OLGA SEFAKOR KUDEKOR
26 Menin Road, Catterick Garrison
Summary
Enthusiastic personality with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in creating interactive atmosphere to expedite supportive relationships. Solid vision of institutional goals inspiring cooperation and teamwork. Dedicated and punctual, pursuing employment options where good client service and positive attitude will make a difference. Organized and motivated personality eager to apply organizational skills in various environments. Offering reassurance and emotional support to all ages. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. I am knowledgeable, confident, calm, very adaptable and self-motivated, with a strong desire to succeed, always willing to be challenged whilst remaining focused on targets.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Worker
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services.
Darlington
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in developing life skills and independent living abilities.
- Developed individualized plans for clients and monitored progress towards goals.
- Assisted in the preparation of meals for patients.
- Performed basic nursing care such as checking vital signs and recording data.
- Helped maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, services provided, and any issues encountered.
Community Administrator /Driver Technician (GPOOH)
Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust
Harrogate
11.2021 - Current
- Inspects Nhs GP OOH medical vehicle for safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Provides excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
- Greeting and checking in patients, updating patient information on System One through Summary Care Record.
- Performing data entry tasks relating to stocks of drugs and medical equipment.
- Delivering high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flow.
Teaching Assistant
North Yorkshire County Council, Colburn Community Primary School, Colburn.
Colburn
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Maintained a safe environment for all children while adhering to school policies and procedures.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs of individual children.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting children's success.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
Healthcare Assistant
Superior Healthcare Group
Various
05.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including meals, bathing and grooming.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted patient health checks and communicated observations of patients' conditions to medical staff.
- Responded to call lights and completed frequent rounds to meet patients' needs, including turning and toileting.
- Recorded vital signs, weight and patient information in electronic health records system.
- Monitored, maintained and calibrated medical equipment daily.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Attended to residents-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Carer/Community Support Worker
Rosemont Care Medway
Strood
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Followed and evaluated individualized support care plans to increase personal development.
- Supervised daily hygiene and encouraged independent skills to promote self-sufficiency.
- Administered medication in accordance with house guidelines to patients, tracking it on daily MAR.
- Promoted effective working relationships with service providers, including collateral contacts to support and deliver community-based approach.
- Maintained accurate daily log records, including monthly outcome reports with program data for each client.
- Developed strength-based, solution-focused individualized goal and action plan to promote permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
Safeguarding Lead and Sunday School Teacher
Kings Church Gillingham
Gillingham
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons to encourage creativity and expression.
- Keep the church leadership informed of good safeguarding practice.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Promoting a safer environment and liaising with leadership, making sure all church worker's DBS are up to date.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.
- Engaged groups of culturally diverse children in creative, safe and focused setting.
- Report any concerns regarding children or adults to the relevant statutory authorities.
- Planned games, songs and dances as part of religious curriculum.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
Volunteer
Brompton, Primary School
Westbrook
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported children’s learning in diverse ways as individuals, small groups and as a whole class to reach their potentials.
- Reporting to class teacher on the progress of children and supervising in the classroom and during outdoor activities.
- Preparing and maintaining learning resources and equipment as directed by the classroom teacher.
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
- Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action.
Community Care Assistant
Rose Lodge Community Care Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked as part of team to support and encourage vulnerable adults with and without disability living in their own homes to live independently, to manage and cope with their daily life activities.
- Duties included personal care; Washing, dressing, Catheter care, toileting needs, preparing food and feeding.
- Making sure service users are presentable in appearance, Offering emotional support and reassurance.
- Updating and maintaining relevant records and acting on accidents and unexplained incidents and reporting immediately to the office.
- Trainings I had included: Medication, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults, Basic Life Support, Challenging Behaviour and Restraint, First Aid, Health and Safety, Record Keeping and Hygiene.
Education
Level 3 Specialist Diploma - Supporting Teaching and Learning
Maidstone College
Maidstone, Kent07.2019
Bachelor of Education (B.ED) - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05.2007
Skills
- Treatment plans knowledge
- Emotional awareness
- Supervision
- People skills
- Multitasking
- Working collaboratively
- Training & Development
- Client needs assessments
- Counseling
- Patient assessment
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
North Yorkshire County Council, Colburn Community Primary School, Colburn.
02.2022 - 08.2023
Community Support Worker
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services.
01.2022 - Current
Community Administrator /Driver Technician (GPOOH)
Harrogate and District Foundation NHS Trust
11.2021 - Current
Carer/Community Support Worker
Rosemont Care Medway
05.2021 - 11.2021
Safeguarding Lead and Sunday School Teacher
Kings Church Gillingham
12.2019 - 10.2021
Healthcare Assistant
Superior Healthcare Group
05.2018 - 11.2022
Volunteer
Brompton, Primary School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Community Care Assistant
Rose Lodge Community Care Services
01.2017 - 01.2018
Level 3 Specialist Diploma - Supporting Teaching and Learning
Maidstone College
Bachelor of Education (B.ED) - Psychology
University of Cape Coast
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