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Ejiroghene Grace Ozigho

Brighton,Brighton

Summary

Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care, demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Dedicated health and social care professional with extensive expertise in safeguarding children and adults, infection prevention and control, and dementia care. Avoiding drug errors and ensuring patient safety through comprehensive training in COSHHD, RIDDOR, and NEWS2 protocols. Skilled in providing personal hygiene assistance, bathing and dressing support, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene. Committed to promoting equality, diversity, and human rights while respecting boundaries as a lone worker. Career goal: to continue enhancing patient care quality through advanced training and practical experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Assistant and support worker

Universal Healthy Minds
West Midlands, England
07.2023 - 12.2024
  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Helped individuals with learning difficulties, mental health conditions, and substance abuse by providing personalized care and emotional support.
  • Assisted elderly and disabled residents with daily tasks, including washing, dressing, eating, and mobility support.
  • Helped create a safe and supportive environment, ensuring residents felt comfortable and respected.
  • Supported residents with their medication, followed care plans, and worked closely with nurses and healthcare professionals.
  • Helped organize and run recreational activities to improve residents' mental and emotional well-being.
  • Ensure d detailed record-keeping, ensuring all care and safety procedures were followed properly.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Helped improve residents' quality of life by encouraging independence and activity engagement.
  • Helped manage challenging behaviours by using patience and de-escalation techniques.
  • Did my part in maintaining a positive and team-focused workplace, ensuring excellent care for all residents.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental well-being.

SUPPORT WORKER

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER
Benin city, Nigeria
06.2022 - 03.2023
  • To mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on vulnerable children and their households
  • Provided assisted referral to CLHIV for treatment retention and viral load test
  • Help in the promotion of personal care by helping them with grooming, brushing of teeth, bathing, clothing and also eating engagingly to promote dignity and independence
  • Support clients who can't move on their own
  • Exhibit stamina and strength to move client to wheelchair
  • Engage them in activities such as playing games, painting, taking walks, and conversations
  • Carry out necessary hygiene and housekeeping to ensure the client's living area and environment is clean

CAREGIVER

INDOMITABLE YOUTH ORGANIZATION
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Assisted service users with handling daily chores and errands by transporting them to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
  • Keep a close eye on behaviours and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
  • Enlightening service users on sexually reproductive rights
  • Monitoring the usage of drugs and contraceptives in service users

Teaching Assistants

NOFO STANDARD ACADEMY
benin city, Nigeria
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Carrying out infection control activities to ensure floors stayed clean and presentable by mopping, sweeping and hovering daily
  • Working with diverse and multidisciplinary teams to care for service users
  • Emptied bins and managed correct waste disposal systems

Retailer

Self employed
benin city, Nigeria
01.2015 - 07.2017

I successfully ran my own clothing business, sourcing and selling fashion items to a diverse customer base. I managed all aspects of the business, including purchasing stock, pricing, marketing, and customer service. I built strong relationships with suppliers and customers, ensuring high-quality products and excellent service. Through effective sales strategies and social media, I increased customer engagement and grew my business. I also handled budgeting, inventory management, and developing strong organizational and financial skills.

Care and support worker

Newlands Healthcare Agency
02.2024 - 01.2025

I worked with the care agency called Newlands Healthcare, where I was assigned to different care homes that the agency had contracts with. My role involved adapting to various care environments, assisting residents with their daily needs, and ensuring high-quality care in accordance with each facility's standards.

Education

SSCE - Education

The West African Examination Council
Nigeria

B.A - Religious Studies

University of Benin
Benin city
01.2000 - 01.2004

Level 2 Adult social care (RQF) - Health and Social Care

Next Level Prospects/Highfield Qualifications
United Kingdom
08.2022 - 08.2022

Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care

Reed courses CPD Accredited
United Kingdom

CPD Certified - Phlebotomy Training

Lead Academy
United kingdom
01.2025 -

CPD Certified - Diploma in Caregiving

Alison
United kingdom
10.2022 -

CPD Certified - Introduction to Caregiving

Alison
United Kingdom
10.2022 -

Skills

  • COSHHD
  • Dysphagia Care
  • Equality
  • Diversity and Human Rights
  • Fire safety
  • First aid in the workplace
  • Food Hygiene
  • Handling medication & Avoiding Drug errors level 2
  • Health, Safety and Welfare
  • Information Governance
  • Lone worker
  • Bathing and dressing assistance
  • Assisting with personal hygiene
  • Patient safety training
  • Respecting boundaries
  • Dementia care expertise

Certification

  • Safeguarding children (SOCA) level 1
  • Safeguarding Children (SOCA) level 2
  • Safeguarding Adults (SOVA) level 1
  • Safeguarding Adults (SOVA) level 2
  • Safeguarding children (SOCA) level 3
  • Safeguarding Adults (SOVA) level 3
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Moving and Handling Level 1
  • Moving and Handling level 2
  • National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2 for RGN)
  • RIDDOR
  • Infection Prevention & Control inc COVID-19 Protocols Level 1
  • Infection Prevention & Control inc COVID-19 Protocols Level 2

Languages

English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

voluntary works

Nigerian Red Cross

Timeline

CPD Certified - Phlebotomy Training

Lead Academy
01.2025 -

Care and support worker

Newlands Healthcare Agency
02.2024 - 01.2025

Care Assistant and support worker

Universal Healthy Minds
07.2023 - 12.2024

CPD Certified - Diploma in Caregiving

Alison
10.2022 -

CPD Certified - Introduction to Caregiving

Alison
10.2022 -

Level 2 Adult social care (RQF) - Health and Social Care

Next Level Prospects/Highfield Qualifications
08.2022 - 08.2022

SUPPORT WORKER

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDER
06.2022 - 03.2023

CAREGIVER

INDOMITABLE YOUTH ORGANIZATION
09.2021 - 05.2022

Teaching Assistants

NOFO STANDARD ACADEMY
09.2017 - 06.2021

Retailer

Self employed
01.2015 - 07.2017

B.A - Religious Studies

University of Benin
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Safeguarding children (SOCA) level 1
  • Safeguarding Children (SOCA) level 2
  • Safeguarding Adults (SOVA) level 1
  • Safeguarding Adults (SOVA) level 2
  • Safeguarding children (SOCA) level 3
  • Safeguarding Adults (SOVA) level 3
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Moving and Handling Level 1
  • Moving and Handling level 2
  • National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2 for RGN)
  • RIDDOR
  • Infection Prevention & Control inc COVID-19 Protocols Level 1
  • Infection Prevention & Control inc COVID-19 Protocols Level 2

SSCE - Education

The West African Examination Council

Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care

Reed courses CPD Accredited
Ejiroghene Grace Ozigho