Mary Uche
Support Worker (Mental Health)
Birmingham,West Midland
Summary
Experienced healthcare assistant/Mental health support worker proficient in directing high-quality and efficient patient care. Skilled in offering emotional support, crisis intervention and fostering a positive and safe environment for clients. Reliable individual with approachable demeanour, possessing strong communication skills, championing patient independence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Support Worker
Premiere Advantage Ltd
Dudley
02.2024 - Current
- Provide personal care and assistance to patients with various medical conditions
- Measures, and records patients intake and output according to established protocols and order.
- Using principles of patient & family centred care develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients and family, team members, department and medical centre personnel.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
Mental Health Support Worker
Gray Healthcare
Lichfield
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for patients struggling with maladaptive patterns such as aggression or selfharm.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health support.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate intervention strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
Support Worker
Cruise Healthcare Ltd
Birmingham
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
Healthcare Assistant
Imo State Specialist Hospital
Imo State, Nigeria
08.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Human Anatomy - Human Anatomy
Nnamdi Azikiwe College Of Health Science And Techn
Nnamdi Azikiwe College Of Health Science And Techn07.2022
Skills
Health checks
Certification
Medication Management
Timeline
Support Worker
Premiere Advantage Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Medication Management
02-2024
Basic Life Support
02-2024
Safeguarding Adults and Children
02-2024
Self harm and ligature trained
02-2024
PROACT-SCIPr-UK trained
02-2024
CPI/MAPA trained
02-2024
Manual handling
02-2024
PMVA
02-2024
Autism Awareness
02-2024
Mental Health Support Worker
Gray Healthcare
08.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Cruise Healthcare Ltd
01.2023 - 08.2023
Healthcare Assistant
Imo State Specialist Hospital
08.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor's Degree: Human Anatomy - Human Anatomy
Nnamdi Azikiwe College Of Health Science And Techn
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