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ESTHER OLUCHI AKANDE

Wolverhampton

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker with 3+ years of hands-on experience delivering high-quality care to diverse clients in home-care, long-term care, and clinical settings. Proven ability to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, mobility support, meal preparation, and medication administration. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, documenting care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure client safety and well-being. Key Strengths: Expertise in dementia, palliative, and post-operative care. Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with clients and families. Proficient in infection control protocols and adaptive technologies. Certified in First Aid/CPR, Safe Lift Techniques, and Mental Health First Aid. Committed to fostering dignity, independence, and emotional support for clients. Adept at managing complex care needs with empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity. Seeking to leverage skills in a dynamic healthcare environment to enhance quality of life for individuals in need.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Support Worker

Hope At Hand Limited
05.2023 - Current
  • Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and dressing
  • Toileting, incontinence care, and catheter maintenance
  • Feeding assistance for residents with mobility or swallowing difficulties
  • Transferring residents safely (e.g., bed to wheelchair) using proper body mechanics and equipment (Hoyer lifts, gait belts)
  • Repositioning bedbound residents to prevent pressure ulcers
  • Assisting with walking/exercise routines as per care plans
  • Prepare and serve meals according to dietary restrictions (e.g., diabetic, pureed, or thickened liquids)
  • Monitor food/fluid intake and report concerns (e.g., dehydration, weight loss)
  • Track and record vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)
  • Observe and report changes in physical/mental health (e.g., infections, mood swings)
  • Assist with simple wound care or dressing changes under nurse supervision
  • Remind residents to take prescribed medications (as permitted by facility policy)
  • Document medication administration and report side effects
  • Engage residents in social activities to promote mental well-being (e.g., games, crafts, reminiscence therapy)
  • Provide companionship and emotional support, especially for residents with dementia, depression, or anxiety
  • Communicate empathetically with families about resident progress and concerns
  • Follow infection control protocols (e.g., hand hygiene, PPE use, sanitizing equipment)
  • Maintain a safe environment (e.g., fall prevention, clutter-free spaces)
  • Adhere to care plans and facility policies, respecting residents’ rights and dignity
  • Respond to emergencies (e.g., falls, choking) and escalate to nurses/supervisors
  • Update daily care records (e.g., ADLs completed, behavioral notes)
  • Participate in care plan reviews with nurses, therapists, and families
  • Report concerns to the interdisciplinary team (e.g., skin breakdown, aggression)
  • Light housekeeping in resident rooms (e.g., changing bed linens, tidying belongings)
  • Ensure residents’ personal items are clean and accessible (e.g., glasses, hearing aids)
  • Support residents with dementia using validation techniques and redirection
  • Assist with palliative/end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity

Children Support Worker

Confident Libra Health Care
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provide emotional and practical support to children and young people in care, fostering a safe, nurturing, and stable environment
  • Assist with daily routines: Personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, brushing teeth)
  • Meal preparation and ensuring balanced nutrition
  • Bedtime routines and sleep supervision
  • Support children with schoolwork, including homework assistance and encouraging educational engagement
  • Teach life skills (e.g., budgeting, cooking, laundry) to promote independence
  • Build trusting relationships with children, many of whom have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect
  • Implement behavior management strategies as outlined in individual care plans
  • Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation during emotional outbursts or conflicts
  • Promote emotional well-being through active listening, validation, and therapeutic play
  • Ensure the safety and safeguarding of children, adhering to child protection policies
  • Monitor and report any signs of risk (e.g., self-harm, bullying, exploitation)
  • Advocate for children’s rights, needs, and wishes within the care system
  • Accompany children to appointments (medical, legal, school meetings)
  • Organize and participate in recreational activities (e.g., sports, arts, outings) to support social development
  • Encourage positive peer interactions and teamwork
  • Facilitate access to community resources (e.g., clubs, youth groups)
  • Work closely with multi-agency teams, including social workers, therapists, teachers, and healthcare providers
  • Maintain accurate records of: Daily progress notes, Behavioral observations, Incident reports
  • Attend and contribute to care planning meetings and reviews (e.g., LAC reviews)
  • Ensure the home environment is clean, organized, and child-friendly
  • Supervise and support children in shared household tasks (e.g., tidying rooms)
  • Support children with special needs (e.g., autism, learning disabilities) using tailored communication methods
  • Assist children transitioning into/out of care (e.g., reunification with families, moving to foster care)
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.

Education

MBA - International Human Resource Management

Coventry University
Coventry, England
03.2023

Diploma - Health and Social Care

Alisson Centre Of Excellence
England
01.2023

Skills

  • Knowledge of child development and trauma-informed care
  • Understanding of safeguarding and OFSTED regulations (UK) or local child welfare laws
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Adaptability in dynamic care environments
  • Knowledge of age-related conditions (eg, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s)
  • Training in First Aid
  • MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression)
  • Resilience
  • Strong communication skills

Timeline

Personal Support Worker

Hope At Hand Limited
05.2023 - Current

Children Support Worker

Confident Libra Health Care
06.2022 - 04.2023

MBA - International Human Resource Management

Coventry University

Diploma - Health and Social Care

Alisson Centre Of Excellence

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