OLUFEMI ALABI ONIGBINDE
London,LONDON
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Support Worker experienced in assisting vulnerable populations, including the elderly and individuals with disabilities. Specialises in needs assessment and life skills training to promote client independence. Focused on building trust and facilitating access to essential resources while managing crises and ensuring safety.
Overview
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10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath
London
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered one-to-one support, tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each client effectively.
- Helped patients live independent and fulfilling lives by teaching life skills, offering emotional support and encouraging individuals to use their abilities.
- Improved patient well-being by conducting therapy sessions, offering emotional support and resolving concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Supported clients in understanding and accessing community resources, increasing their independence and social integration.
- Monitored clients' physical health, recognising the interconnection between physical and mental well-being.
- Closely observed and documented patient behaviour, promptly reporting slight changes to medical staff.
- Supervised patients' activities and interactions to maintain safety, intervening to resolve disputes or unruly behaviour.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environments, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation process, supporting clients in regaining skills and confidence post-crisis.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with clients, adjusting support plans to reflect their evolving needs.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Mental Health Support Worker
Service care solution Recruitment
LONDON, LONDON
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Provided empathetic support and care to individuals experiencing mental health issues, promoting well-being and recovery.
- Improved patient well-being by delivering life-skills training, emotional support, and strengths coaching.
- Delivered one-to-one support, tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each client effectively.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Facilitated clients' understanding and access to community resources, enhancing independence and promoting social integration.
- Promoted positive lifestyle changes for mental health recovery, focusing on physical activity and healthy eating habits.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environments, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Managed and de-escalated violent and aggressive behaviours during crisis situations, ensuring safety for clients and staff.
- Closely observed and documented patient behaviour, promptly reporting slight changes to medical staff.
- Monitored clients' physical health, recognising the interconnection between physical and mental well-being.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
Support Worker
Fam Daily Care LTD
02.2016 - 12.2021
- Encouraged service users to enhance independence through tailored support
- Promoting choice, wellbeing and protection of all individuals.
- Promoted effective communication strategies to ensure clarity and understanding for individuals
- Administering medication
- Preparing meals and serving food and drinks
- Escorted clients to medical appointments, ensuring timely arrivals.
- Participated in communal shopping for service users, assisting with selection and purchases.
- Wrote daily reports documenting service user activities to track progress and inform care plans
Mental Health Support Worker
Teracare Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
London
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Aided service users with personal care and medication prompts, promoting adherence to health plans and enhancing overall well-being.
- Promoted independence among service users by providing guidance and support in daily activities.
- Documented daily reports on service users' activities, facilitating effective communication among staff and continuity of care.
- Supported food preparation and serving, ensuring clients received meals tailored to their dietary needs.
Education
HND - Marketing
The Polytechnic Ibadan
Oyo state Nigeria01-2005
waec - secondary school certificate
Loyola College Ibadan
oyo state Ibadan 01-1994
O-Level - Primary school certificate
St Mary Primary School
Ibadan oyo state01-1987
Skills
- CQC compliance knowledge
- Safeguarding practices
- Crisis management strategies
- De-escalation strategies
- Life skills training
- Health Care
- Personal Care
- Documentation management
- Microsoft Word
- Computer skills
- Fluent English
- Multicultural teamwork
- Team collaboration
- Team player
- Caring and compassionate
- Self-motivated
Languages
English
Custom
True
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Cygnet Hospital Blackheath
01.2021 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Service care solution Recruitment
01.2021 - 03.2024
Mental Health Support Worker
Teracare Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2020
Support Worker
Fam Daily Care LTD
02.2016 - 12.2021
HND - Marketing
The Polytechnic Ibadan
waec - secondary school certificate
Loyola College Ibadan
O-Level - Primary school certificate
St Mary Primary School