NNEKA MUOKEM
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Support Worker with proven experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Highly skilled in delivering person-centred care, maintaining accurate records, and working effectively under pressure. Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail, experienced in medication administration, daily living support, and time management. Committed to creating a safe, supportive, and respectful environment that promotes independence and wellbeing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Circle Support
Manchester
2025.07 - Current
- Supported individuals with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and Asperger’s, delivering person-centred care.
- Assisted with daily living tasks, including personal care, meals, medication prompts, and household support.
- Responded to epileptic seizures in line with care plans and safety procedures.
- Provided emotional and behavioural support, promoting independence and confidence.
- Encouraged community participation and social inclusion.
- Maintained accurate, confidential records and followed safeguarding and health & safety policies.
Support Worker
Vcare Professionals LTD
Bolton
2024.10 - 2026.01
- Provided direct, person-centred support while maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Followed infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Supported individuals with autism, learning disabilities, and dementia.
- Promoted independence and personal goals through daily routine support.
- Provided emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with daily living tasks including cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Hilltop Specialist Hospital
Enugu, Nigeria
2020.06 - 2024.08
- Provided emotional support and reassurance, creating a safe and trusting environment.
- Demonstrated empathy, compassion, and professionalism with patients, families, colleagues.
- Monitored behaviour, mood, health, assisting with medication under care plan guidance.
- Supported daily personal care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, hygiene.
- Took and recorded vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure), reporting any changes to nursing staff.
Healthcare Support
Community Programme
Lagos, Nigeria
2013.09 - 2020.05
- Provide high-quality personal care and daily living support in community and home settings.
- Assist with mobility, nutrition, hydration, and comfort, promoting independence.
- Monitor and report vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) accurately.
- Identify, report, and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with policies.
- Support vulnerable individuals (elderly people, children, and people with disabilities).
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
- Promote dignity, respect, equality, and person-centred care.
Education
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care
Academy for Health and Fitness
London 2024.12 - 2025.03
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Salford
Manchester 2024.09 - 2025.09
Professional Diploma - Data Processing and Management Information Systems
Institute of Data Processing Management
Lagos 2010.02 - 2012.02
Entry Level Diploma - Microsoft Word, Excel, Design, Power Point
Ruth Institute of Information Technology
LagosBachelor's Degree - Philosophy and Religion
University of Benin
Benin City, Edo State 2003.01 - 2008.01
College - English, Maths, Economics, Government, Literature
Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School
Anambra 1995.01 - 2001.01
Skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Strong attention to detail
- Approachable, caring, and committed
- Compassionate, calm, and patient
- Excellent communication skills
- Accurate record keeping and care planning
- Good time management
- Ability to support individuals with learning disabilities
- Medication Administration
- Finance management
Certification
- NVQ / Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Care Certificate.
- Safeguarding Adults.
- Safeguarding Children.
- Manual Handling / Moving & Handling.
- Infection Prevention and Control.
- Health and Safety at Work.
- Basic Life Support / First Aid / CPR.
- Fire Safety Awareness.
- Medication Administration.
REFERENCES
References available on request
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Charity, Music, Reading, Travel
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
Circle Support
2025.07 - Current
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care - Health and Social Care
Academy for Health and Fitness
2024.12 - 2025.03
Support Worker
Vcare Professionals LTD
2024.10 - 2026.01
Master of Science - Project Management
University of Salford
2024.09 - 2025.09
Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
Hilltop Specialist Hospital
2020.06 - 2024.08
Healthcare Support
Community Programme
2013.09 - 2020.05
Professional Diploma - Data Processing and Management Information Systems
Institute of Data Processing Management
2010.02 - 2012.02
Bachelor's Degree - Philosophy and Religion
University of Benin
2003.01 - 2008.01
College - English, Maths, Economics, Government, Literature
Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School
1995.01 - 2001.01
Entry Level Diploma - Microsoft Word, Excel, Design, Power Point
Ruth Institute of Information Technology