Funke Oyetakin
Wolverhampton,West Midlands
Summary
Experienced care professional with expertise in patient care, compliance, and safety. Proven problem-solving skills and strong leadership abilities enhance team performance and operational efficiency. Proficient in Microsoft Office and adept at time management, ensuring adaptability in dynamic environments. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work history
Care Professional
Advance Healthcare City & County Healthcare Group
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Provide personal grooming assistance such as bathing, dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients, support with meal preparation. Aiding clients with bedtime routines.
- Assist with transferring, moving and handling using mobility equipment such as hoists, standing aids, sliding sheets, to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
- Provide exceptional care to elderly patients including those with dementia, assisting with household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
- Administer medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing according to care plan.
- Work collaboratively with other carers to provide comprehensive service.
- Create positive relationships with clients through emotional support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Monitor clients' physical and mental health, reporting concerns to management for swift action.
- Participating in ongoing career development trainings.
Volunteer
Global Diabetes Initiative
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
05.2025 - Current
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Support to facilitate community outreaches, educating and sensitizing them on Diabetes treatment, management and prevention.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Care assistant
Multi-Treasure Care
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Participated actively in team meetings and shift handovers, discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
Mental health support worker
GoalPrime
Abuja, Nigeria
08.2019 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions leading to enhanced community integration.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
- Promoted safe environment by adhering to risk assessment guidelines.
- Navigated delicate situations with empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
- Supported individuals to improve their wellbeing with weekly goal-setting sessions.
- Built trustful rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
- Documented progress notes meticulously, enabling accurate patient assessments.
- Assisted service users by providing emotional and practical support.
- Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols ensuring respect for patient privacy.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Academy for Health and Fitness
United Kingdom 10.2025 -
Masters of Research - International Relations
University of Wolverhampton UK
Wolverhampton 01.2025 -
B.Sc. - Psychology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State 05.2015 - 07.2019
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
School of Healthcare
United Kingdom 01.2025 - 03.2025
GCSEs - Arts and Humanities
Foremost International Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2013
Certification - The Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
E-Learning For Healthcare
Online 07.2025 - 07.2025
Certificate - Moving and Handling Practical Training
Care skills Academy
Wolverhampton UK 04.2025 - 04.2025
Skills
- Basic life and emotional support
- Dementia care
- Manual handling
- Catheter and incontinence care expertise
- Elderly care
- Adult and Children Safeguarding
- Medication Administration
- CPR certified
- Overnight care
- Record keeping and documentation
- Mental health support
- Person-centred care
- Infection prevention and control
- Collaborative team skills
Certification
- Diploma in Health & Social Care – Level 2&3 (2025)
- The Oliver McGowan Training in Learning Disability and Autism (2025)
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Self Harm, Care Learning (2025)
- RevivR CPR/AED by British Heart Foundation (2025)
- Safeguarding and Prevention (2025)
- Pathway to Care Programme, Florence Academy (2024)
- Actions to and child sexual exploitation and abuse, EVP and UNICEF (2022)
- Child Protection in Emergencies, Plan International UNICEF (2021)
- The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google Digital Skills for Africa (2020)
- Workforce Collaboration and Development, The Young African Leadership Initiative YALI (2020)
- Management Strategies for People and Resources, The Young African Leadership Initiative YALI (2020)
- Annual congress and scientific conference: “Nigerian Association of Psychology Students” at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (2018)
- SDG'sACT Online Training, Sustainable Development Goals (2017)
- ICT Training, Obafemi Awolowo University ICT Center (2015)
INTERESTS
Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Personal Development
REFREES
Available upon request
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Academy for Health and Fitness
10.2025 -
Certification - The Oliver McGowan Training on Learning Disability and Autism
E-Learning For Healthcare
07.2025 - 07.2025
Volunteer
Global Diabetes Initiative
05.2025 - Current
Care Professional
Advance Healthcare City & County Healthcare Group
04.2025 - 10.2025
Certificate - Moving and Handling Practical Training
Care skills Academy
04.2025 - 04.2025
Masters of Research - International Relations
University of Wolverhampton UK
01.2025 -
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
School of Healthcare
01.2025 - 03.2025
Care assistant
Multi-Treasure Care
02.2023 - 01.2025
Mental health support worker
GoalPrime
08.2019 - 01.2023
B.Sc. - Psychology
Obafemi Awolowo University
05.2015 - 07.2019
GCSEs - Arts and Humanities
Foremost International Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2013