Azubuike John Ozokechi
Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support worker
HATFIELD,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in behaviour modification strategies, community networking, and social services knowledge. Proficient in behavioural management techniques, building trustful relationships, and supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Adept at understanding trauma, individual needs, and therapeutic practices to foster patient relationship building. Skilled in medication administration, record-keeping, and harm reduction techniques. Experienced in therapeutic parenting approaches, emergency care, and care planning. Competent in patient assessments, education support, and life-skills development. Committed to safeguarding procedures and providing daily living assistance for young adults with learning disabilities. Strong background in community partnership building and supportive listening. Certified in CPR and First Aid with a focus on health and safety compliance. Career goal: To leverage extensive skills to enhance the quality of social care services provided to vulnerable populations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
Ellern Mede eating disorder inpatient treatment
Edgware, London
03.2022 - Current
- Organised recreational outings which contributed towards holistic development and assisted in the development of independent living skills for overall wellbeing.
- Advocated for the rights of young people in care during multi-agency meetings and provided healthy meals according to dietary requirements, contributing towards physical wellness.
- Encouraged participation in community events, promoting social inclusion and personal development and collaborated with other professionals to provide holistic support to young people.
- Promoted positive relationships amongst peers by encouraging respectful communication practices and maintained comprehensive records of interactions and progress, facilitating effective care planning.
- Delivered first aid when necessary as part of commitment towards health and safety and followed strict safeguarding procedures for protection against potential harm or abuse.
- Helped young people to understand their emotions through one-to-one counselling sessions and liaised with families and social workers, ensuring everyone was informed about the child's development.
- Conducted regular reviews of care plans for continual improvement and adaptation and implemented behavioural management strategies, reducing instances of disruptive behaviour.
- Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice and compassion and developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
- Encouraged service user engagement and participation and maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
- Formulated and submitted development reports to manager and promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations and monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
- Provide mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities and kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users and used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
Senior health care assistant
Matrix care Staffing Solutions
Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire
03.2022 - Current
- Supported meal times; ensured adequate nutrition intake and Improved patient comfort by providing comprehensive personal care.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive patient information and Built trusting relationships through compassionate bedside manner.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being and Assisted patients to improve mobility and independence.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated care approach and Ensured hygiene standards, reducing infection risks.
- Facilitated recreational activities enriching patient experience.
- Advocated on behalf of patients to secure resources and Utilised specialist equipment to assist in patient care.
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping and Strengthened team efficiency with clear, timely communication.
- Administered medication for effective pain management and upheld dignity and respect whilst delivering personal care.
- Complied with regulations and policies; upheld high standard of care and monitored vital signs for accurate health records.
- Conducted risk assessments, increased safety measures and assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief and maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort and maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment and monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client and delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Helped design and update treatment plans based on progress and health developments and maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals and maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff and kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing and ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly and ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of timings and side effects.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Assist patients in maintaining personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs to ensure privacy and dignity at all times.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support and Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices and maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
Support worker
Nigeria Red Cross Society
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2018 - 01.2022
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
Health care assistant
Holistic care home
Lagos state , Nigeria
03.2015 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and electronics
Enugu State University of science and technology
Nigeria 02.2011 - 01.2016
MSC - Cyber Security
University of Hertfordshire
United Kingdom 02.2022 - 01.2024
A-Levels - Science
holy child Madonna college awada obosi
Enugu Nigeria 01.2004 - 02.2010
Skills
- Behaviour modification strategies, Community networking, Knowledge of relevant legislation and Social services knowledge
- Behavioural management techniques, Building trustful relationships, Experience with learning disabilities, Social work legislation familiarity
- Understanding of trauma, Understanding individual needs, Therapeutic practice understanding, Patient relationship building
- Medication Administration, Medicine administration, Social care, Record-keeping, Harm reduction techniques, Nutritional meal preparation
- Therapeutic parenting approach, One to one support, Care and treatment planning, Emergency Care, Behaviour management
- Patient assessments, Education support, Care programme implementation, Care Plans, Life-skills development, Child Protection Procedures, Cooking and cleaning
- Community service referrals, Daily living assistance, Young adult care, Learning disability support, Safeguarding
- Housekeeping duties, Community partnership building, Supportive listening, Child care, Child development knowledge
- CPR and First Aid, Health and Safety Compliance, Customer Service, Communication skills, Interpersonal communication, Public speaking, Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Research,Reading,writing,gyming and running
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support worker
Ellern Mede eating disorder inpatient treatment
03.2022 - Current
Senior health care assistant
Matrix care Staffing Solutions
03.2022 - Current
MSC - Cyber Security
University of Hertfordshire
02.2022 - 01.2024
Support worker
Nigeria Red Cross Society
02.2018 - 01.2022
Health care assistant
Holistic care home
03.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and electronics
Enugu State University of science and technology
02.2011 - 01.2016
A-Levels - Science
holy child Madonna college awada obosi
01.2004 - 02.2010
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