KAZEEM ADEBUKOLA AKINOLA
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
Compassionate, patient, and reliable individual seeking a Care Assistant / Support position. Although I do not have formal experience in the care sector, I have strong interpersonal skills, a caring nature, and a genuine desire to support vulnerable people. I am committed to providing respectful, person-centred care and promoting dignity and independence at all times. Compassionate Care Assistant with a strong commitment to providing respectful, person-centred support. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature, ensuring dignity and independence for vulnerable individuals. Contributes to a supportive environment through effective communication and reliability. Empathetic individual with a focus on delivering emotional and practical support. Develops strong relationships through active listening and trustworthiness, ensuring the well-being of those in care. Maintains a safe and clean environment while promoting independence and personal dignity.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef Assistance
Edinburgh Catering company
Edinburgh
03.2025 - Current
- Worked as part of the team
- Support chef in food production
- Keep kitchen clean at all time
- Provided good customer service
- Followed workplace policies and procedures
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards
Informal Care (Family Support)
- Assisted Grandparent during illness, bathing, support in feeding and keep hospital appointment
- Assisted a family member with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping
- Provided companionship and emotional support
- Helped with medication reminders
- Supported mobility and ensured a safe environment
Education
MSc - International Business Management
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh04-2026
HND - Agricultural Engineering
Federal College of Agriculture
Ibadan, Nigeria01-2009
Skills
- Kind
- Empathetic
- Patient
- Excellent communication skills
- Good listener
- Responsible
- Trustworthy
- Able to follow instructions
- Care plans
- Basic knowledge of health and safety
- Teamwork skills
- Punctuality
- Willingness to learn
- Complete training
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Kitchen cleanliness
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritisation
- Health and safety
- Chef assistance
- Early morning check-out assistance
- Financial assistance knowledge
- Knowledge of roadside assistance
- Kitchen inventory assistance
- Goal setting assistance
- Assistance with outings
- Culturally sensitive assistance
- Supply chain assistance
- Reception assistance
- Chef station management
- Events and webinar assistance
- Personal care and daily living assistance
Certification
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Food Hygiene
- Willing to complete Care Certificate training
Custom Section
Eligible to work in the UK
Availability
Available for flexible shifts
References
References available on request
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hobbies and interests
- Listening to music
- Watching action movies
- Photography and Videography
- Listening to news
- Hang out with friends
Timeline
Chef Assistance
Edinburgh Catering company
03.2025 - Current
Informal Care (Family Support)
MSc - International Business Management
Edinburgh Napier University
HND - Agricultural Engineering
Federal College of Agriculture