BENEDICT ADEWALE IDOWU-AKINBAMI
Hull,Kingston upon Hull
Summary
Compassionate and results-driven Health Care Assistant with 4+ years’ experience delivering high quality personal, emotional, and rehabilitative care in hospital, psychiatric, and residential care settings. Proven ability to build trust with patients, support recovery plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Committed to promoting dignity, safety, and patient autonomy while maintaining meticulous records and regulatory compliance. Ready to contribute expertise to healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare Support Worker
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Hull
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered over 1,200 hours of patient-centred care in hospital wards, maintaining 100% adherence to hygiene and infection prevention protocols.
- Reduced patient distress incidents by 35% through consistent therapeutic engagement and emotional support.
- Identified and reported critical behavioural changes, aiding in timely care plan adjustments for over 30 patients.
- Supported clinical procedures and mobility assistance, contributing to a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction scores.
- Escorted patients to over 50 off-ward activities, enhancing social engagement and recovery progress.
- Collaborated with families and carers in 95% of care planning reviews, ensuring holistic support and transparency.
Senior Support Worker
Baldock Manor Hospital
Hertfordshire
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Led daily support for 20+ psychiatric inpatients, reducing behavioural incidents by 40% through proactive de-escalation and structured routines.
- Digitally documented over 1,500 care notes and incident reports with 100% accuracy, improving clinical decision-making.
- Facilitated 3+ group therapy sessions weekly, contributing to a 25% increase in patient engagement.
- Coordinated shift schedules and patient activities, enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration.
- Liaised with nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, leading to improved discharge readiness for long-term patients.
Senior Care Assistant
Grove House Residential Care Home
Coventry
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervised 5+ care staff per shift, ensuring delivery of consistent and compassionate care to 30+ elderly residents.
- Administered medication to 100% compliance and documented health observations for clinical review.
- Implemented personalised care plans, resulting in a 15% increase in resident satisfaction scores.
Care Assistant – Care Home
Maddison Care Home (Lastminute Care & Nursing)
Coventry
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered personal care to up to 10 clients daily across home visits, maintaining independence and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and escalated health concerns promptly, contributing to timely interventions in 20+ cases.
- Built trusted relationships with clients and families, improving client retention and overall care satisfaction.
Education
MSc - Global Healthcare Management
Coventry University
UKRQF Level 3 Diploma - Adult and Social Care
Training Qualifications UK
UKMSc - Managerial Psychology
University of Ibadan
NigeriaSkills
- Patient-Centred & Culturally Safe Care
- Behavioural Monitoring
- Personal Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Therapeutic Communication & Empathy
- Basic Health Checks
- Risk Identification & De-escalation Techniques
- Accurate Reporting & Clinical Documentation
- Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Infection Control & Hygiene Compliance
- Basic Life Support (BLS) & Manual Handling
Certification
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training – Learning Disability & Autism (2024)
- Therapeutic Skills & Practice – Metanoia Institute, London (2023)
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Janets Education (2023)
- Mental Health & Psychiatry (Level 3) – Oplex Careers (2022)
- Medication Administration – Level 1
- MCA & DoLS (Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
- De-escalation and Managing Interventions (DMI)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Infection Control
- COSHH
- Manual Handling
- Data Protection & Information Governance
- Fire Safety
- Autism | Diabetes | Epilepsy Awareness
- Care Certificate- BSI Healthcare (2022)
- Recording a 12 Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) 2025
- HCR-20V3 (Assessment) 2025
- Healthcare Assistant Therapeutic Intervention Training 2025
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEERING
Correctional & Rehabilitation Ministry, Volunteer Counsellor, Lagos, Nigeria, 2001, 2004, 2021, 2022, Delivered over 300 hours of counselling for incarcerated individuals, contributing to reduced recidivism through structured emotional support., Designed and implemented individual rehabilitation plans with long-term personal development goals., Conducted remote and in-person sessions to support reintegration and mental health resilience.
AVAILABILITY FOR RELOCATION
Open to Health Care Assistant/ Support worker opportunities. Fully vaccinated and eligible for visa sponsorship.
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
03.2025 - 11.2025
Senior Support Worker
Baldock Manor Hospital
10.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Care Assistant
Grove House Residential Care Home
07.2022 - 09.2022
Care Assistant – Care Home
Maddison Care Home (Lastminute Care & Nursing)
10.2021 - 07.2022
RQF Level 3 Diploma - Adult and Social Care
Training Qualifications UK
MSc - Managerial Psychology
University of Ibadan
MSc - Global Healthcare Management
Coventry University