Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Nkechinyere Nzewigbo

Nottingham,Nottinghamsh

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care and support. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and recovery through attentive service and effective communication. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining a clean, safe environment while collaborating with medical teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health care assistant

Mark Time Care Ltd
Nottingham, Nottingham
11.2024 - Current

Provided compassionate support to individuals managing health challenges, ageing, or recovery at home.
Assisted clients with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
Administered medication safely and punctually while maintaining detailed records for compliance.
Prepared meals, encouraged hydration, and maintained a clean, hazard-free living environment.
Offered emotional support and companionship to clients living alone through regular conversation.
Monitored changes in clients' health or mood, promptly reporting concerns to professionals or family.
Adhered strictly to safeguarding, infection control, and confidentiality guidelines.
Demonstrated adaptability and time management skills when faced with changing care plans.

Health care assistant

West Lodge Care Home
Nottingham, Nottingham
04.2024 - Current

Supported residents with daily needs and overall wellbeing, fostering trust and companionship.
Assisted with personal care tasks, ensuring routines aligned with individual preferences.
Encouraged good nutrition and hydration during mealtimes while monitoring food intake.
Adapted care approach based on residents’ varying levels of assistance required.
Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly communicating changes to nursing staff.
Provided emotional support by engaging in conversations and addressing feelings of loneliness.
Maintained a clean, safe environment through laundry assistance and infection control procedures.
Collaborated with colleagues to ensure consistent, coordinated care across shifts.

Health care assistant

Okiri HealthCare Ltd
Nottingham, Nottingham
03.2024 - Current

Enhanced quality of life for clients by providing personalised support in home care settings. Facilitated personal care activities such as washing, dressing, and mobility assistance. Administered medications reliably while keeping thorough documentation for compliance purposes. Encouraged healthy habits through meal preparation and maintenance of a safe environment. Fostered emotional connections by engaging clients in conversation and providing companionship. Identified and reported subtle changes in client health or mood to appropriate contacts immediately. Complied with strict guidelines on safeguarding, infection control, and client confidentiality. Exhibited strong time management and flexibility when responding to dynamic care needs.

Nursery assistant

Capel Medical Services
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
04.2020 - 02.2024

Delivered high-quality, patient-centred care alongside nurses and doctors in diverse wards.
Provided emotional support while assisting with personal care tasks such as grooming and toileting.
Tracked vital signs and reported changes swiftly to the nursing team for immediate action.
Engaged in pre- and post-operative care, ensuring patient comfort throughout procedures.
Upholded dignity of patients by facilitating hydration access and repositioning as needed.
Liaised regularly with multidisciplinary teams to maintain consistent communication on patient status.
Managed patient admissions and discharges efficiently, responding calmly during emergencies.
Followed rigorous infection control protocols to safeguard health of all individuals involved.

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care

Academy for Health & Fitness
Nottingham
02.2025 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE
Abia State, Nigeria
07.2005 - 05.2010

Skills

  • Interpersonal and communication skills
    Health care ethics
    Patient and family education
    Patient care planning
    Palliative care expertise
    Bedside manner
    Elderly and pediatric care
    Patient monitoring
    Infection control procedures
    Compassionate caregiving
    Safeguarding practices
    Personal care assistance
    First aid proficiency

Certification

MOVING AND HANDLING
VENEPUNCTURE & CANNULATION
Health & Social Care Leve 3 Diploma
Moving and Handling of People
First Aid Skills
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Children
Mental Capacity Act Essentials
Managing Conflict (2024)
Needlesticks and Sharps
Infection Prevention and Control (2020)
Duty of Candour
Handling Information - GDPR & Data Protection
Lone Working
Stroke Awareness
End of Life
Privacy and Dignity
Epilepsy Awareness
Food Safety and Hygiene
Fire Safety Awareness
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Essentials
Medication - Supporting and Assisting (Part 1)
Medication - Administration (Part 2)
Catheter Care
Diabetes Essentials
Oral Health Care
Autism Awareness
Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability Essentials
Skin Integrity and Pressure Ulcers
Care Certificate
Health and Safety in the Workplace Level 2 (VTQ)
Person Centred Care Level 2 (VTQ)+
Bullying and harassment in the workplace
Stress in the workplace
Hand Hygiene For Care
Risk Assessment Awareness
Basic Life Support
Disability Awareness
COSHH Awareness For Employees
RIDDOR Citation/ Pro Training 2025
Driving at Work Essentials
Fall prevention and safe bedrails in Care
Personal Protective Equipment - PPE
Abrasive Wheels Awareness

Timeline

Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care

Academy for Health & Fitness
02.2025 - 03.2025

Health care assistant

Mark Time Care Ltd
11.2024 - Current

Health care assistant

West Lodge Care Home
04.2024 - Current

Health care assistant

Okiri HealthCare Ltd
03.2024 - Current

Nursery assistant

Capel Medical Services
04.2020 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Science - Accountancy

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE
07.2005 - 05.2010
Nkechinyere Nzewigbo