Olalekan Saheed Kareem
Off Western Avenue Surulere,Lagos
Summary
Trained Caregiver skilled in providing direct care to clients with various conditions. Understand caregiving basics, including dementia communication strategies, social engagement and physical care, including lifting, bathing and feeding support. Understands age-related cognitive differences and creates safe environment through observation and infection control.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Care Assistant
Comforter Health Care Home
Lekki, Lagos., Nigeria
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
Care worker
Toluwani Care Home
Surulere Lagos , Nigerian
03.2011 - 08.2022
- Adapted communication to enhance understanding of non-verbal, deaf, or elderly clients.
- Transported clients to appointments and completed errands.
- Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals for six clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Provided specialised support care to vulnerable individuals, effectively reducing hospital readmissions.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity and respect.
- Followed safe lifting and driving practices to achieve highest level of client safety.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living.
- Upheld nationally recognised care standards.
- Maintained accurate records to effectively measure client development against care plan objectives.
- Facilitated regular leisure activities to fully engage clients.
Business Administrator
God First Construction Company
Lagos Nigeria , Nigeria
01.2000 - 07.2010
- Consistently met deadlines through effective calendar management and workload organisation.
- Completed administrative tasks accurately and ahead of agreed deadline.
- Organised filing systems for improved efficiency.
- Managed files in compliance with data protection regulations.
- Managed Purchase Orders (PO)s and tracked supplies to meet demand.
- Delivered new hire training and mentored established staff on processes and procedures.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Banking Finance
Lagos State Polytechnic
Lagos Nigeria 09.2009 - 10.2012
A-Levels - Senior School Certificate
West Africa Examination Board
Lagos Nigeria 09.1993 - 09.1999
NVQ Level 2 - Essential Training for Health and Social Care Workers
Care Certificates: Mandatory Training for HCA
Lagos Nigeria 01.2023 - 06.2023
Skills
Developed and maintained service-based connections with mental health clients
Collaborated with mental health professionals to provide individual and family therapies using various treatment modalities
Coordinated assignments with supervising nurses to deliver proper care in line with mental health goals and strategies
Established therapeutic relationships with assigned patients to improve effectiveness of care
Helped patients with basic activities of daily living due to physical and mental challenges
Intervened in crisis situations to restore balance and de-escalate conflicts Assisted in carrying out direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions
Medication administration Case management First aid and CPR Client documentation
Behaviour redirection Companionship Light housekeeping Monitor vital signs Client transportation Shopping and errands Deliver exceptional care Personal hygiene Creative thinking Observed, documented and reported on patients' conditions and recommended modifications to treatment plans
Completed thorough intakes to collect relevant histories and records, conduct assessments and evaluate specific needs Delivered strong support to patients to aid in recovery
Languages
English
Fluent
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Essential Training for Health and Social Care Workers
Care Certificates: Mandatory Training for HCA
01.2023 - 06.2023
Care Assistant
Comforter Health Care Home
09.2022 - Current
Care worker
Toluwani Care Home
03.2011 - 08.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Banking Finance
Lagos State Polytechnic
09.2009 - 10.2012
Business Administrator
God First Construction Company
01.2000 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Senior School Certificate
West Africa Examination Board
09.1993 - 09.1999
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