Olawale Adesina
Coventry
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with over two years of experience in support roles. Skilled in assisting individuals with mental health challenges, delivering personal care, and empowering service users towards independent living. Holds NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and various relevant certifications. Committed to professional growth and enhancing team effectiveness in improving lives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER
Universal Care Group.
Nuneaton
05.2025 - Current
- Strong track record of supporting service users with complex needs, ensuring long-term recovery.
- Assisted individuals with hygiene, medication management, nutrition, and daily living tasks to promote independence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing clients' social connections and reducing isolation.
- Built trusting relationships with service users, effectively advocating for their needs and preferences.
- Reduced aggressive behaviour through effective communication techniques in high-stress situations.
- Documented clients' progress through detailed reports, facilitating tailored support and interventions.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER
Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital (DNA Care Services)
Coventry, west midlands
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Helped patients live independent and fulfilling lives by teaching life skills, offering emotional support, and encouraging individuals to use their abilities.
- Coordinated patients' activities and interactions, prioritising safety and fostering a supportive environment.
- Addressed challenging behaviour by implementing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety. to prevent escalation.
- Monitored and documented shifts in patient demeanour, informing clinical staff of significant changes to facilitate timely interventions.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
FIRE SERVICE ATTENDANT
Ministry of Works (NYSC)
Oyo state, Nigeria
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Enforced safety procedures and regulations, ensuring participants understood guidelines before fitness classes to enhance overall safety.
- Minimised accidents by providing clear instruction on recreational equipment use, promoting a safer environment for all users.
- Recommended tailored activities to enhance student fitness and engagement based on progress evaluations and individual abilities.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
ACADEMY FOR Health & Fitness
2025
MSc - International Business Management
Coventry University
Coventry, COV01-2024
B.sc Mechanical engineering - Faculty of technology
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile - Ife01-2009
Skills
- Safeguarding protocols
- Medication Administration
- De-escalation techniques
- The ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals
- Effective time management
- Sensitive communication
- Calm under pressure
- Verbal and written communication
- Emotional resilience
- Good listening skills
- An interest in helping other people, regardless of their condition
- Great problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt and act accordingly
- Being empathetic towards everyone
Certification
- First Aid and CPR Certification.
- PACE Training
- Child Protection Training( Safety Intervention).
- Mandatory And Statutory Practical Training.
- Leading and Developing People to Optimize Performance (Chartered).
- Strategic Approaches to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (Chartered).
- Competence in Medication Management (UK Addiction Treatment Centres ).
- Safety Intervention Advanced & Emergency - Working with Adults (MAPA).
- Basic Safeguarding Certificate.
- Care Certificate: Standard 1 - 15.
Timeline
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER
Universal Care Group.
05.2025 - Current
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT WORKER
Cygnet Joyce Parker Hospital (DNA Care Services)
01.2024 - 04.2025
FIRE SERVICE ATTENDANT
Ministry of Works (NYSC)
01.2010 - 12.2012
NVQ Level 3 - NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
ACADEMY FOR Health & Fitness
MSc - International Business Management
Coventry University
B.sc Mechanical engineering - Faculty of technology
Obafemi Awolowo University