Dedicated and compassionate Senior Support Care Worker with a proven track record of providing exceptional care to individuals in need. Possessing extensive experience in the healthcare and social services sector, I excel in fostering a supportive and empowering environment for clients. My comprehensive understanding of diverse care needs, coupled with strong leadership and interpersonal skills, enables me to effectively manage and coordinate care teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support care worker
Kayoski Care
71 Copperfield Chigwell, Essex
11.2022 - Current
Improved physical and mental wellbeing of service users through patient-centred care planning.
Worked closely with activity coordinators to communicate changing patient needs, optimising continued care and support.
Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
Assist Service User with physiotherapy exercises
Healthcare support worker
WEAM AND COMPANY LTD
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
02.2016 - 11.2022
Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Provided clinical and clerical support through patient management systems to enable effective and efficient delivery of patient care.
Observed and documented accurate recordings of patient observations including temperature, pulse blood pressure, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, reporting significant findings.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
Support & Healthcare Worker
Servoca Nursing and Care
Darlington, Durham
04.2015 - 10.2015
Coordinated with nurses, caregivers, and clinicians to meet unique needs of patients
Evaluated individuals' current needs to determine appropriate day-to-day care strategies
Organized support care services, including personal assistance with housekeeping and other needs
Administered medications
Submitted regular reports detailing progress with treatments and current healthcare need.
Documented patient performance to help staff monitor progress.
Disinfected surfaces and equipment regularly to protect patients and staff from infection
Updated client records with latest treatments and progress notes.
Assisted patients in accomplishing daily activities such as bathing, grooming and exercise.
Personal care and other aspects of ADLS (grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulating and eating). I also promoted individual independence.
Health Care Assistant & Support
Tees Care
Middlesbrough, Cleveland
06.2014 - 11.2014
Identified various vulnerabilities on some clients with mental health issues and ensured avoidance of incidence as such.
Assisted clients with personal care, grocery shopping, and aided others who needed support to move around.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Served food, drinks, dressed rooms to enhance patients comfort
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and social care management
London College of Professional Studies
London/United Kingdom
07.2023 -
Certificate of Achievement - Mandatory Health Training
INCISIVE Training
Luton/UK
12.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate of Achievement - Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
INCISIVE Training
Luton/UK
12.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate of Achievement - HSE Competence Development
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
Port Harcourt/Nigeria
10.2021 - 10.2021
Certificate of Achievement - General Health Safety
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
Port Harcourt/United Kingdom
10.2021 - 10.2021
Master of Science - Petroleum Engineering
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
01.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Technology - Geosciences
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Nigeria
10.2006 - 12.2011
Skills
Compassionate towards others
A willing and flexible nature
Great Communication skills
Listening skills
Residential care
Organizational and multi-process ability
Cool-headed and patient
Able to think on my feet
Ability to empathise with residents
Highly observant
Reliable
Spiritual guidance
Care plan management
First Aid
Conflict management
Risk assessments
Medication administration
CPR certified
Patient safeguarding
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Health and social care management
London College of Professional Studies
07.2023 -
Certificate of Achievement - Mandatory Health Training
INCISIVE Training
12.2022 - 12.2022
Certificate of Achievement - Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
INCISIVE Training
12.2022 - 12.2022
Support care worker
Kayoski Care
11.2022 - Current
Certificate of Achievement - HSE Competence Development
Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria
10.2021 - 10.2021
Certificate of Achievement - General Health Safety