GRACIOUS IMOBHIO
Basildon,Essex
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, health and safety regulations, and safe patient handling. Proficient in first aid, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS). Demonstrates excellent communication skills, empathy, and compassion while providing essential care assistance such as bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene maintenance. Skilled in physiotherapy assistance, mobility support, dementia care expertise, and end-of-life care understanding. Adept at managing care plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Committed to delivering compassionate care with resilience under emotional stress and maintaining cultural awareness. Career goal: to continue enhancing the quality of life for patients through dedicated support and advanced caregiving techniques.
Compassionate and reliable team member with impressive work ethic. Committed to improving health and wellbeing by facilitating exceptional levels of care. Proactive and friendly communicator with superb rapport-building skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
CARE SUPPORT WORKER
BS CARE MANGEMENT
Tilbury, Thurrock
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
- Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
- Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and well-being.
- Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring the safety of residents.
- Promoted a positive attitude among co-workers fostering an agreeable work atmosphere.
- Ensured medication administration as per schedules, adhering strictly to guidelines and instructions from healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
- Facilitated social activities for improved mental stimulation and engagement.
- Attended to basic medical needs, ensuring prompt professional attention when required.
- Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.
- Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Built meaningful rapport with service users with range of conditions.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
- Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Housekeeping cleaner
EDNA SERVICE LTD
Basildon, Essex
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Took initiative in identifying and addressing potential cleanliness issues proactively, thus preventing bigger problems down the line.
- Prioritised safety precautions throughout the cleaning process mitigating risk of accidents or injuries within the household.
- Completed housekeeping chores promptly without sacrificing quality of workmanship.
- Assisted in maintaining a comfortable home environment for clients via thoughtful arrangement of furnishings and decor items.
- Carried out deep cleans as necessary resulting in an immaculate living space for clients' enjoyment.
- Utilised environmentally friendly cleaning products to ensure sustainable practices whilst maintaining high cleanliness standards.
- Minimised health risks in residences with efficient removal of waste materials on a regular basis.
- Performed laundry tasks, leading to clean and neatly folded clothes for clients.
- Upheld highest cleanliness standards in client homes by diligent washing, scrubbing, and sanitising of surfaces.
- Demonstrated respect for client privacy while carrying out housekeeping responsibilities efficiently.
- Serviced bathrooms with fresh supplies and regular cleaning.
- Replaced sheets, duvets and pillowcases daily, maintaining spotless presentation standards.
- Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
- Kept housekeeping trolleys well-stocked, reporting low supplies to management for prompt reordering.
HEAD TEACHER
SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
09.2009 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with local community organisations for student enrichment programmes.
- Achieved higher student satisfaction with the introduction of extracurricular activities.
- Advocated for students' needs whilst maintaining focus on educational objectives.
- Devised strategic plans that resulted in improved student achievement levels.
- Managed school budget efficiently, ensuring optimal use of resources.
- Led school-wide initiatives, promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.
- Encouraged parental involvement in school functions, strengthening community ties.
- Created a safe learning environment, prioritising student safety and comfort.
- Developed a culture of continuous learning for staff development.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and meetings.
- Established high expectations for staff, fostering a professional teaching environment.
- Implemented new curriculum guidelines for better academic performance.
- Mentored newly appointed teachers to ensure alignment with school vision and mission.
- Reviewed and updated school policies to maintain compliance with education regulations.
- Organised teacher training workshops to improve teaching methodologies.
- Promoted student wellbeing by introducing mental health support services in the school.
- Increased staff morale through recognition programs and positive feedback sessions.
- Coordinated successful school events, enhancing student engagement and participation.
- Built outstanding relationships with staff, student and parents through meetings, counselling and seminar for optimised school morale.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
ACCOUNTING AND TREASURY OFFICER
HI-INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Increased operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes.
- Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
- Upheld laws and regulations within my jurisdiction, ensuring compliance from all parties involved.
- Managed conflict resolution for maintaining peace in the facility.
- Performed thorough investigations into reported incidents, leading to accurate record-keeping.
- Liaised closely with external agencies such as social services and housing departments, providing comprehensive support for individuals in need.
- Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Assisted during special events and large-scale operations ensuring smooth running of activities.
- Wrote detailed reports, aiding in case documentation.
- Maintained high standards of personal conduct, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
CARE ASSISTANT
HOPE MEDICAL CENTRE
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA
03.2006 - 04.2022
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Maintained a calm demeanour during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - MUSIC
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
NIGERIA 02.2002 - 09.2006
A-Levels - ART
ELAHOR GRAMMER SCHOOL
BENIN CITY, NIGERIA 09.1994 - 07.1999
Skills
*Patient care *Health and safety regulations *safe patient handling *patient transfer support *First aid knowledge *Medication administration *Excellent communication *Empathy and compassion *Basic life support (BLS) *Physical stamina *Time management *Cultural awareness *Residential care support *Essential care assistance eg bathing and dressing
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Physiotherapy assistance
- Mobility assistance capabilities
- Strong verbal communication
- Empathy for patient conditions
- Patience with difficult behaviour
- Resilience under emotional stress
- Bed making proficiency
- Personal care tasks
- Dementia care expertise
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Housekeeping
- Dementia care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Nutritional knowledge
- Feeding procedure familiarity
- Basic clinical duties
- End-Of-Life care understanding
- Communication with vulnerable individuals
- Patient personal hygiene assistance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Patient safeguarding
- Mobility support
- Risk Assessments
- Meal preparation
- Disability Care
- Care plan management
- Disability support
- Bathing and dressing support
- Wound dressing
- Compassionate care
- Bereavement support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Record-keeping
- Learning disability support
- Emotional resilience
- Assisted feeding
- Running errands
- Disability awareness
- Time efficiency
- Pain management basics
Affiliations
- Reading and Dancing
Certification
Covid 19
Fire Safety Awareness
Adult Safeguarding
child safeguarding
Adult Support and protection
Introduction to incident management
Introduction to stomach care
Antibribery and corruption
Catheter care
Basic First Aid Awareness
Basic life support
End of Life care
Caring for someone with Epilepsy
Duty of care
Eating Disorder Awareness
Food Hygiene
Introduction to
medication Administration
Record keeping
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Housekeeping cleaner
EDNA SERVICE LTD
02.2024 - 11.2024
CARE SUPPORT WORKER
BS CARE MANGEMENT
11.2023 - Current
ACCOUNTING AND TREASURY OFFICER
HI-INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
03.2020 - 12.2022
HEAD TEACHER
SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
09.2009 - 04.2023
CARE ASSISTANT
HOPE MEDICAL CENTRE
03.2006 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - MUSIC
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
02.2002 - 09.2006
A-Levels - ART
ELAHOR GRAMMER SCHOOL
09.1994 - 07.1999