Henry Okezuonu
Plymouth,England
Summary
Experienced care professional specialising in person-centred care for elderly and dementia patients. Expertise in daily living support, medication administration, and health compliance. Strong communication skills enhance teamwork and conflict resolution. Committed to improving client well-being and advancing skills in mental health and learning disabilities support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Purus Healthcare Ltd
Plymouth, Devon
08.2024 - 11.2025
- - Monitored patient conditions and reported changes promptly to ensure safe care delivery.
- - Contributed to updated care protocols, improving patient satisfaction and quality of life.
- - Delivered consistent support, building strong, trusting relationships with patients.
- - Produced accurate and detailed care documentation, improving team communication and compliance.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant
Dependable Healthcare Ltd
Plymouth, Devon
09.2024 - 03.2025
- - Provide personalised care for patients, assisting with mobility, meals, hygiene, and daily routines.
- - Develop and implement tailored care plans, enhancing patient wellbeing and independence.
- - Foster trusting relationships with patients, supporting mental health and emotional needs.
- - Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and infection control in all care areas.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
Healthcare Assistant
Cera Care Ltd
Plymouth, Devon
09.2023 - 08.2024
- - Assisted patients with personal care and daily living tasks with dignity and respect.
- - Communicated effectively with healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- - Monitored vital signs, accurately recording observations to support clinical decisions.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
Healthcare Assistant
Ancilla Catholic Hospital
Ikeja, Lagos
02.2018 - 08.2023
- - Supported patients with limited independence, including grooming, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- - Promoted wellbeing through empathetic support, active listening, and companionship.
- - Assisted nursing staff with triage, treatment preparation, and patient monitoring.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Education
MSc - International Business
University of Plymouth
England 09.2023 - 09.2024
BSc - Economics
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Nigeria 09.2009 - 11.2012
OND - Marketing
Institute of Management and Technology
Enugu, Nigeria 07.2005 - 08.2007
Skills
- - Person-centred care & patient engagement
- - Daily living support: bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility
- - Elderly care & dementia support
- - Mental health & learning disabilities awareness
- - Medication administration & monitoring
- - Health and safety compliance, infection control
- - Communication, conflict resolution & teamwork
- - Care planning, documentation & reporting
- Dementia care expertise
- resilience in difficult situations
- Dementia care knowledge
- Empathy for clients
- Self-Management
- reliable and trustworthy
- Infection control knowledge
- Personal care assistance
- Personal care
Certification
- - First Aid
- - Safeguarding Children Level 2
- - Learning Disabilities & Autism Awareness
- - Medication Administration (Support Worker setting)
- - Infection Prevention & Control
- - Dysphagia Level 2
- - Food Hygiene in Care
- - Moving & Handling
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
INTERESTS
Reading, sports, long walks, and mindfulness. Passionate about personal wellbeing to provide consistent, compassionate support for others.
Affiliations
- Team Sports
- Volunteering
- Mentoring
- Fundraising
- Cooking
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Moving and Handling Inanimate object
- Medication Administration in a support Work Setting
- Mental Health Podcast
- Learning Disabilities and Autism
- Epilepsy and Seizure Managent
- Safeguarding Children level 2
- COSHH
- Fire Safety
- RIDDOR
- Dysphagia Level 2
- Food Hygiene in Care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Experience patient care assistant proficient in directing high-quality and efficient patient care.
- A reliable individual with an approachable demeanour, dedicated to providing superb patient care.
- I have excellent attention to detail when completing report.
Timeline
Support Worker / Healthcare Assistant
Dependable Healthcare Ltd
09.2024 - 03.2025
Support Worker
Purus Healthcare Ltd
08.2024 - 11.2025
MSc - International Business
University of Plymouth
09.2023 - 09.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Cera Care Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Ancilla Catholic Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2023
BSc - Economics
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
09.2009 - 11.2012
OND - Marketing
Institute of Management and Technology
07.2005 - 08.2007