CHIOMA FAVOR NWADIKE
SALFORD,MANCHESTER
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Support Worker/Care Assistant with over three years of experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care across residential care homes, supported living and agency settings. Skilled in personal care, medication support, moving and handling, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, accurate record keeping, and promoting independence. Recognised for building positive relationships with service users while delivering safe, dignified and compassionate care in line with CQC standards. Eligible to work full-time in the UK with unrestricted work rights.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Heart of the South Care
Truro
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered compassionate personal care while respecting dignity and privacy.
- Supported people with dementia, learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
- Assisted with meal preparation, serving, hydration, and mobility support to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Collaborated across residential homes, supported living, and live-in care placements to ensure continuity of care.
- Fostered positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues to create a supportive care environment.
- Completed handovers, care records and incident reports accurately.
- Adapted quickly to different care settings during agency assignments.
Healthcare Support Worker
Time4Care Agency
Plymouth
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered person-centred care tailored to each individual's physical, emotional and social needs.
- Monitored and reported changes in service users' health and wellbeing to ensure timely interventions and support.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, continence care, and mobility to enhance comfort and dignity of service users.
- Supported medication administration in accordance with care plans and policies.
- Maintained accurate daily care notes and documentation to uphold continuity of care and compliance with standards.
- Fostered an environment that encouraged dignity and independence for service users.
- Worked collaboratively with nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
- Followed safeguarding, infection prevention and health & safety procedures.
Support Worker
Caring Heart Care Home
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Promoted independence among residents by guiding daily tasks and facilitating decision-making, empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. and participation in daily activities.
- Supported adults with physical and mental health needs, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Administered medication safely and accurately.
- Escorted residents to appointments and community activities, fostering social engagement and community integration.
Care Assistant
Gentle Hands Care Home
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered personal care, feeding, and hydration support to ensure residents' well-being.
- Facilitated residents' mobility, promoting independence and enhancing comfort.
- Developed trusting relationships with residents and families.
- Ensured cleanliness, safety, and comfort of environment for residents.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Chemistry
Adeyemi College of Education
Ondo, Nigeria12-2022
GCSE Maths & English Equivalent -
St. Louis Girls College
05-2017
Skills
- Person-Centred Care
- Personal Care
- Medication Administration
- Dementia Care
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Support
- Mental Health Support
- Safeguarding
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Care Planning
- Record Keeping
- Moving & Handling
Custom
References available upon request.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Health & Social Care Level 3 Diploma
- Person-Centred Care Level 1
- Person-Centred Care Level 2
- Moving and Handling
- Medication Administration
- Safeguarding Adults
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid at Work
- Food Hygiene
- Equality & Diversity
- Fire Safety
- Manual Handling
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Heart of the South Care
08.2025 - 01.2026
Healthcare Support Worker
Time4Care Agency
05.2025 - 08.2025
Support Worker
Caring Heart Care Home
05.2021 - 10.2022
Care Assistant
Gentle Hands Care Home
01.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Chemistry
Adeyemi College of Education
GCSE Maths & English Equivalent -
St. Louis Girls College