Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Oliseh Okafor

Oliseh Okafor

Healthcare assistant
Oldham,Manchester

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Health Assistant with a proven track record of providing exceptional patient care. Eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to a dynamic healthcare team. Possessing a strong foundation in medical procedures, patient support, and administrative tasks. Adept at maintaining a patient-centered focus while ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare facilities. Known for excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering a positive and collaborative environment. Seeking to leverage my experience in promoting wellness and assisting healthcare professionals in delivering top-notch medical services.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification

Work history

Employee Wellness Coordinator

Prince Micah Interprise Nigerian Ltd
Lagos, Lagos
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Develops and manages wellness programs to promote physical and mental well-being among employees.
  • Answered mailed, emailed, telephoned and in-person requests for service and information.
  • Managed smooth operations and communicated timely updates to coordinate administrative activities.
  • Oversaw risk management, identifying and evaluating risks to prevent negative impact on desired outcomes.
  • Provided for smooth day-to-day flow of communications to build trust within unit.
  • Provided team members with resources needed to complete project work to maximise efficiency.

Workplace Mental Health Advocate

Besachi and Sons Nigerian Limited
Lagos, Lagos
05.2016 - 08.2019
  • Addresses mental health concerns in the workplace, promotes mental well-being, and works to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues.
  • Collaborates with employees and management to create a supportive environment.
  • Maintained in-depth knowledge of community resources to foster optimal client support.
  • Assisted clients with resolving diverse issues, providing advice and referrals for community and self-help agencies.
  • Raised awareness of key issues involved in working with people from diverse ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Health Assistant

The Good Shepherd Hospital
Awka, Awka
05.2009 - 07.2014
  • Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
  • Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
  • Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
  • Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Management and English Language

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Enugu, Nigeria
07.2017 - 09.2022

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Comprehensive Secondary School
Okobo, Nigeria
07.2001 - 06.2005

NABTEB - Business and Vocational Studies

Business School
Awka, Nigeria
02.1999 - 06.2001

Skills

  • Healthcare operations
  • Patient rehabilitation assistance
  • Patient bathing
  • Interdepartmental collaboration
  • Mobility support
  • Patient relationship building
  • Health checking
  • Patient behaviour management
  • Pulse and temperature checks
  • Patient dressing
  • Bedmaking
  • Medication supply management

Languages

English
Advanced
Igbo
Native

Certification

  • Pristine Condition Manual handling certified
  • Person-centred Care Planning and Personalisation certified [Areas covered: Understanding the role of Health care worker, Duty of care, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Person Centred care, Communication, Privacy & Confidentiality, Practical moving and Handling-Hoisting, Safeguarding adult & Children- level 1&2, Handling & COSHH/Covid 19 Awareness, Health and Safety-Risk Assessment, Fluids, Nutrition & Hygiene, Dementia-Dois & Mental Capacity Act, Fire Safety Awareness, Basic Life Support including CPR-using UK Resuscitation guidelines]
  • Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression certified [GSA techniques covered: How to break-away from aggressive individual, control of violent situations-Conflic resolution, Use of force and its legal consideration, control of violent situations, Principles of de-escalation, Seated and Floor De-Escalation, Theories of aggression; physical intervention, Supine Take down Restraint, Gender issues, culture, legal consideration and risks associated with restraint, and Method of relocating a patient using team approach & Mental Health Act]

Timeline

Employee Wellness Coordinator

Prince Micah Interprise Nigerian Ltd
11.2019 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Education - Management and English Language

Enugu State University of Science and Technology
07.2017 - 09.2022

Workplace Mental Health Advocate

Besachi and Sons Nigerian Limited
05.2016 - 08.2019

Health Assistant

The Good Shepherd Hospital
05.2009 - 07.2014

Senior Secondary Certificate -

Comprehensive Secondary School
07.2001 - 06.2005

NABTEB - Business and Vocational Studies

Business School
02.1999 - 06.2001
Oliseh OkaforHealthcare assistant