Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Certification
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BOLAJI BALOGUN

Smethwick,Sandwe

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant and Residential Support Worker with over seven years of experience providing high-quality care to adults and children with diverse needs. Skilled in supporting individuals in care homes, hospitals, and private residences, specializing in mental health, autism, cerebral palsy, and complex developmental needs. I am proficient at empathetic communication and a person-centered approach to delivering personalized care and support to meet emotional, physical, and social needs.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Children Residential Support Worker

Pegasus Havens Limited
Walsall
07.2023 - 12.2024

· Monitor and record children’s health and well-being

· Provide daily care including personal care, laundry, and clean living environment.

· Encourage independence.

· Encourage routine and activities that support children's development.

· Stimulating them to discover new hobbies and interests.

· Conflict and crisis resolution with physical intervention as last resort.

· Medication management.

· Work with a multidisciplinary team to create and implement care plans.


Domiciliary Carer

Omnia Support Limited
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2022 - 01.2025
  • Documented patient information accurately, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Ensured patients' comfort by providing personal care and assistance with daily living tasks.
  • Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care provision.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support.
  • Assisted with mobility, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Administered medication as directed for patient safety and health.
  • Undertook household chores such as cleaning, laundry and shopping; ensured a tidy living space.
  • Worked flexibly across various shifts including weekends.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements, ensuring proper nutrition.

Health Care Assistant

Alouna Recruitment Group
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
  • Hospital bed-side watch
  • Prevented accidents and falls by continuous risk assessment.
  • Administered medications under supervision.
  • Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.

Health Care Assistant

St. Gregory Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria.
06.2016 - 12.2021
  • Personal care including bathing, dressing, and continence care
  • Meal preparation and nutrition
  • Medication management
  • Household tasks like cleaning, laundry and grocery shopping
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Mobility assistance
  • Risk assessment and safeguarding.

Education

MSc - International Business and Management

De Montfort University
Leicester
01.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

Lagos State University
Lagos, Nigeria.
06.2009 - 03.2014

Skills

  • Risk assessment and care plan management
  • Communication Skills
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Problem-solving Skills
  • Medication management
  • Behavior management
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Emotional support and creative engagement skills
  • Documentation and report writing
  • Good team player
  • Great IT skills
  • Skilled vehicle driver

Interests

Reading, table tennis (ping pong), snooker, traveling, and music.

Certification

· Safety Intervention Working with Adults and Children

● Conflict Resolution – Level 1 & 2 CPD Form Safety Intervention.

Safeguarding Children – Level 1 & 2.

● Equality and Diversity

● Moving and Handling – Level 1 & 2

● Preventing Radicalization (Mental Health) – Level 3

● Preventing Radicalization – Basic Prevention Awareness

● Information Governance

● First Aid

● Health, Safety and Welfare

● Infection Control

● Care Certificate

● Fire Safety

● Food Hygiene

● Medication Administration

Timeline

Children Residential Support Worker

Pegasus Havens Limited
07.2023 - 12.2024

Domiciliary Carer

Omnia Support Limited
07.2022 - 01.2025

Health Care Assistant

Alouna Recruitment Group
04.2022 - 10.2022

MSc - International Business and Management

De Montfort University
01.2022 - 08.2023

Health Care Assistant

St. Gregory Hospital
06.2016 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance

Lagos State University
06.2009 - 03.2014

· Safety Intervention Working with Adults and Children

● Conflict Resolution – Level 1 & 2 CPD Form Safety Intervention.

Safeguarding Children – Level 1 & 2.

● Equality and Diversity

● Moving and Handling – Level 1 & 2

● Preventing Radicalization (Mental Health) – Level 3

● Preventing Radicalization – Basic Prevention Awareness

● Information Governance

● First Aid

● Health, Safety and Welfare

● Infection Control

● Care Certificate

● Fire Safety

● Food Hygiene

● Medication Administration

BOLAJI BALOGUN