HAPPINESS AKANU
Bath,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant with experience supporting patients in both hospital and home settings. Skilled in personal care, mobility assistance, medication support, and daily living activities, with a strong focus on dignity, safety, and emotional wellbeing. Reliable, patient, and able to work effectively as part of a team in fast-paced healthcare environments. Seeking a Care Assistant role in the UK to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Care Assistant / Healthcare Support Worker
EL GIBBOR Multispecialist Hospital
Woji, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, and mobility
- Monitored patient wellbeing and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic environment
- Provided emotional support to patients and families
- Supported nursing staff with routine care duties
- Ensured dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of patients
Administrator
Giant Feed & Aquacultural Services
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed office operations and customer service
- Maintained accurate documentation and reports
- Supported management with administrative tasks
- Coordinated schedules and internal communications
Family Caregiver
Private Care
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
06.2014 - 02.2020
- Provided daily personal care including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance
- Assisted with medication management and adherence to treatment schedules
- Monitored health and liaised with healthcare professionals when needed
- Prepared meals and encouraged hydration according to dietary requirements
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment
- Offered emotional support, companionship, and encouragement throughout recovery
- Coordinated medical appointments and managed healthcare needs
Graphics Designer / Computer Operator
Rohi Press World
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
01.2011 - 06.2014
- Designed print materials and handled computer operations
- Managed deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Graphics Designer / Computer Operator
Volkslink Graphics
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
03.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided design and computer support services
- Worked collaboratively with team members
Education
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike 01.2015 - 1 2019
Skills
- Personal care and patient support
- Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding, mobility)
- Medication support and monitoring health conditions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, patience, and compassion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management and organisation
- Maintaining hygiene, safety, and confidentiality
REFERENCES
Available on request
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Reading, Research, Designing, Meeting new people
Timeline
Care Assistant / Healthcare Support Worker
EL GIBBOR Multispecialist Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2025
Administrator
Giant Feed & Aquacultural Services
02.2020 - 01.2023
B.Sc. - Computer Science
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
01.2015 - 1 2019
Family Caregiver
Private Care
06.2014 - 02.2020
Graphics Designer / Computer Operator
Rohi Press World
01.2011 - 06.2014
Graphics Designer / Computer Operator
Volkslink Graphics
03.2010 - 01.2011