BALIKIS IDOWU ABASS
32 Orrell Road, Liverpool,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated care assistant with over 3 years' experience supporting vulnerable adults and elderly clients in community and healthcare settings. Skilled in person-centred care, safeguarding, medication assistance, and supporting daily living activities, and committed to maintaining high standards of service and care
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care Assistant
Qualia Care, Hillside
Liverpool, Merseyside
12.2025 - Current
- Provided personal care to residents, including assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while upholding dignity and privacy.
- Supported residents' mobility needs using hoists, wheelchairs, and walking aids, ensuring safe transfers and fall prevention.
- Assisted with tea and coffee preparation, feeding, and hydration, monitoring nutritional intake, and prompting healthy eating habits.
- Administered medications as per individual care plans and MAR sheets, documenting accurately and reporting any side effects.
- Monitored residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly escalating changes to nurses or managers.
- Maintained detailed care records, including daily logs, fluid charts, incident reports, and care plan updates.
- Promoted social engagement by facilitating activities, outings, and companionship to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, families, and senior staff during handovers, reviews, and care planning meetings.
- Ensured compliance with safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety protocols in a residential setting.
- Supported end-of-life care, providing emotional reassurance and comfort to residents and their families.
Healthcare Assistant (Part-time)
National Primary Healthcare Development Agency
07.2023 - 10.2025
- Provide personal care and support to clients in their homes, promoting independence and dignity in line with individual care plans.
- Assist with medication administration and prompt service users to take correct dosages at scheduled times.
- Prepare meals and support hydration, ensuring nutritional needs are met.
- Deliver companionship, listening, and emotional support to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.
- Ensure the safety and welfare of clients by following safeguarding protocols and promptly reporting concerns.
- Maintain clear communication with multidisciplinary teams and family members regarding client progress and needs.
- Support mobility, hygiene, toileting, and other daily activities with sensitivity and respect for dignity.
- Accurately document care provided and collaborate with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
Senior Nursing Officer
Uniosun Teaching Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2025
- Delivered high-quality nursing care by conducting patient assessments and monitoring vital signs for up to 20 patients per shift.
- Assisted physiotherapists with delivery of pelvic health exercise programmes including pelvic floor, core stability, and balance training for antenatal and postnatal patients.
- Led individual and group patient exercise sessions in outpatient and maternity ward settings, providing education on bladder retraining, mobility, and rehabilitation.
- Delivered health education and advice to women regarding postpartum care, breastfeeding support, wound management, newborn hygiene, and dietary guidance.
- Assisted in delivery of physiotherapy interventions such as soft tissue techniques, hydrotherapy, and electrotherapy as directed by clinical specialists.
- Participated in team induction and training of new physiotherapy staff, healthcare assistants, and students in perinatal pelvic health techniques.
Nurse Intern
Osun State Government Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in medication administration and patient care procedures under supervision.
- Participated in community health outreach programs, educating over 500 individuals on preventive health measures.
- Supported spontaneous vaginal deliveries, assisting with 50+ successful births.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to a 25% improvement in information transfer between shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Osun State University
Skills
- Clinical leadership Clinical management Patient confidentiality Medical documentation Nursing management MS Word Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate)
Certification
- Conditional License Nova Scotia Collage of Nursing Canada
- RN & RM-Nursing and Midwifery Council
Work Authorization in UK
I am eligible to work in the UK with no restricted hours.
LANGUAGES
English (fluent)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Active member of Nursing and Midwifery Association
- Regularly attend nursing workshops and seminars to stay current with best practices
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
- Basic Life Support (Theory)
- First Aid
- Information Governance, Data Protection & GDPR
- Fire Safety
- Infection Prevention and Control (Level 2)
- Equality, Diversity & LGBTQ+
- Mental Capacity
- Health, Safety and Welfare (inc COSHH & RIDDOR)
- Safeguarding Adults L1&2 (Adult Support & Protection) inc Preventing Radicalisation
- Moving and Handling Theory (L1 & L2)
Timeline
Care Assistant
Qualia Care, Hillside
12.2025 - Current
Healthcare Assistant (Part-time)
National Primary Healthcare Development Agency
07.2023 - 10.2025
Senior Nursing Officer
Uniosun Teaching Hospital
06.2023 - 10.2025
Nurse Intern
Osun State Government Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Osun State University