Mathew Afolayan
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker with a strong foundation in empathetic and effective communication, organisational abilities, and patient care planning. Proficient in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and emergency response, with certifications in first aid and CPR. Demonstrates a robust understanding of confidentiality and data protection standards, ensuring reliable and trustworthy service delivery. Committed to health and safety awareness while adapting to clients' needs with resilience in challenging situations. Career goals include advancing expertise in patient assessment and care planning to enhance overall healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
Kent Community Health Foundation Trust
2024.07 - 2026.04
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
Support Worker
The Rock London
2021.10 - 2024.06
- Changing bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Cleaned rooms and sanitised kitchen workspaces.
- Kept Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Provided comprehensive personal care and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.
- Provided emotional support to make families and patients feel comfortable and supported.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Provided clients with exciting and mentally stimulating activities to improve quality of life.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times in line with organisational guidelines., carers and families updated on health conditions through regular communications.
- Assisted in the administration of various medications and taking samples from patients when required.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
Administrative Assistant
kunleade and assosiates limited
Lagos
2015.10 - 2020.09
- Answered phones and performed clerical office functions.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
- Directed incoming mail, interoffice messages and packages to office recipients.
- Organised and stored hardcopy files.
- Uploaded files and entered data into records management system.
- Performed administrative tasks, document management and report development for inter-departmental use.
- Maintained organised calendar covering team meetings, trips and appointments.
- Arranged supplies and spaces for staff meetings and trips.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
University of Ilorin
Nigeria 2010.09 - 2015.09
MSc - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Royal Agriculture University cirencester
2020.10 - 2021.09
Skills
- Empathetic and effective communication
- Strong organisational abilities
- Proficient in patient assessment and care planning
- Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection standard
- Skilled in crisis intervention and deescalation techniques
- First aid and CPR certified
SKILLS
NVQ 2 Health and Social Care
Prevention Management of Violence and Agression (PMVA)
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Health & Safety Awareness
- Adaptability to clients need
- reliable and trustworthy
- resilience in difficult situations
- Prevention Management of Violence and Agression (PMVA)
Certification
- NVQ 2 health and Social Care
- Prevention Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support worker
Kent Community Health Foundation Trust
2024.07 - 2026.04
Support Worker
The Rock London
2021.10 - 2024.06
MSc - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
Royal Agriculture University cirencester
2020.10 - 2021.09
Administrative Assistant
kunleade and assosiates limited
2015.10 - 2020.09
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
University of Ilorin
2010.09 - 2015.09