Blessing Afolabi
Shotts ,Scotland
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate care giver with extensive expertise in elderly care, personal care assistance, and medication administration. Skilled in developing person-centred care plans, ensuring patient safeguarding, and implementing infection prevention and control measures. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients through empathetic and professional support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care assistant
Morningside care home
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
2024.09 - Current
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Care assistant
Almond Count
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2024.03 - 2024.09
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
Cleaning operative
Amazon (Phosters Ltd)
Bathgate, United Kingdom
2023.11 - 2024.09
- Washed floors, walls and work surfaces using appropriate tools and methods.
- Completed daily hygiene documentation to record completed work.
- Kept assigned areas free from debris to prevent safety incidents.
- Stripped down equipment for intensive cleaning.
- Handled and stored cleaning chemicals and equipment following safe procedures.
- Checked correct functioning of cleaning and PPE equipment.
- Maintained outstanding hygiene standards within kitchens and bathrooms by conducting regular deep cleans.
Childcare Assistant
Bright Home creches
Lagos, Nigeria
2018.03 - 2023.10
- Supported children's emotional well-being by providing comfort during distress or anxiety.
- Encouraged positive behaviours using various recognition methods.
- Prepared craft materials encouraging creativity among children.
- Handled emergencies calmly, taking appropriate action swiftly.
- Supervised outdoor activities ensuring safety at all times for the peaceful mind of parents.
- Adapted childcare methods to cater for individual needs, enabling every child to thrive within the setting.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene in the play area, reducing risk of infection among children .
- Enhanced children's social development by facilitating group play and interaction.
- Promoted effective communication with parents to keep them informed about their child's progress.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Food Technology
Yaba College of Technology
Lagos, Nigeria 2015.01 - 2018.02
Skills
- Elderly care
- Compassionate care giver
- Person-centred care plans
- Patient safeguarding
- Personal care assistance
- Patient observations
- Medication Administration
- Infection prevention and control
- Basic life support
- Patient handling and positioning
- Stoma care
- Catheterisation
Timeline
Care assistant
Morningside care home
2024.09 - Current
Care assistant
Almond Count
2024.03 - 2024.09
Cleaning operative
Amazon (Phosters Ltd)
2023.11 - 2024.09
Childcare Assistant
Bright Home creches
2018.03 - 2023.10
Diploma of Higher Education - Food Technology
Yaba College of Technology
2015.01 - 2018.02