NKEIRUKA LINDA IRECHUKWU
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Summary
A proactive, Conscientious, patient and Compassionate Healthcare professional with over three years of experience in adult care, children care, mental health, learning disabilities, nursing, residential and community care. I am committed and dedicated to delivering the best care and assistance to clients to encourage individual development. Expert in person-centred support that promotes dignity, independence, and emotional wellbeing. Skilled in the creation and modification of health care plans, based on individual requirements.
Encourages collaboration in order to promote the development and maintenance of effective client relationships and experience in liasing with both the community and local authority teams. I assist with high-quality care, enabling patients to receive care with empathy, integrity, patience, and respect and in the best interest of clients while ensuring compliance with policies and guidelines to inspire the delivery of great care. I maintain strong relationships with service users, families, and colleagues, and work effectively within teams to create safe and supportive environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant/Support worker
Staff Patterns Healthcare
Middlesbrough
12.2024 - Current
- Supported key care workers by providing essential assistance during night shifts.
- Facilitated group sessions for clients with complex behavioural needs.
- Ensured client safety by promoting adherence to health and safety standards.
- Delivered personal care to residents while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks, including feeding and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and documented food and fluid intake.
- Responded promptly to call bells and emergencies to enhance resident comfort.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement effective care strategies.
- Encouraged emotional well-being through meaningful activities and companionship.
Healthcare Assistant
Brownleecourt care home
Middlesbrough
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Provided flexible care support in diverse environments, including residential and supported living.
- Assisted clients with appointments, outings, and community participation.
- Maintained precise records in compliance with GDPR and organisational policies.
- Encouraged independence through person-centred care and support.
- Supported individuals with behavioural challenges using calm and professional techniques.
Healthcare Support Worker
Pacific and Gold Healthcare
Middlesbrough
05.2021 - 10.2024
- providing essential support to key care workers and undertaking night shifts to ensure the provision of round the clock care.
- Running group sessions for clients presenting with more challenging and complex behavioural needs
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering reassurance and empathy during challenging times.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Worked with compassion, kindness and care to deliver exceptional patient-centred clinical services.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Encouraged participation in activities to promote independence and wellbeing
- Followed care plans and risk assessments to ensure safe care delivery
- Maintained clear and accurate documentation of care and observations
- Built positive relationships with service users, families, and healthcare professionals
- Maintained customer confidentiality at all times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, sharing patient observations and updates to inform care plans.
- Managed patient documentation, accurately updating records and reports to ensure continuity of care.
- Supported patient wellbeing by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
Education
Updated Care Certificate -
Staff Patterns Healthcare
01-2025
NVQ Level 3 Diploma -
Health and Social Care
01-2023
BSc -
Biology
01-2013
Certificate of Higher Education -
Computer Science
01-2009
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathy and compassion
- Proactive and innovative thinking
- Person-centred care and support planning
- Safeguarding practices
- Support for learning disabilities and mental health
- Positive behaviour support (PBS) and de-escalation
- Personal care assistance
- Medication management
- Diversity and inclusion advocacy
- Mobility assistance
- Care documentation
- Emotional support
- Independence promotion
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented organization
- CQC compliance knowledge
Certification
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Moving and Handling
- Infection Prevention & Control
- PMVA / MAPA (Behaviour Management)
- Stoma Care
- PBS
- Health & Safety
- First Aid Awareness
References
Available on request
Additional Information
- Empathetic, dedicated healthcare professional who works well under pressure with savvy time management and prioritisation. demonstrate resilience and active listening.
- strong commitment to safeguarding, promoting diversity, equality and inclusion whilst fostering positive relationship in a collaborative environment
- Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with clients, their family and colleagues ensuring effective care delivery.
- Flexible and reliable to work shifts including weekends.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant/Support worker
Staff Patterns Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Brownleecourt care home
11.2023 - 11.2025
Healthcare Support Worker
Pacific and Gold Healthcare
05.2021 - 10.2024
Updated Care Certificate -
Staff Patterns Healthcare
NVQ Level 3 Diploma -
Health and Social Care
BSc -
Biology
Certificate of Higher Education -
Computer Science