Enock Awa
DERBY,Derbyshire
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in elderly assistance and vulnerable client support. Demonstrates proficiency in nutrition planning, dementia care, and infection control, ensuring the highest standards of personal care and safety. Skilled in assistive technology and medical appointment management, with a strong focus on communication skills and conflict resolution. Committed to safeguarding policies and disability awareness, providing empathetic support to clients with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Aspires to enhance care planning and development strategies within a dynamic healthcare environment Compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with two years plus of experience providing high-quality care and support to individuals with diverse physical, emotional, and mental health needs. Skilled in promoting independence, safeguarding well-being, and building trusting relationships. Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, handle challenging situations calmly, and maintain a person-centred approach in all aspects of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
Rose Mount Supported Living
Derby, United Kingdom
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated active social engagement for clients during outings.
- Maintained cleanliness to enhance client health and well-being.
- Executed housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean, safe home environment.
- Promoted cognitive function through stimulating conversation, reading, and games.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
Assistant nurse
CENTRE DE SANTE SAINTE CLARA
Duoala, Cameroon
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Handled specimens properly after collection; ensured accurate lab results.
- Assisted with mobility tasks, improved patient independence.
- Accompanied senior nurses on rounds, learnt from their expertise and experience.
- Conducted routine checks at regular intervals to monitor progress.
- Documented all care information concisely and accurately for medical records review.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in work areas to support efficient operations.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing daily personal care and hygiene assistance.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of health changes.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Administered oral medication to incapacitated patients as outlined in care plans.
- Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Assisted patients with ADL management and supported ambulation to promote healing.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Coordinated and ensured safe patient living environment and assisted with daily living activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC BAMENDA
Bamenda, Cameroon 10.2018 - 06.2019
A-Levels - Business Studies
Progressive Comprehensive High School
Bamenda, Cameroon 09.2013 - 06.2014
O level - Arts
Government Bilingual High School
Bamenda, Cameroon 09.2010 - 06.2011
Attestation of Service - Assistant Nurse
Centre De Sante Sainte Clara
Douala, Cameroon 02.2020 - 02.2022
Skills
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Nutrition planning
- Vulnerable client support
- Trustworthiness and reliability
- Infection control
- Dementia care
- Assistive technology
- Client empathy
- Basic nursing care
- Personal care assistance
- Elderly care knowledge
- Disability support planning
- Communication skills and conflict resolution
- Respectful attitude
- Bathing and dressing aid
- Communication proficiency
- Elderly mobility assistance
- Personal hygiene awareness
- Mobility support techniques
- Daily living activities assistance
- Fall prevention tactics
- Understanding confidentiality legislation
- Issue reporting procedures
- Dignity maintenance
- Palliative care understanding
- Manual handling
- Medication Administration
- Staff training
- Record-keeping
- Bereavement support
- Rehabilitation
- Health checks
- Customer Service
- Cultural awareness
Certification
1.Level 3 in healtha and social care
2. Care certificate standard 1-115 with careskills academy
3. Safeguarding Adults under the Care Act 2014 with Derby Safeguarding Board
4. Mental Capacity Act Module One and two
5. Fire Marshal
6.Practical First aid management
7, Conflict prevention management
8. Medication for staff and managers
Timeline
Support worker
Rose Mount Supported Living
03.2023 - Current
Assistant nurse
CENTRE DE SANTE SAINTE CLARA
02.2020 - 02.2022
Attestation of Service - Assistant Nurse
Centre De Sante Sainte Clara
02.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC BAMENDA
10.2018 - 06.2019
A-Levels - Business Studies
Progressive Comprehensive High School
09.2013 - 06.2014
O level - Arts
Government Bilingual High School
09.2010 - 06.2011
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