Michael Abu
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
I am a compassionate and patient-focused Healthcare Assistant with experience delivering high-quality care in both hospital and residential settings. I have a strong background in supporting individuals with their daily living needs while maintaining dignity, comfort and emotional well-being. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, assisting with mobility and personal hygiene and working closely with nurses and families to create a safe, supportive environment. I am calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and committed to promoting independence, respect and quality of life for every resident.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Southampton
07.2023 - Current
- Provide high-quality, compassionate care for patients, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met with dignity and respect.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing and feeding.
- Support patients with mobility challenges, using assistive equipment and techniques to prevent falls and ensure safety.
- Conduct regular observations of patients’ vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration, reporting significant changes to the nursing team.
- Offer emotional and social support, listening attentively to patient concerns and fostering a trusting relationship to improve their care experience.
- Participate in patient and family education, helping them understand care plans and encourage proactive participation in the care process.
- Ensure confidentiality of patient records, maintaining privacy and respecting patient autonomy.
- Provide support for patients with chronic conditions, ensuring comfort and consistent care and actively promoting their independence.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to the individual needs of patients.
Healthcare Assistant
Eirene Healthcare
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Aid service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Farm Manager
Mya Royals Integrated Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Primary job descriptions and duties
- Ensuring all aspects of running the farm are met
- Managing and motivating a team
- Ensuring welfare of livestock
- Maintaining safe working practices
- Ventilation management
- Feed management and vaccinations
- Production performance and evaluation.
Advertising Executive
Punch Nigeria Limited
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Consulting with clients to determine their advertising needs and preferences
- Managing assigned key accounts and liaising between clients and internal departments
- Answering client queries and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Identifying new business leads and contributing to the expansion of business activities
- Establishing and maintaining strong professional networks and partnerships
- Documenting campaign processes and keeping abreast of industry trends.
Online Advertising Executive
Leadership Newspaper Group
, Nigeria
09.2013 - 11.2015
- Conduct online market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
- Actively seek out new sales opportunities through networking and social media
- Set up meetings with potential clients and listen to their wishes and concerns
- Prepare and deliver appropriate presentations on products and services
- Assist in online business growth and increase customer base.
Sales Executive
Globacom Nigeria
04.2012 - 09.2013
- Prospect and drive sales order value and revenue growth in sales of sim cards
- End to end business development including lead generation, order processing and order closure
- Manage the customer relationship with various Globacom carriers, enterprises & domestic wholesale customers
- Customer Service and Relationship Management
Operation Supervisor
Abakubiri Nigeria Limited (NYSC)
02.2011 - 04.2012
- Planning and executing departmental budgets
- Overseeing inventory needs and undertaking office management and administration
- Coming up with effective strategies to enhance the organization's financial health
- Motivating and supervising employees.
Education
BSc - Political Science
• University of Maiduguri
Borno State, Nigeria 03.2007 - 04.2010
• Interim Joint Matriculation Examination - IJMB
Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic
Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria /2003 - /2005
Secondary School Certificate -
• The Corinthians International Secondary School
Kaduna State, Nigeria /1994 - /2000
Skills
- Skills
- Patient Care & Monitoring
- Vital Signs & ECG Recording
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Empathy & Compassionate Care
- Communication & Teamwork
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Time Management & Organization
- Microsoft Office & Internet Tools - Certifications
- Care Certificate (Completed)
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
- Cannulation and Venesection
- Manual Handling of Plus Size Patients
- Wound Assessment and Management
- Adult Male Catheterization (In View)
- NVQ Level 3 in Adult and Social Care (In View)
Languages
English
Fluent
Learning, Making Friends and Driving
I learn to acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviours, skills, values, attitudes, and preferences. I make friends to have an understanding about diverse culture, friends encourages me to keep going when times get tough and celebrate your successes with me. Driving gives me the opportunity to explore new places and discover fresh sights and sounds.
Additional Information
I hold a UK NARIC/ECCTIS comparability certificate confirming my degree equivalency and English
proficiency.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
07.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Eirene Healthcare
01.2021 - 02.2023
Farm Manager
Mya Royals Integrated Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
Advertising Executive
Punch Nigeria Limited
12.2015 - 05.2019
Online Advertising Executive
Leadership Newspaper Group
09.2013 - 11.2015
Sales Executive
Globacom Nigeria
04.2012 - 09.2013
Operation Supervisor
Abakubiri Nigeria Limited (NYSC)
02.2011 - 04.2012
BSc - Political Science
• University of Maiduguri
03.2007 - 04.2010
• Interim Joint Matriculation Examination - IJMB
Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic
/2003 - /2005
Secondary School Certificate -
• The Corinthians International Secondary School
/1994 - /2000
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