Chinonye Onwuama
LONDON,City of London
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with several years of experience supporting individuals with complex healthcare needs in hospital and home care settings. Skilled in delivering person‑centred care while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing. Experienced in PEG/PEJ feeding, tracheostomy care, suctioning, seizure management, gastrostomy care and medication administration in line with clinical protocols. Reliable professional with strong safeguarding awareness, accurate documentation skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Jothbel Care Services Ltd TA Optimam Complex Care
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
2025.07 - Current
Provided one-to-one care for patients with complex health conditions in home care settings.
Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and mobility support.
Administered medication and medical treatments according to care plans and prescribed protocols.
Managed peg/pej enteral feeding while maintaining strict hygiene and infection control standards.
Performed tracheostomy and gastrostomy care, including suctioning, site care, and dressing changes.
Implemented seizure management plans as outlined in individual care plans.
Maintained accurate care records and communicated effectively with healthcare professionals and families.
Monitored patients’ conditions and reported any changes to the clinical team promptly.
Identified and escalated safeguarding concerns in line with safeguarding procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Project Management
BPP University (UK)
2023.11 -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caritas University
Enugu, Nigeria 2005.03 - 2009.07
Skills
- Safeguarding Children & Adult
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Seizure & Dystonia Management
- Gastrostomy & Enteral Feeding Management
- Activities of Daily Living
- Support Elderly Care
- Comprehensive Clinical Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Social Care Provision
- Disability Support Services
- Pressure Area Care and Prevention
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Personal Care and Hygiene Support
- Patient Observation and Management
- Patient Handling, Moving and Positioning
- Care Team Coordination and Management
- Communication and Active Listening
- Person-Centred Care
Certification
- Care Certificate
- Health and Social Care (NVQ Level 3) Diploma (in View)
- Mandatory Refresher Training
- Safeguarding Adults Level 3
- Safeguarding Children Level 3
- Basic Life Support (CSTF)
- Manual Handling & Moving of People (CSTF Level 1 & 2)
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Autism Awareness
- COSHH
- Countering Fraud Bribery and Corruption in the NHS
- Food Hygiene
- Infection Prevention & Control inc COVID-19 Protocols Level 1
- Infection Prevention & Control inc COVID-19 Protocols Level 2
- Learning Disabilities Awareness
- Lone Worker
- Medication Management (Social Workers Only)
- RIDDOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- I am willing to relocate
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Jothbel Care Services Ltd TA Optimam Complex Care
2025.07 - Current
Master of Science - Project Management
BPP University (UK)
2023.11 -
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caritas University
2005.03 - 2009.07