Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support care worker
ALAJO MEDICAL CENTER
IJEBU ODE, OGUN STATE
10.2021 - 09.2023
Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
Support worker (Young people in care)
Jshalom Psychiatric Hospital
Ibadan, Oyo State
04.2018 - 09.2021
Sought to consistently improve support provided by identifying and discussing new ideas.
Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
Formulated and submitted development reports to manager.
Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
Encouraged social participation by accompanying users to social activities and community events.
Cultivated professional relationships with youth, staff and organisations to build rapport and promote well-being.
Identified and targeted anti-social behaviour using evidence-based interventions.
Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
Built positive working relationships with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ogun State, Nigeria
08.2006 - 10.2011
SSCE - O'level Certificate
Ijebu Ode Grammar School
Ijebu Ode, Ogun State Nigeria
09.1999 - 06.2005
Skills
Community integration
Patient safeguarding
First Aid
Conflict management
Community engagement
Child welfare checks
Social services
Compassionate care
Disability support
Self-motivated
Service needs assessment
Mental health support
Risk assessments
Knowledge of Ms office tools
Certification
• Basic life support and intermediate life support.
• First Aid.
• Moving and handling.
• Safeguarding Adult Training.
• Infection Prevention and Control.
• Equality and diversity training.
• Building Mental Health Resilience • Health, Safety and Welfare (COSHH AND RIDDOR)
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