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Elijah O. Akoji

Woking

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Support Assistant with over 6 years of experience in health and social care. Skilled in providing person-centered care to individuals with diverse physical, emotional, and mental health needs. Strong ability to build trust and establish positive relationships with service users, families, and colleagues. Committed to promoting independence, dignity, and well-being in every aspect of care. Experienced in delivering personal care, emotional support, and daily living assistance. Knowledgeable about safeguarding practices, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. Flexible and dependable, with the ability to adapt to different care settings and client needs. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective teamwork and documentation. Driven by a genuine passion for improving the quality of life for those in need of support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Assistant

Comfort Care Services
02.2025 - Current


  • Daily Living Support: Helping with meal preparation, eating, mobility, and other tasks needed to maintain a routine.
  • Emotional Support: Offering companionship, listening, and providing emotional support to enhance mental well-being.
  • Home Management: Assisting with household tasks like cleaning, laundry, and shopping, as well as helping with medication administration.
  • Activities and Engagement: Supporting individuals with social and physical activities, and encouraging participation in hobbies.
  • Communication and Record Keeping: Communicating effectively with individuals, families, and other healthcare professionals, as well as maintaining accurate records.
  • Health Monitoring: Taking basic observations like temperature and pulse, and reporting any changes in health to appropriate personnel.
  • Safety and Wellbeing: Ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals, including preventing falls and managing potential risks.

Health Care Assistant

Butterflies Home Care LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assisting with daily hygiene: This includes helping with bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
  • Supporting nutrition: Helping patients with eating and ensuring they receive proper hydration.
  • Comfort and safety: Making sure patients are comfortable and safe, providing reassurance and addressing their needs.
  • Assisting with transfers: Helping patients move from beds to chairs or wheelchairs, and vice versa.
  • Assisting with exercises: Supporting patients with prescribed exercises or rehabilitation activities.
  • Observing and reporting changes: Noticing and reporting any changes in a patient's physical or mental condition to supervising professionals.
  • Documenting care: Maintaining accurate records of care provided, observations, and interventions.

Hospital Ward Support Assistant

Fagge Specialist Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2023
  • Assisting with personal care: Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
  • Supporting mobility: Assisting patients with walking, standing, sitting, and using mobility aids.
  • Providing mealtime support: Helping patients eat and drink, ensuring they have the right food and fluids.
  • Monitoring vital signs: Taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Providing emotional support: Reassuring patients, listening to their concerns, and providing a comforting presence.
  • Maintaining a clean and tidy environment: Making beds, tidying the ward, and ensuring equipment is clean and organized.
  • Ensuring patient comfort: Creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients, including temperature control and hygiene.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Bayero University Kano
Kano
11-2018

Skills

    Person-Centered Care Communication Skills IT Skills Compassion and Empathy

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Time Management & Organization

    Knowledge of Safeguarding and Confidentiality

    Adaptability and Flexibility

    Emotional Resilience

    Record-Keeping and Documentation

Certification

Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding Adults

Personal care

Standard Operating Procedures LV1 & 2

Infection Prevention & Control

Handling Information

Health and Safety

Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. etc.


Reference

Available on Request

Timeline

Support Assistant

Comfort Care Services
02.2025 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Butterflies Home Care LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025

Hospital Ward Support Assistant

Fagge Specialist Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication

Bayero University Kano

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