Chukwuka Nwanna
Pontypridd,Rhondda Cynon Taf
Summary
Exceptional Teacher with 15 years experience in leading and motivating students to success, with an excellent ability to manage challenging situations while understanding change and developing the skills to adapt in a fast-learning, results-oriented healthcare sector by utilising leadership and organisational skills to drive a person centred care with Compassion, dignity, respect for service users through exceptional problem-solving and listening skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
11.2025 - Current
- Carry out agreed Tasks monthly
- Fitted and dispensed hearing aids with thorough patient education and advice.
- Advised patients on hearing aid maintenance to maximise successful use and function.
- Instructed patients in use and care of prosthetic or orthotic devices to extend usability.
- Followed health professionals' instructions in fitting, fixing or servicing hearing aid devices and appliances.
- Led face-to-face assessments to determine patient diagnoses, making personalised recommendations on condition management.
- Educated patients and their families on hearing loss, coping strategies, and the benefits of hearing aid technology.
Healthcare Support Worker
Elysium Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst service user.
- Assisted service users with personal care-related activities maintaining dignity and respect.
- Worked closely with other care professionals to ensure patients received a high-quality care service.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support.
- Responded promptly to patient alarms and calls for assistance, providing immediate support or escalation as necessary.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
- Provided care to patients following detailed care and rehabilitation plans.
Healthcare Support Worker
Safehands Recruitment Agency
Cardiff
06.2024 - 03.2026
- Attended to personal care of residents, maintaining dignity and promoting independence
- Worked in partnership with service-users identifying activities to support agreed health outcomes
- Gave support and advice to carers, friends and family of service users while maintaining appropriate confidentiality
- Documented all tasks carried out with residents using Care Control monitoring system
- Undertook routine duties on behalf of residents including help dressing, showering and toileting
- Monitored and assisted residents' with diet and fluid intake maintaining compliance with CQC specifications
- Assisted in care of residents' physical environment including cleaning, vacuuming and sanitising
- Specialised in supporting young people with learning disabilities to live balanced and rewarding lives
- Maintained a safe working environment by reporting all clinical incidents and near misses to qualified nursing staff
Warehouse Operative/Sorter
EVRI Logistics
Bridgend, Bridgend
10.2023 - 03.2026
- Scanned packages
- Managed time effectively to complete 100% of daily tasks, including Scanning, Sorting and loading
- Loaded and unloaded 600+ deliveries daily, working with speed and efficiency to improve productivity
- Use personal protection equipment to minimise risk of injury and contamination when handling and sorting materials
- Sorted packages and deliveries on the sorting machine
- Manually lifted packages weighing up to 50+ kgs using equipment and lifting techniques
Guidance Counsellor/Teacher
Atta High School
Atta, Imo State
03.2008 - 08.2023
- Addressed student questions and facilitated classroom discussions
- Counselled and advised students on different study-related problems
- Planned, prepared and delivered study programmes, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups
- Created and matched exercises to students abilities, interests and aptitude
- Worked with parents and school management to plan special events and maximise school development
- Notified parents and guardians of student progress and educational needs
Administrative Assistant
Federal Housing Authority/NYSC
Abuja, FCT
03.2007 - 02.2008
- Monitored office equipment and arranged maintenance services
- Provided professional and efficient reception service, assisting staff and welcoming visitors
- Initiated and conducted supplier reviews to determine cost-effectiveness of agreements
- Copied and scanned official documents for staff
- Verified invoice, payment and receipt accuracy for incoming and outgoing products
- Received, sorted and distributed mail to recipients
- Followed established policies and procedures, enabling smooth front office operations
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State, NigeriaGCSEs/A levels -
Holy Ghost College
Owerri, Imo State, NigeriaSkills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work in a team and follow instructions of superiors
- Basic knowledge of nursing and healthcare
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Compassion, kindness, and a caring attitude
- Physical and mental stamina to handle demanding situations
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Hoist operation
- Documentation
- Patient behaviour management
- Emotional support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Person-Centred Approach
- Confidentiality adherence
- Manual handling
- Hearing aid fitting
- Care plan documentation
- Health and safety
Timeline
Volunteer
Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)
11.2025 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker
Elysium Healthcare
05.2025 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker
Safehands Recruitment Agency
06.2024 - 03.2026
Warehouse Operative/Sorter
EVRI Logistics
10.2023 - 03.2026
Guidance Counsellor/Teacher
Atta High School
03.2008 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant
Federal Housing Authority/NYSC
03.2007 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Calabar
GCSEs/A levels -
Holy Ghost College