Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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David Ekunola

David Ekunola

East Retford,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong focus on person-centred care and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Demonstrates exceptional skills in emergency response readiness, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for excellent written and verbal communication, time-management, and adherence to patient confidentiality. Committed to providing compassionate and caring support while aiming to enhance patient outcomes through effective teamwork.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Life Practitioner (Support Worker)

Kisimul Group
East Retford, Nottinghamshire
09.2024 - Current
  • Promoting the dignity and respect of the residents.
  • Fostered effective communication among team members that enabled smoother operations within the home.
  • Established therapeutic relationships with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Implementing individualised treatment plans, hence improving service users' well-being.
  • Collaborated with patients, their families, my colleagues, and other specialists to develop tailored healthcare plans, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients resulting in high satisfaction rates.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy, handling sensitive medical data with discretion and adherence to established confidentiality requirements.
  • Managed Service users' complex behaviour efficiently using positive behavior strategies whilst maintaining high-quality care standards

Care assistant

Knight Care Ltd.
East Retford, Nottinghamshire
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring safety of all residents.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
  • Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
  • Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.

Waking night support worker

Fosse Healthcare Ltd
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Kept service users' rooms tidy and clean, enhancing their comfort levels during the night hours.
  • Responded swiftly to any disturbances during the night to maintain a peaceful environment for all residents.
  • Assisted in personal grooming tasks for residents who needed help during the night hours.
  • Monitored service user's health conditions closely, alerting medical staff when necessary.
  • Administered medication as required, adhering to strict guidelines and procedures.
  • Implemented individual care plans effectively resulting in improved quality of life for residents.
  • Provided emotional support to service users during night hours, fostering a sense of security.
  • Maintained a safe and comfortable environment by conducting regular property checks.
  • Ensured documentation was up-to-date for accurate record keeping.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, prioritising patient wellbeing.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.

Education

Master of Science - Agri-Food Technology

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England
09.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of Agriculture Abeokuta
Nigeria
12.2009 - 10.2014

GCSEs -

Itolu Community High School, Ilaro.
Nigeria
09.2002 - 11.2008

UAMC Eleja Pahayi Primary Sch, Ilaro
Nigeria
09.1996 - 07.2002

Skills

  • Emergency response readiness
  • Time-Management
  • Patient confidentiality adherence
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication Administration
  • Person-centred care
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults


Affiliations

Reading and Travelling

Accomplishments

Best Employee of the Month

Be Yourself Award Nonimee

Certification

Care Certificates (Standard 1-15)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Life Practitioner (Support Worker)

Kisimul Group
09.2024 - Current

Care assistant

Knight Care Ltd.
01.2024 - 09.2024

Waking night support worker

Fosse Healthcare Ltd
12.2023 - 01.2024

Master of Science - Agri-Food Technology

University of Lincoln
09.2022 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

University of Agriculture Abeokuta
12.2009 - 10.2014

GCSEs -

Itolu Community High School, Ilaro.
09.2002 - 11.2008

UAMC Eleja Pahayi Primary Sch, Ilaro
09.1996 - 07.2002
David Ekunola