Esther Mbaogu
Essex,State
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with strong experience in elderly support and nursing home settings. Skilled in conflict de-escalation and behaviour management, ensuring patient safety and respect. Specialises in safe manual handling and customised care plans. Demonstrates nursing expertise in palliative and end-of-life care, upholding dignity and confidentiality while fostering effective communication with medical teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
senior care assistant
glendale residential home
Felsted, Dunmow, essex
2018.03 - Current
- administering medication to the residents, following instructions from the gp or pharmacy.
- booking monthly medications, ordering from the GP and receiving from the pharmacy. making sure that theresident's name corresponds to the medication delivered.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' progress and medical history.
- Streamlined administrative duties for patient care documentation, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Encouraged a positive community atmosphere within the facility through organising events.
- Allocated work tasks to staff and supervised completion to ensure smooth shift operations.
Carer assistant
brisca healthcare
Harold Wood, Havering
2016.09 - 2018.04
- Promoted independence for disabled individuals through assistance with daily tasks.
- Managed dietary needs of patients, enhancing overall nutrition and wellbeing.
- Provided care for elderly patients, promoting their dignity and respect.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules.
- Offered emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Facilitated social activities, improving quality of life for residents.
- Encouraged physical activity tailored to individual capabilities, promoting health and mobility.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring safety of all involved.
- Followed infection control policies strictly to minimise risks.
- Maintained cleanliness of living areas, resulting in a safe environment.
- Assisted patients at mealtimes, encouraging balanced diets.
- Ensured patient comfort by providing personal care services.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments with doctors or other healthcare specialists.
- Enhanced patient morale with regular interaction and conversation.
- Respected privacy of the residents whilst providing care.
- Assisted with personal hygiene to ensure health and wellbeing.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained client satisfaction through tailored, personalised care that addressed individual preferences and needs.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
care assistant agency
247 health care
Romford, Havering
2016.10 - 2018.01
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
care assistant
care watch greenwich
Woolwich, Greenwich
2015.01 - 2016.08
- Assisted with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness for patients in their homes.
- Ensured comprehensive care for patients in their homes by assisting with daily living activities and monitoring health.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Respected theprivacy and dignity of each resident during theprovision of care services.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing theconcerns of patients' families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - nursing
university of essex
essex 2023.10 -
Diploma of Higher Education - access to nursing
bexley college
Erith, Bexley 2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - maths and english
bexley college
Erith, Bexley 2015.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Deescalating conflict situations
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Elderly support
- Nursing home experience
- Lifting and positioning expertise
- Safe manual handling
- Respecting patient confidentiality
- Tailoring care plans
- Nursing techniques mastery
- Fostering dignity in care
- Palliative care knowledge
- Communication with medical staff
- Building trust with patients
- Fostering dignity in care
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Deescalating conflict situations
- End Of Life Care
- Respecting patient confidentiality
- Elderly support
- Bathing and hygiene promotion
- Nursing care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - nursing
university of essex
2023.10 -
senior care assistant
glendale residential home
2018.03 - Current
care assistant agency
247 health care
2016.10 - 2018.01
Carer assistant
brisca healthcare
2016.09 - 2018.04
Diploma of Higher Education - access to nursing
bexley college
2015.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs - maths and english
bexley college
2015.09 - 2016.06
care assistant
care watch greenwich
2015.01 - 2016.08