Joseph Omojuwa
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care, specializing in elderly and dementia support. Demonstrates proficiency in preserving patient dignity, adapting to individual needs, and maintaining personal hygiene assistance. Skilled in emergency response training, medication administration, and palliative care, ensuring comprehensive health assessment and monitoring. Committed to respecting cultural differences and upholding healthcare ethical standards while providing compassionate caregiving. Career goals include advancing person-centered care plans and enhancing interdepartmental collaboration within healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health care assistant
DEMIDAV LTD
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2023.10 - Current
- Supporting patients in their respective homes.
- Assisting elderly patients with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in their homes.
- Escorted patients for outdoor activities like shopping, tests, or hospital appointments, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for both staff and patients.
- Handled challenging behavior from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring, and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Provided high-quality person-centered support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Observed patient condition and behavior closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitating effective communication channels.
- Administration of medication according to prescription.
Onboarding specialist
Reed
Northampton, Northamptonshire
2023.06 - 2023.09
- Managed sensitive information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust among all employees.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all new employees during their initial integration period.
- Assisted in developing an efficient feedback system that encouraged open communication between newcomers and supervisors.
- Improved employee retention through effective onboarding processes.
- Answered frequently asked questions from applicants and employees about standard policies, benefits, and other HR related processes.
- Maintained employee confidentiality, reviewing and updating HR systems in conformance with GDPR.
- Ensured smooth transition by coordinating all onboarding activities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry practices in relation to staff induction and development.
- Provided ongoing support for new hires, resulting in higher job satisfaction levels.
Support worker
AJ Recruitment Agency
Leeds, York
2023.04 - 2023.06
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals, leading to improved patient well-being.
- Actively listened to the client's concerns, creating a comforting environment.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress, leading to adjustments in personalized care plans.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behavior changes for the healthcare team's reference.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Assisted with mobility issues, enabling easier movement around the home.
- Supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities to live an independent and fulfilled life
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Provided companionship during outings, contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Following the procedures in the care plan to best support the service user.
Healthcare support worker
Amazing Grace Care
Ijebu-ode , Nigeria
2020.07 - 2022.12
- Supported the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Worked closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
- Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals and refreshments, maintaining hydration levels of patients.
- Documented patient observations accurately for the healthcare team's reference.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients.
- Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance the physical strength and recovery of patients.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering, and replenishing.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Positioned, lifted, and transported patients with limited mobility.
Teacher
Oluyoro Girls Grammar School
Ibadan, Nigeria
2018.06 - 2020.04
- Attended professional development sessions to stay updated with latest teaching methodologies.
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Worked closely with colleagues to implement cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Tailored homework assignments according to individual student ability level, increased understanding of complex concepts.
- Used established standards and teaching expertise to plan learning programmes.
- Personalized instruction and personal mentoring based on individual strengths and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria 2013.12 - 2017.10
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Healthcare and Social care
ProQual AB LTD
Newport, Brough 2025.01 - 2026.03
Skills
- Patient dignity preservation
- Clear and concise report writing
- Attention to details
- Elderly care proficiency
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Diabetes management techniques
- Blood pressure measurement
- Understanding healthcare ethical standards
- Multitasking under pressure
- Patient engagement
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Emergency response training
- Knowledge about autism and learning disabilities
- Home care
- Empathy and compassion
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Clear communication
- Patient transporting
- Ability to use Moving and handling techniques and equipment's
- Infection control procedures
- CPR certification
- First Aid
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Housekeeping
- Organizational standards
- Ability to stay calm and work under pressure
- GDPR awareness
Certification
Care Certificate
NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care
Full UK driver's license
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Healthcare and Social care
ProQual AB LTD
2025.01 - 2026.03
Health care assistant
DEMIDAV LTD
2023.10 - Current
Onboarding specialist
Reed
2023.06 - 2023.09
Support worker
AJ Recruitment Agency
2023.04 - 2023.06
Healthcare support worker
Amazing Grace Care
2020.07 - 2022.12
Teacher
Oluyoro Girls Grammar School
2018.06 - 2020.04
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication
Olabisi Onabanjo University
2013.12 - 2017.10