JUDE CHISOM OKOLI
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
Having reviewed the job description, my experience and qualifications make me an ideal candidate for this role. I have worked in the healthcare sector for over two years and have acquired the necessary skills, experience, and qualities required for a healthcare job. Drawing from my background in a similar role, I understand the importance of approaching resident care with compassion and empathy. Through my professional journey, I have refined these attributes and gained a profound comprehension of vulnerable individuals
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare worker
Sanctuary Care home
Edinburgh, united kingdom
09.2024 - Current
- Supported residents with personal care, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, ensuring their comfort and needs were respected.
- Applied moving and handling procedures to safely assist service users with restricted mobility.
- Protecting residents and myself against harmful germs via infection control techniques and using appropriate PPE.
- Organised recreational activities such as dominoes, cards, board games, Painting, and Bingo, which encouraged social interaction among residents and foster friendships
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring, and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Monitored vital signs, alerting nurse staff to any abnormalities.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment, maintaining infection control standards.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on healthcare best practices per the SSCS code of practice, ensuring high-quality care.
- Aided in exercise routines under the physiotherapist's instructions, supported physical rehabilitation goals.
Healthcare support worker
Staffscanner Healthcare limited
Edinburgh, United kingdom
03.2024 - Current
- Attended mandatory training courses on a regular basis to keep skills updated..
- Provided companionship and emotional support to distressed or lonely residents.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal care.
- Performed set tasks according to individual patient care plans.
- Successfully positioned, lifted, and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals and refreshments, maintaining hydration levels of patients.
Healthcare support worker( Disabilities)
No. 1 healthcare
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Improved hygiene standards by assisting residents with personal care needs like bathing and dressing.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or challenging behaviours from residents, exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
- Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
- Delivered high-quality care following individual care plans.
- Ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping to assist patient with needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Federal University of Technology
Nigeria 11.2014 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Real Estate Management and Investment
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh 09.2022 - 08.2023
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Empathic listening
- Dementia awareness
- Disability Care
- Activity planning
- Efficient multitasking
- Infection prevention
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Communication skills
- Willing to work shifts
Certification
• Moving and handling people.
• Oliver Mc Gowan Training
• Epilepsy and Seizure Management.
• Infection Prevention and Control.
• Dementia Awareness.
• First Aid and Basic Life Support.
• Food Hygiene
• End of Life Care.
• Person-centred Care
• Role of a Care Worker.
• Communication and Record Keeping.
• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare worker
Sanctuary Care home
09.2024 - Current
Healthcare support worker
Staffscanner Healthcare limited
03.2024 - Current
Healthcare support worker( Disabilities)
No. 1 healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2024
Master of Science - Real Estate Management and Investment
Edinburgh Napier University
09.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
Federal University of Technology
11.2014 - 12.2019
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