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Halimat Toyosi Oritsejafor

Portsmouth,UK

Summary

Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant with hands-on experience providing personal care across residential, community, and hospital settings. Skilled in supporting individuals with complex needs including dementia, diabetes, and physical or learning disabilities. Demonstrates excellent communication, adaptability, and a strong commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing in line with CQC standards.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6048
6048
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Support Worker

Radis Community Care
Portsmouth, UK
08.2023 - 07.2025
  • Delivering compassionate care to clients in their homes, ensuring dignity, safety, and independence
  • Supporting individuals with dementia, mobility issues, and long-term health conditions
  • Assisting with daily living activities including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation
  • Monitoring and recording observations; promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff
  • Promoting rehabilitation and engagement in therapeutic activities in partnership with allied professionals
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of client.

Healthcare Assistant

A&RS Solutions
Hampshire
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided flexible domiciliary and residential care across various settings
  • Supported individuals with personal care and medication prompts under supervision
  • Maintained accurate daily care records and upheld safeguarding standards

Healthcare Assistant

Onikan General Hospital
Lagos
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Assisted nursing staff in providing general patient care
  • Monitored vital signs, supported mobility, and provided emotional reassurance to patients
  • Helped prepare patients for procedures and maintained hygiene standards across wards
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.

Education

Diploma - Accoun

National Open University of Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria

Some College (No Degree) -

Akinrotoye Memorial High School
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2016

First School Leaving Certificate -

Intellect Star School
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2010

Skills

  • Person-centred care
  • Safeguarding and confidentiality
  • Personal care and hygiene support
  • Medication awareness (non-administration)
  • Observations and vital signs monitoring
  • Record-keeping and care planning
  • Basic first aid and emergency response
  • Effective communication and teamwork
  • Dementia care expertise
  • Empathy for clients
  • Basic nursing care

Certification

  • Basic Life Support
  • Safeguarding Adults (Level 2)
  • Dementia Awareness
  • Duty of Care
  • Moving & Handling (Theory)
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Equality, Diversity and LGBTQ+ Awareness
  • Fire Safety Awareness
  • Health & Safety in Care Settings
  • Bed Rail Safety
  • Communication & Record Keeping
  • Basic First Aid

Timeline

Support Worker

Radis Community Care
08.2023 - 07.2025

Healthcare Assistant

A&RS Solutions
02.2023 - 08.2023

Healthcare Assistant

Onikan General Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2022

Diploma - Accoun

National Open University of Nigeria

Some College (No Degree) -

Akinrotoye Memorial High School

First School Leaving Certificate -

Intellect Star School

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