Courage Iyamu
Sunderland,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with knack for building positive relationships and creating supportive environment. Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support, resulting in improved client well-being and increased independence. Known for fostering trust and promoting positive atmosphere.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Nursing Assistant
CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
Hebburn
2024.08 - Current
- Assisted with daily activities to enhance quality of life for patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Complied strictly with infection control policies, minimising risk of disease spread.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols ensuring respect for patient privacy.
- Provided daily living assistance, promoting independent behaviour.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Promoted safe environment by adhering to risk assessment guidelines.
- Observed and evaluated patients to detect changes in behaviour or abnormalities.
- Monitored patients' conditions, taking pulse and weight.
- Performed crisis interventions during emergency cases.
Support worker
North East Autism Society
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Helped achieve service users independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Enhanced wellbeing of service users' by providing emotional support and companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Established and maintained working relationships with service users based on trust and non-judgement.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Built strong service user relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Assisted in maintaining safe and clean environment for improved service users' health.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
Laboratory technologist
University of Benin
Benin City
2011.06 - 2023.01
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies, preventing shortages.
- Collaborated with researchers on scientific projects, contributing to breakthroughs.
- Worked on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
- Ensured strict adherence to health and safety regulations, minimising risks.
- Maintained a clean and sterile lab environment, reducing potential contamination.
- Handled samples in line with strict laboratory procedures using appropriate PPE.
- Processed samples, labelled containers and completed required paperwork.
- Set up and tested laboratory equipment ahead of experiments.
- Collated biological data for processing and analysis.
Education
Master of Science - Physiology
University of Benin
Benin City/Nigeria 2016.01 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma/Nigeria 2002.01 - 2006.11
Skills
- Safeguarding vulnerable individuals
- Adaptable interpersonal communication and listening
- Patient confidentiality adherence
- Basic life support
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Infection control procedures
- Social care
- Mental health and Learning disabilities support
- Emotional intelligence
Certification
Care Certificate
PMVA
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
CNTW NHS Foundation Trust
2024.08 - Current
Support worker
North East Autism Society
2023.09 - 2024.07
Master of Science - Physiology
University of Benin
2016.01 - 2019.11
Laboratory technologist
University of Benin
2011.06 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
Ambrose Alli University
2002.01 - 2006.11