JERRY DURU
Swindon,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in disability support and elderly care, demonstrating proficiency in medication administration, hygiene assistance, and safeguarding policy knowledge. Adept at managing complex care plans with a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills, ensuring high-quality support for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and learning disabilities. Skilled in manual handling, relationship management, and activity supervision, with a strong commitment to enhancing patient well-being through efficient time management and adaptability in healthcare settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support care worker
Life Anchor Care Ltd
Swindon, England
2025.11 - Current
- Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from clients exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers allowing them brief periods of rest or time off from caring duties.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual client.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
- Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Helped organise engaging recreational activities to enhance the social skills of patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to requests or concerns.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
- Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in client behaviour to healthcare professionals.
- Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
Health care assistant
St. David Hospital Owerri, Imo State
Owerri, Nigeria
2022.11 - 2024.12
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Administrative officer
Imo State Civil Service Commission
Owerri, Nigeria
2017.05 - 2021.12
- Improved file management system through systematic categorisation and labelling practices.
- Maintained a clean, organised workspace; improved productivity levels.
- Simplified complex information via clear, concise written communication skills; eased understanding across departments.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Offered administrative support to the management team resulting in enhanced operations.
- Organised monthly reports to maintain record accuracy.
- Handled confidential documents with utmost care; ensured data security at all times.
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing and organising the day-to-day administrative duties.
- Facilitated increased team collaboration with effective interpersonal skills.
- Assisted in arranging meetings for smoother communication channels.
- Responded promptly to emails, letters and phone calls; facilitated seamless external communication.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of South Wales
Pontypridd 2025.02 - 2025.08
Higher National Diploma - Business Administration and Management
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
Nigeria 2003.09 - 2005.08
National Diploma - Business Administration and Management
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria 1999.09 - 2002.08
Skills
- Good judgement
- Familiarity with care plans
- Disability support provision
- Experience with disability support
- Hygiene assistance
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Manual handling competency
- Communication excellence
- Proactive attitude
- Efficient time management
- Adaptability in healthcare settings
- Calm under pressure
- Medication Administration
- Relationship Management
- Activity transport and supervision
- Outdoor activities organisation
- Learning disabilities support
- Epilepsy awareness
- Residential care support
- Physical Fitness
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Elderly care expertise
- Shopping assistance
- Residential housekeeping
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Patient safeguarding
- Housekeeping
- Mobility support
Timeline
Support care worker
Life Anchor Care Ltd
2025.11 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Business
University of South Wales
2025.02 - 2025.08
Health care assistant
St. David Hospital Owerri, Imo State
2022.11 - 2024.12
Administrative officer
Imo State Civil Service Commission
2017.05 - 2021.12
Higher National Diploma - Business Administration and Management
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri
2003.09 - 2005.08
National Diploma - Business Administration and Management
Federal Polytechnic Nekede
1999.09 - 2002.08