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Work history
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Affiliations
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Lois Onyemaechi Isijola

Hartfield,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, specialising in dementia and end-of-life care. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of healthcare ethical standards, ensuring patient dignity and respect for cultural differences. Proficient in medication administration, infection control procedures, and nutrition management, with a strong focus on adapting to patient needs and providing mobility assistance. Multilingual team leader skilled in problem-solving and team building, committed to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Health care assistant

Sherwood Court
  • Collaborated with colleagues to improve team performance.
  • Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance physical strength and recovery of patients.
  • Enabled better understanding between healthcare team members by acting as a liaison between them.
  • Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
  • Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.
  • Facilitated social activities for patients, boosting morale and wellbeing.
  • Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
  • Maintained clean and organised work area, promoting a professional environment.
  • Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.

Bank Staff

Quantum Care
03.2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supported family visits by preparing rooms and facilitating comfortable interactions between parties.
  • Adapted communication styles to suit individual residents' needs, fostering understanding and trust.
  • Provided emotional support for elderly individuals, fostering a sense of security and companionship.
  • Enhanced safety within the facility by promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Assisted in feeding older adults who required help during meal times, maintaining their nutritional intake.
  • Assisted older adults with daily care activities to improve their quality of life.
  • Enabled improved mobility for residents through physical support and encouragement.
  • Ensured cleanliness and hygiene standards met in all residential areas, providing a healthy environment for inhabitants.
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
  • Administered oral and topical medication following instructions from medical personnel.

Behavioural Therapist

Nurture Child Development Centre
02.2021 - 01.2023

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assisted clients in developing healthier thought patterns which resulted in improved self-esteem and confidence levels.
  • Adapted approach depending on the unique circumstances of each client case, leading to more personalised care.
  • Improved client's self-understanding with cognitive behavioural therapy techniques.
  • Achieved timely therapeutic results with structured counselling sessions.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of clients' progress towards their therapeutic goals.
  • Demonstrated high levels of empathy and understanding whilst dealing with emotionally charged situations.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify clients' needs and concerns.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans to promote positive behaviour change.
  • Worked closely with families, providing them necessary support and guidance.
  • Contributed positively to team meetings, sharing insights from individual client cases.
  • Performed in-depth assessments to determine client issues and potential treatment plans.
  • Initiated risk assessments to assess psychological and social factors.

Health care assistant

Premium care solution
Hatfield, East Sussex
04.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
  • Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
  • Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
  • Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
  • Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
  • Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
  • Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
  • Handled challenging behaviour 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.
  • Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass communication

Madonna university
Okija Nigeria
05.2008 - 04.2012

Master of Science - Management with Digital marketing

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
05.2022 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Management
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Healthcare ethical standards understanding
  • Dementia care training
  • Elderly care proficiency
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity
  • Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
  • Respecting cultural differences
  • Adapting to patient needs
  • Patient dignity preservation
  • Physiological knowledge
  • Elderly care
  • Nutrition management
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Medication Administration
  • Mobility assistance
  • Infection control procedures
  • Team building
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Multilingual
  • Customer-focused
  • [Area of certification] qualified

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Travelling
  • Supporting People
  • Reading

Accomplishments

    Adults and Paediatrics- BLS

    Practical Assessment of CPR and First Aid Situation

    Food hygiene

    Awareness of mental health, dementia, and learning disability

    Fluids and Nutrition

    Manual handling & people movement low and practical

    Infection Control and Prevention

    Conflict Management

    Lone working

    Communication, Complaints, and Conflict resolution

    Covid Awareness, Donning and Doffing

    Confidentiality and information governance

    Equity and Diversity

    Medication management and awareness

    Health and Safety at Work

    Fire safety awareness

    Diabetes Awareness and Management

    Control of Substances Hazardous to Health/RIDDOR

    Ligature cutter

    NEWS

    Mental Capacity Act (Inc-mental Health Act & Dols)

    Safeguarding Children Level 1,2 &3

    Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 1,2&3

    Preventing Radicalization

    Counter Fraud

    CIPD ONLINE TRAINNING:

    Manual Handling

    COSHH

    Dementia Care

    Assessing Needs

    Communicating Effectively

    Health and Safety

    Anxiety

    Diversity and Equality

    Mental Capacity

    Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

    Safeguarding of Children

    Consent

    Develop Worker

    Principles of Care and Confidentiality

    Infection Control

    Food Hygiene

    Fire Training

Languages

English
Advanced
Afrikaans
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AVAILABLE TO BEGIN WORK IMMEDIATELY, WILLING TO WORK FLEXIBLE SHIFTS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WEEKENDS.

Timeline

Health care assistant

Premium care solution
04.2025 - Current

Bank Staff

Quantum Care
03.2023

Master of Science - Management with Digital marketing

University of Hertfordshire
05.2022 - 05.2023

Behavioural Therapist

Nurture Child Development Centre
02.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Science - Mass communication

Madonna university
05.2008 - 04.2012

Health care assistant

Sherwood Court
Lois Onyemaechi Isijola