Bukola Ikumelo
Care Assistant
Stoke-on-Trent,STAFFORDSHIRE
Summary
Empathetic and inspiring healthcare support work with asensitiveapproach to cultivating a trusting,
stimulating, and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with a flexible learning
approach for patients. Experienced in hospital and other healthcare settings providing guidance
and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.Demonstrated Proficiencyin
taking patient medical histories and vital signs and performing venepunctures, and ancillary tests.
Ensuresthecleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms, and equipment.
Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication
skills, and sound clinical judgment.Ensures the cleanliness,sanitation and maintenance of all facilities and equipment
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Care Assistant
Betacare
Staffordshire
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
Nursing Assistant
Yahasulahal
Nigeria
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Educated patients on prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with dosage instructions and awareness of potential side effects.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Kitchen Hand
Country Kitchen Restaurant
Nigeria
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere through effective communication with colleagues and supervisors.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
ND Level - Accounting
Abraham Adesina Polytenic
Ogun State01.2014
Skills
Flexible schedule and availability
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Personal Care Homemaker
Goal Setting
Interpersonal Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Feeding Assistance
Basic Housekeeping
Effective Communication
Care plan assessment
Diet and Nutrition
First aid and safety
Personal Care Worker (PCW)
Case Management
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Patient Companionship
Convalescence Support
Records Maintenance
Risk management
Teamwork
Safeguard
Medication Administration
Care Planning
Timeline
Care Assistant
Betacare
02.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Yahasulahal
10.2018 - 11.2023
Kitchen Hand
Country Kitchen Restaurant
02.2015 - 11.2017
ND Level - Accounting
Abraham Adesina Polytenic