KABIRU AKANDE
Weston-super-Mare,North Somerset
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in special dietary planning, hygiene assistance, and medical equipment operation. Demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities through compassionate empathy and a respectful demeanour. Proficient in manual handling and familiar with care plans, ensuring efficient time management and proactive problem-solving. Aspires to further enhance counselling proficiency while contributing to holistic care environments.
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with{ 5 years} of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
EBURY COURT CARE SERVICES
IBADAN , NIGERIA
2024.11 - 2026.05
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
CARE ASSISTANCE
HOSANNA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
IBADAN , NIGERIA
2021.11 - 2024.11
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
Education
Higher National Diploma - STATISTICS
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, EDE
NIGERIA 2015.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- Special dietary planning knowledge
- Hygiene assistance
- Medical equipment operation
- Experience with disability support
- Manual handling competency
- Respectful demeanour
- Compassionate empathy
- Efficient time management
- Proactive attitude
- Counselling proficiency
- Familiarity with care plans
Affiliations
- SINGING AND READING
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Support worker
EBURY COURT CARE SERVICES
2024.11 - 2026.05
CARE ASSISTANCE
HOSANNA SPECIALIST HOSPITAL
2021.11 - 2024.11
Higher National Diploma - STATISTICS
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, EDE
2015.01 - 2018.01