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Emeka Augustine Ukwu

Hatfield,Hertfordshire

Summary

Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe care practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experienced in in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Warehouse operative

Yodel
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
09.2023 - Current
  • Used conveyor systems to move heavy items across internal spaces.
  • Received deliveries and helped to coordinate storage.
  • Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
  • Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Packed up client furniture, appliances and related goods to move items between locations.

Care Assistant

National Primary Health Development
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Washing and dressing the patients daily.
  • Adequate observation and reporting of clinical information, including patient's behavioral changes.
  • Monitoring the patient's daily activities by taking temperatures, pulse, respiration and weight.
  • Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.

Support worker

Itua Foundation Homes
Lagos, Nigeria
09.2015 - 07.2020
  • Physical care and support for the patient's emotional wellbeing.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Providing outstanding customer care to every patient.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Providing relevant information to family members regarding the care plan.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
09.2023 -

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Ebonyi State University
Abakaliki, Nigeria
09.2002 - 09.2006

Skills

  • Ability to provide emotional support and empathy to individuals in need
  • Strong observational skills to assess patients' conditions and needs
  • Committed to maintaining confidentiality and respecting patients' privacy
  • Ability to maintain calm composed in emergency situations
  • Experienced in assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation
  • Compassionate and empathetic communication skills
  • Patient and understanding when dealing with challenging behaviors or situations
  • Adaptability and flexibility to handle various situations and changing needs of patients

Professional Certifications

  • Mandatory Health Training Certificate (Basic Life Support and Care Certificate Introduction)
  • Preventing and Managing Violence and Aggression Certificate (PMVA)
  • Continuing Professional Development Certificate (CPD)

Hobbies

  • Volunteer Work
  • Pet Therapy
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Gardening
  • Reading
  • Sports and Fitness
  • Music

Reference

Available on request

Timeline

Warehouse operative

Yodel
09.2023 - Current

Master of Arts - International Relations

University of Hertfordshire
09.2023 -

Care Assistant

National Primary Health Development
08.2020 - 06.2023

Support worker

Itua Foundation Homes
09.2015 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

Ebonyi State University
09.2002 - 09.2006

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