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Irene Odiyaa Manu

Banbury ,Oxfordshire

Summary

A caring, compassionate, and self-motivated community healthcare assistant with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. With over one year of experience in the UK healthcare industry, have gained a wide range of clinical expertise, including caring for patients with dementia, mental health conditions, Parkinson's disease, and those receiving end-of-life care. Have also managed patients with diabetes, monitored their blood glucose levels, and provided interventions as per their care plans. Passionate about enriching lives and supporting independence, I ensure a person-centred approach to care that meets patients' needs and preferences while upholding their privacy, dignity, respect, and confidentiality. Confident in providing personal care to all ages, including the elderly, children, adolescents, and adults. Have also displayed great commitment towards helping and caring for others both on and off duty. In addition, I have been a great team player all through my career, working harmoniously with other team members to achieve the set aims and objectives of the organisation. I am skilled in monitoring and recording vital signs and observations in line with professional guidelines. Taking pride in offering emotional support and empathy alongside practical care, I always strive to provide the highest quality service.


Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care Assistant

CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
01.2024 - Current
  • Run errand for patients, do shopping, and pick up other necessities.
  • Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Assisted with mobility, transfers, and positioning to prevent falls and maintain comfort.
  • Taking patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
  • Provided companionship and engaged in meaningful conversations and activities.
  • Assisting clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
  • Planed and prepared nutritious meals to ensure dietary requirements were met.
  • Optimize 100% patient satisfaction through compassion, personalised care and effective communication.
  • Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary.
  • Delivered high quality care and promoted patient dignity and privacy.
  • Supported clients in managing medication schedules and assisted with medication administration (oral, topical and subcutaneous medications ).
  • Documented care activities and maintained accurate records of clients' conditions and Progress.
  • Escorting patients to hospital appointments.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
  • Implemented care plans and followed specific instructions provided by healthcare Professionals.

Teaching Assistant

SIPL Basic Junior High School
Daboase, Ghana
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervise students to maintain adherence with health and safety requirements, inside and outside classroom.
  • Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
  • Organize and distribute learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents.
  • Assist teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Performed 50% administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Junior High Education

University of Cape Coast
Ghana
10.2018 - 10.2022

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Home Economics

West African Senior Secondary School
Ghana
09.2014 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Disability Care
  • Elderly Care
  • Patient Handling and positioning
  • Domestic Help
  • Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management
  • Flexible Schedule and Availability
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Dressing
  • Dementia Care
  • Patient Management

Certification

  • Level 3 diploma in health and social care - Training Express
  • Care Certificate Standards 1-15 Brince Training UK
  • Moving and Handling patients - Florence Academy
  • Basic Life Support- Florence Academy
  • Understanding Learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder - Florence Academy
  • Dementia ( Level 1&2) - Florence Academy
  • Mental capacity - Florence Academy
  • Falls and Fracture Prevention - Florence Academy
  • Continence Management and Care - Florence Academy
  • Infection Prevention and Control (Level 1&2) - Florence Academy
  • Safeguarding Adults L1&2 (Adult Support & Protection) inc Preventing Radicalisation - Florence Academy
  • Wound Care and Tissue Viability Training - Florence Academy
  • Medication Administration - Florence Academy
  • Lone Worker Training - Florence Academy
  • Health, Safety and Welfare (inc COSHH & RIDDOR) - Florence Academy
  • Catheter Care - Florence Academy

Timeline

Care Assistant

CaringPlus Healthcare Services Ltd
01.2024 - Current

Teaching Assistant

SIPL Basic Junior High School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Junior High Education

University of Cape Coast
10.2018 - 10.2022

Senior Secondary School Certificate - Home Economics

West African Senior Secondary School
09.2014 - 06.2017

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