CHRISTIAN OKPATA
Twickenham,Your County
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with 5years of experience in patient care, mental health support, and promoting well-being in diverse settings. Skilled in delivering person-Centre care, crisis intervention, and fostering therapeutic relationships. Committed to safeguarding dignity, improving quality of life, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support care worker
Staffing Connect Agency
London, Greater London
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed strict safeguarding regulations to ensure safe, secure handling of service users.
- Built meaningful rapport with service users with range of conditions.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
Health Care Assistant, (HCA)
Exemplar Health Care
Castleford, Wakefield
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to improve their lifestyle quality.
- Assisted with physical therapy exercises for improved mobility.
- Handled laundry and housekeeping tasks for clean living space.
- Facilitated social activities, improved patient mood.
- Managed bedding changes regularly for hygiene maintenance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services including bathing, grooming and feeding.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
Mental Health Advocate
sickbay hospital
Owerri, Owerri Municipal
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Advocated for clients’ rights in care reviews, ensuring alignment with Mental Health Act guidelines.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care.
- Supported clients with specific conditions such as anxiety or depression through one-on-one sessions and individualized care plans
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Built trustful relationships with local organization's hence expanding network of resources available for clients.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Building Engineer
Institution Of Management And Technology (IMT)
11.2011 - 08.2012
West African Senior School Certificate - English & Math's
GCSEs
05.2004 - 06.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Personal care, mobility assistance, medication administration, vital signs monitoring
- Mental Health Support Crisis de-escalation, trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, suicide risk assessment
- Legislation Knowledge of Mental Health Act, General Data Protection Regulation, and Care Quality Commission standards
- Specialized Training Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) certified
Certification
- National Vocational Qualification Level Three in Health and Social Care, (NVQ Level3) 2025
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression Training (PMVA), Issuer, 2025
- Mandatory & Statutory (Practical) Training Course
Aligned to CSTF and provided by The Health & Safety Group Lt, 2024
Why Hire Me
As a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional, I possess a unique blend of skills, experience, and personal attributes. With over 5 years of experience in healthcare assistance and mental health support, I have developed a deep understanding of patient care. I am a certified Mental Health Advocate, hold a National Vocational Qualification Level Three in Health and Social Care, and have completed Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training. I am committed to delivering exceptional care and support.
Personal Information
Timeline
Support care worker
Staffing Connect Agency
10.2024 - 02.2025
Health Care Assistant, (HCA)
Exemplar Health Care
04.2024 - 09.2024
Mental Health Advocate
sickbay hospital
02.2020 - 12.2023
Higher National Diploma - Building Engineer
Institution Of Management And Technology (IMT)
11.2011 - 08.2012
West African Senior School Certificate - English & Math's
GCSEs
05.2004 - 06.2005
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