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MERCY OSHO OKUNOLA

Dartford,Kent

Summary

Compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistant with over 2 years of experience supporting adults with complex needs in residential, hospital, and supported living settings. Skilled in delivering person-centred care, maintaining dignity and privacy, managing challenging behaviour, and promoting independence. Trained in DOLS, MSA, and certified in safeguarding, first aid, and medication administration, including the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. Passionate about delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care in line with UK standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Support Worker

Bright Brains Global
Sittingbourne, Kent
01.2023 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated personal care activities, enhancing health and hygiene practices.
  • Supported daily living tasks, including personal hygiene and mobility assistance.
  • Supervised high-risk individuals through consistent observations every 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Utilised hoists and mobility aids for safe transfers of service users.
  • Maintained precise care and fluid charts to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Administered medication as per schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
  • Reported on client progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and recommending actions.

Healthcare Assistant

Winiseph Care Home
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Provided holistic care to elderly residents and individuals with disabilities.
  • Monitored client wellbeing and reported on health status.
  • Adhered to strict infection control procedures and conducted environmental safety checks.
  • Collaborated with nurses and staff to deliver consistent, person-centred support.

Education

BSc - Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)

NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care

Highfield Qualification
United kingdom
03.2025 -

Skills

  • Professional boundaries understanding
  • Client empathy
  • Self-management
  • Infection control knowledge
  • Medication administration
  • Meal preparation
  • Finance management
  • Record-keeping
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Outdoor activities organisation
  • Report-writing
  • Negotiation skills

Certification

  • Care Certificate – Virtual College
  • Medication Administration (inc. MSA – Medication Support & Administration)
  • Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
  • Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Safeguarding Adults & Children
  • Manual Handling
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Basic Life Support
  • Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
  • Mental Health, Dementia & Learning Disabilities
  • Fluids, Nutrition & Food Hygiene
  • Data Protection & Confidentiality (Handling Information)
  • Allison UK Training (Introduction to Caregiving, Diploma in Caregiving, Caring for the Elderly and Disabled, Observation Skills, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Infection Control Awareness)

Custom

  • Continuous learning in health and social care
  • Volunteering and community service

Affiliations

  • Travelling
  • Meeting new people

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care

Highfield Qualification
03.2025 -

Support Worker

Bright Brains Global
01.2023 - 07.2025

Healthcare Assistant

Winiseph Care Home
01.2020 - 01.2023

BSc - Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology

Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)

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