Kobimdi Chike
Eastleigh,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Support Worker committed to delivering high-quality care and support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Seeking a position to leverage my expertise and passion for promoting mental well-being and facilitating recovery.
With over ten years of experience in mental health support and general healthcare, I specialize in assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care and treatment plans. I excel in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and providing emotional support, with a comprehensive understanding of various mental health disorders and treatment modalities. As an excellent communicator and active listener, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and other service providers. I am dedicated to maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Care Support Worker
Bluebird House | Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
03.2024 - Current
- Oversee and coordinate the delivery of high-quality care to patients, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans and treatment protocols
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of eight patients' needs and develop personalized care plans
- Monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals
- Delivery of direct personal patient care, including personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, and feeding whilst prioritizing patient dignity, privacy, and independence
- Accompany patients on outdoor recreational activities to promote well-being and social interaction
- Administer first aid in emergency situations, providing immediate and effective care
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of healthcare support workers, providing guidance and training as needed.
Senior Health Care Support Worker
University Teaching Hospital Southampton NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, UK - NHSP
02.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement a behavioral management strategy, reducing disruptive incidents
- Coordinate and deliver high-quality mental health care to patients, ensuring adherence to individualized care plans and treatment protocols
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' mental health needs and develop personalized care plans
- Assist in the delivery of direct patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and feeding whilst prioritizing patient dignity, privacy, and independence
- Monitor individuals' physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments
- Support the implementation of individualized care plans under the supervision of other healthcare professionals
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive and coordinated care
- Monitor and report changes in patients' conditions to senior healthcare providers.
Care Support Worker
JVC Connections LTD, UK - Agency worker
03.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in the delivery of direct patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and feeding
- Supported the implementation of individualized care plans under the supervision of senior staff
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting a positive and caring environment
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive and coordinated care
- Monitored and reported changes in patient's conditions to senior healthcare providers
- Assisted with the preparation and administration of medications as directed
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards in all interactions.
Health Care Support Worker
Leeds Hospital | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Maintained high levels of patient morale for over four patients, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritizing patient dignity, privacy, and independence
- Meticulously and successfully followed individualized care plans for five patients to achieve agreed objectives
- Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement and development
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions, and patient activities for up-to-date patient records
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity, and eating percentages to aid continued patient assessment
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
Health Care Assistant
Leeds Hospital | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria
01.2012 - 07.2015
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments
- Thoroughly sterilized and sanitized clinical and mobility equipment
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care
- Provided holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and creative activities
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
Health Care Assistant
Leeds Hospital | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria
08.2008 - 12.2011
- Assisted 5 (five) individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living
- Maintained accurate records of over five (5) to effectively measure client development against care plan objectives
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity, and respect
- Performed range of motion exercises, supporting improved service user health and fitness
- Aided in bathing, dressing, and continence support
- Supported, guided, and empowered service users to achieve their optimal capabilities
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping
- Transported clients to appointments and completed errands
- Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring
- Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships
- Followed safe lifting and driving practices to achieve the highest level of client safety.
Education
BSc - Biochemistry
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Enugu, Nigeria07.2006
Skills
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Electronic observation of patients
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Temperature, Respiratory, and Pulse monitoring
- Assistance with feeding and fluid intake
- Blood sugar level monitoring
- Restraining techniques for ensuring patient safety and well-being
- Personal care Assistance (Daily living support, Housekeeping tasks)
- Emergency Response and First Aid
- Recreational Activity Coordination
- Record-Keeping and Documentation
Certification
- PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and aggression) Mental Health - Refresher course, 04/01/24, UK
- Certified Mental Health Support Worker, UK
- CSTF Healthcare (all in one Mandatory Training), 2023, Southampton, UK
- Basic Life Support, 2023, UK
- Equality and Diversity, 2023, UK
- Fire Safety, 2023, UK
- Dignity in Care, 2023, UK
- Health and Safety, 2023, UK
- Food Hygiene, 2023, UK
- Lone Worker, 2023, UK
- Fluids and Nutrition Training, 2023, UK
- Moving and Handling, 2023, UK
- Safeguarding Adults level 1&2 (Adult support and protection), 2023, UK
- Equality & Diversity, 2023, UK
- Safeguarding Children Level 2 & 3, 2023, UK
- Preventing Radicalisation - Awareness, 2023, UK
- Infection Prevention & Control Level 1, 2023, UK
- Mental Capacity Act - Young People Aged 16-17, 2023, UK
- Oliver McGowen, 2023, UK
- Speak Up, 2023, UK
- Healthcare Support Worker Certificate, 2023, UK
- Information Governance, 2023, UK
- Therapeutic Observation, 2023, UK
- Patient Handling Level 2, 2023, UK
- Suicide Awareness, 2023, UK
- First Aid Certificate, 2022, Florence Academy
- CPR Certificate, 2022, Florence Academy
Areas Of Experience
- Dementia/Nursing homes
- Care Homes
- Young people's camps
- Learning disability/ Autism
- Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals/ Outpatient Mental Health Clinics
- Psychiatric Nursing Homes
- Forensic Mental Health Facilities
- Psychiatric Unit (PU)
- Personal care
- Basic Life Support
- Health & Safety
- Record Management
Timeline
Senior Health Care Support Worker
Bluebird House | Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
03.2024 - Current
Senior Health Care Support Worker
University Teaching Hospital Southampton NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, UK - NHSP
02.2024 - Current
Care Support Worker
JVC Connections LTD, UK - Agency worker
03.2023 - 02.2024
Health Care Support Worker
Leeds Hospital | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria
08.2015 - 12.2022
Health Care Assistant
Leeds Hospital | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria
01.2012 - 07.2015
Health Care Assistant
Leeds Hospital | Onitsha Anambra, Nigeria
08.2008 - 12.2011
BSc - Biochemistry
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
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