Ijeoma Okafor
Sutton,Surrey
Summary
provide person-centred care and support to individuals with diverse needs, promoting their independence, dignity, wellbeing and quality of life. supported individuals with daily living activities, personal care, medication, appointment and community activities while encouraging choice, independence and social inclusion.
worked in line with individual support plan, risk assessment, safeguarding procedures and positive behaviour support strategies.
maintained accurate daily record, communicated effectively with colleagues and professionals, and responded appropriately to changing needs or incident. built positive and professional relationship with the people supported while ensuring their right, safety and confidentiality were respected.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Achieve together
suttton, surrey
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client well-being.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
- Provided personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, staying informed about best practices in care.
- Tracked and documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and any changes in condition, contributing to continuous care improvement.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care services, ensuring a holistic approach to client health.
- Arranged transport for clients to attend medical appointments, social events, and other activities, enhancing their community participation.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and budgeting, increasing their financial independence and security.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Monitored client health and well-being, swiftly responding to emergencies and liaising with healthcare providers as necessary.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients' families, providing updates and advice to support them in their caring roles.
Care Assistant
the padle health care
Dunstable, bedforshire
10.2023 - 07.2025
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, tailored to individual needs.
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care services.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Advocated for residents' rights and wellbeing, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
Care Assistant
niger hospital
lokoja, kogi state
10.2018 - 10.2023
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitated social activities, encouraging interaction and community within the care home.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
Care Assistant
poly hospital
lokoja, kogi state
10.2012 - 10.2018
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
- Facilitated social activities, encouraging interaction and community within the care home.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Enhanced patient outcomes, educating on disease prevention and wellness measures to reduce symptoms.
- Counselled patients on pain management and medication risks with strong focus on substance abuse prevention.
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Supported high-care clients during mealtimes by offering feeding assistance.
- Completed activities of daily living for clients unable to manage personal hygiene.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
chuwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university
anambra01-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Safeguarding policies
- Personal care
- Building relationships
- Record-keeping
- Safeguarding protocols
- Meal preparation
- Health and safety procedures
- Mental health support
- Learning disabilities support
- Care planning
- Infection control knowledge
- Mental health support techniques
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Dementia care knowledge
- Housekeeping management
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Advocacy
- Legislation knowledge
- Substance abuse counselling
- Risk assessment
- Emotional support
- Person-centred approach
- Hygiene management
- Effective communication
- Behaviour management
- Health and safety compliance
- Communication skills
Timeline
Support Worker
Achieve together
02.2024 - Current
Care Assistant
the padle health care
10.2023 - 07.2025
Care Assistant
niger hospital
10.2018 - 10.2023
Care Assistant
poly hospital
10.2012 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science -
chuwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university