HELEN LATINWO
London,south east London
Summary
I have a background in providing person-centred care and support to individuals with varying needs, including older adults, people with disabilities, or those with mental health conditions. Experience includes assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, mobility support, and medication prompts. Skilled in building positive relationships, promoting independence, and supporting people to take part in social and community activities.
My Background also includes maintaining accurate care records, following care plans, and communicating effectively with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals. I work in line with safeguarding, dignity, and health and safety standards. Through hands-on Experience and training, i have developed strong empathy, patience, reliability, and the ability to respond calmly and professionally in challenging situations. instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with three years of Experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
Smart force Recruitment limited
London, South east
08.2022 - Current
Helped client's access community medical, housing and transportation resources.
Provided one-to-one and group counselling to improve client wellbeing.
Administered medication as required in care plans and instructed by doctors.
Providing emotional support at times of difficulty and stress.
Providing support for young people in their education and extracurricular activities..
Oversaw day-to-day office operations such as organizing correspondence, managing incoming calls and creating business records.
Collaborated closely with other managers to smooth and improve office operations.
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT)
CADBURY NIGERIA PLC, NATIOANL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS－
LAGOS NIGERIA, LAGOS ISLAND
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Conducted exit interviews for valuable feedback from departing employees.
- Ensured adherence to employment laws, minimising legal risks.
- Collaborated closely with department managers for better cross-functional communication.
- Handled administration of benefits program which increased overall staff satisfaction.
- Supported new hires during onboarding process, helping them settle into roles faster.
- Oversaw scheduling of annual leave requests avoiding understaffing issues during peak holiday seasons.
Administrative Officer
FIRST BANK NIG. PLC－IBADAN, CHALENGE
IBADAN OYO STATE, IBADAN SOUTH EAST
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Participated actively in departmental meetings contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Supervision and distribution of Inward mails.
- Organized files to support efficiency and traceability.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success , mostly manage over 40 customers per week.
- Facilitated increased team collaboration with effective interpersonal skills.
- Adapted quickly to changes in procedures or policies; maintained consistency in output quality despite fluctuations in workload demands.
Education
Master of Arts - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
LAGOS 2007 -
Higher National Diploma - Business Administration
THE POLYTHECNHNIC IBADAN
Ibadan Oyo state Nigeria 1997 - 2021
GCSEs - West African Examination
OUR LADY OF APOSTLE SCHOOL
IBADAN OYO STATE NIGERIA 1986 - 1992
Skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Packages
Training Team Building Customer services Safety& security Presentation development Strategic planning Communication skills Time management
Affiliations
- HOBBIES: Research, Singing and Travelling
Languages
English
Native
Certification
NCFE CACHE LEVEL3 DIPLOMA ADULT CARE
HELEN LATINWO
As a support worker , I provide person -centred care to help individuals live safely and independently. My role includes assisting with personal care , mobility, meals, and household tasks . I offer emotional support, encourage independence ,and help people take part in social and community activities . I monitor wellbeing , follow care plans , maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with families and professionals . I work safely , uphold dignity, and follow all safeguarding and health and safety guidelines.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support worker
Smart force Recruitment limited
08.2022 - Current
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT)
CADBURY NIGERIA PLC, NATIOANL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS－
01.2002 - 01.2003
Administrative Officer
FIRST BANK NIG. PLC－IBADAN, CHALENGE
01.1997 - 01.1999
Master of Arts - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY
2007 -
Higher National Diploma - Business Administration
THE POLYTHECNHNIC IBADAN
1997 - 2021
GCSEs - West African Examination
OUR LADY OF APOSTLE SCHOOL
1986 - 1992