OLUWABUKOLA ANUOLUWAPO OLUKOWAJO
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Support Worker with healthcare and UK social care experience supporting vulnerable adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours. Skilled in person-centred care, safeguarding, emotional support, record keeping, and promoting independence. Experienced working across supported living, residential, and healthcare environments with the ability to build positive relationships and respond calmly in challenging situations. Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, infection prevention, and recovery-focused support approaches. Reliable, empathetic, and committed to delivering high-quality care and support to individuals with complex needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
NEW STAR CARE AGENCY
Norwich, Norfolk
2026.01 - Current
- Providing person-centred support to adults with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours across supported living and residential settings.
- Supporting residents with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, medication prompts, emotional support, and community engagement.
- Maintaining accurate care notes, incident reports, and handover documentation in line with safeguarding and organisational policies.
Supporting individuals to develop independence, confidence, and social skills through tailored support approaches. - Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care delivery.
- Applying safeguarding, infection prevention, and behavioural support procedures to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Demonstrating flexibility by working across multiple care settings including Liaise – Cassarita, 157 Middletons, Lifeways – Keys Hill, and Primrose House.
Healthcare support (Medical laboratory Scientist)
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Ikeja
2025.03 - 2025.08
- Supported patients throughout sample collection ensuring dignity, privacy, and person-centred care.
- Applied strict infection-control and safeguarding protocols, PPE use, and safe waste disposal transferable to hospital patient care roles.
- Escalated concerns and abnormal findings promptly to senior clinicians.
- Assisted in patient education sessions and supported vulnerable individuals compassionately.
- Maintained accurate records to support continuity of care.
Healthcare Support Assistant - Medical lab scientist
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Ikeja
2024.02 - 2025.02
- Assisted patients with basic healthcare needs and ensured a safe, supportive environment.
- Maintained accurate documentation and supported clinical procedures.
- Regularly communicated with multidisciplinary teams—skills directly applicable to ward-based support worker duties.
- Supported public health and wellbeing activities, demonstrating strong communication and empathy.
- Folarin Coker Staff Clinic
Healthcare Support Experience — Intern medical lab
CERBA LANCET AFRICA
Victoria island
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Supported patient-facing sample procedures, ensuring dignity, consent, and comfort.
- Maintained clean, safe environments and adhered to IPC standards similar to NHS protocols.
- Recorded patient information securely and escalated abnormalities to clinical staff.
- Demonstrated teamwork, reliability, and safe working practices.
Clinical Support Placement — Laboratory Posting
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
Abeokuta
2022.06
- Assisted with patient-facing procedures, safe handling and accurate labelling of specimens.
- Supported senior staff with routine clinical tasks and maintained organised patient records.
- Followed IPC measures and contributed to safe care environment for patients and staff.
Education
Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Babcock University
Ogun State, Nigeria 2021.05 - 2021.09
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Personal Care and Daily living support
- Safeguarding children & Adults
- Mobility Assistance & Fall Prevention
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Record Keeping & Documentation
- Observation & Escalation
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Confidentiality & Duty of Care
- Patient-centred care
- Time management & Organization
Certification
- Care Certifications 1-15
- Microsoft office Training - New Horizons 2023
- Customer Relationship Management - New Horizon 2023
- Project Management Fundamental - New Horizon 2023
Additional information
Completed through Veritas Social Care Training — registered on the Update Service.
Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Support worker
NEW STAR CARE AGENCY
2026.01 - Current
Healthcare support (Medical laboratory Scientist)
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
2025.03 - 2025.08
Healthcare Support Assistant - Medical lab scientist
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
2024.02 - 2025.02
Healthcare Support Experience — Intern medical lab
CERBA LANCET AFRICA
2023.01 - 2024.01
Clinical Support Placement — Laboratory Posting
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE
2022.06
Medical Laboratory Science - Medical Laboratory Science
Babcock University
2021.05 - 2021.09