi Syndrome

Autism Awareness

Learning Disability and Physical Health

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Person-centred Support

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Fire Safety Awareness

Manual Handling

Food Hygiene Awareness

Health and Safety Awareness

Anaphylaxis and Adrenaline Auto-injector

Dysphagia Awareness

Dementia Awareness

Disposal of Waste

Infection Control

Managing Continence

Data Protection and GDPR

Self-harm Awareness

Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Fluids and Nutrition Awareness

Oral Health: Caring for Natural Teeth and Dentures

Sepsis Awareness: Early Detection and Care

Mental Health Awareness

Bipolar Disorder

Positive Proactive Pathways (PaPP) - Safe Holds and Breakaway Techniques

ResQmat



Hobbies

I love dancing, meeting people , travelling, and attending seminars

Languages

IGBO
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Mental Health Support Worker

Future Directions CIC
08.2022 - Current

Support Worker/Senior Healthcare Assistant

Carestaff Solutions Limited
11.2019 - Current

Healthcare Assistant

Veritas Care Agency Limited
01.2014 - 11.2019

Security Guard

Mitie Security
02.2005 - 09.2007

Marketing Officer

National Electric Power Authority
10.1990 - 02.2005

Youth

Corper, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC
09.1989 - 10.1990

Anambra State University of Technology

Bachelor of Science from Industrial Chemistry

Christ The King College, Onitsha

GCE 'O' Level from SC/GCE 'O' Level

Professional Boundaries

Epilepsy Awareness

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Document and Record Keeping

Prada-Willi Syndrome

Autism Awareness

Learning Disability and Physical Health

The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) with Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)

Person-centred Support

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Fire Safety Awareness

Manual Handling

Food Hygiene Awareness

Health and Safety Awareness

Anaphylaxis and Adrenaline Auto-injector

Dysphagia Awareness

Dementia Awareness

Disposal of Waste

Infection Control

Managing Continence

Data Protection and GDPR

Self-harm Awareness

Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Fluids and Nutrition Awareness

Oral Health: Caring for Natural Teeth and Dentures

Sepsis Awareness: Early Detection and Care

Mental Health Awareness

Bipolar Disorder

Positive Proactive Pathways (PaPP) - Safe Holds and Breakaway Techniques

ResQmat



Anthony Onyido