OLUWATOYIN BADEWA
Bolton,Greater Manchester
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Skilled in assisting with daily activities, monitoring health, and delivering emotional support. Committed to teamwork and ensuring a safe, clean environment for all patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Support Worker
Justintime Healthcare Services Ltd
Bradford
05.2026 - Current
- Promoted a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment, valuing diversity among residents and staff.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and person-centred approaches.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environment, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Coordinated shifts and delegated responsibilities to facilitate smooth operations and optimal client care.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of administration and any side effects.
- Implemented risk management strategies to create a safe living environment, regularly reviewing procedures for effectiveness.
Senior Support Worker
Newcross Healthcare Limited
Preston
10.2023 - 02.2026
- Supporting the Registered Nurses to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive care needs of each resident.
- Delivering hands-on personal care, leadership, and support to provide the highest standards of person-centred care, ensuring residents live their best lives.
- Motivating and supervising the care team, ensuring oversight of team performance, and providing coaching, mentoring, and leadership support to promote positive change.
- Maintaining accurate records of care provided, which include completing assessments, writing care plans, resident reviews, and evaluations.
- Executing detailed medication administration procedures in alignment with healthcare regulations, to maintain high standards of care.
- Leading by example in setting high standards of care and support, encouraging a positive work environment where practices are safe and meet all relevant standards, policies, and legislation.
Senior Support Worker
Yanicare Solutions Limited
Manchester
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
- Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
- Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risks and challenges.
- Developed strong rapport with young people on a 1:1 and group basis.
- Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice, compassion, and support.
- Maintained a current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
- Supported challenged young people with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, ensuring their comfort and dignity were always prioritised.
- Administered medications following strict guidelines, safeguarding against errors and promoting residents' wellbeing.
- Assisted with mobility, using appropriate equipment and techniques to ensure the safe movement of patients.
- Documented patient progress, care provided, and any concerns, ensuring accurate and timely records for healthcare teams.
- Provided emotional support to young people, fostering trust and improving their overall care experience.
Healthcare Assistant
Ancel Hospital
Lagos
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Assisted medical staff in executing care plans, ensuring that each patient's treatment aligned with their specific healthcare needs and conditions.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature, reporting abnormalities to senior nurses for prompt intervention.
- Provided personal care support to patients, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and feeding, ensuring their dignity and comfort were always upheld.
- Administered prescribed medications under supervision, ensuring compliance with dosage instructions and patient safety protocols.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges, using hoists and other equipment to safely move them between beds, chairs, and other locations.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities, health progress, and any incidents, contributing to the seamless coordination of healthcare services.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being during treatment.
Education
RQF Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
FocusAwards
2025
Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
Academy For Health & Fitness
United Kingdom10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Ado Ekiti
Ekiti, Nigeria07-2005
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Emotional and Psychological Support
- Detail Orientation
- Patient Advocacy
- Health Education
- Stress Management
- Resource Management
- Compassionate and patient caregiver
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Proficient in providing personal care and assistance
- End-of-Life Care
- Nutrition and Hydration Support
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Wound Care Management
- Elderly care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Knowledge of common medical conditions and medications
- Infection Control Practices
- Building relationships
- Disability Care
- Documentation management
- Manual Handling and Lifting Techniques
- Dignity and Privacy
Certification
- Safeguarding and DOLS (Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults)
- Safeguarding Children
- Moving and Handling People
- Nutrition and Allergies-Food Allergies
- Acquired Brain Injury
- First Aid Training
- Coronavirus- Working in a Covid World
- Communication
- Mental Capacity
- Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
- Acquired Brain Injury Advanced
- Work in a Person-Centered Way
- Monitoring Epileptic and Absence Seizure
- Alcohol and Substance Misuse
- Asthma in Young People
- Psychological First Aid: Supporting Children
- Safeguarding and DOLS (Safeguarding Children)
- Moving and Handling People
- Emergency First Aid at Work Course Level 3
- Duty of Care
- Hot Water and Hot Surfaces in a Residential Care Home
- Basic Life Support
- Learning Disabilities
- Fire Safety
- Stoma care
- Health and Safety
- Mental Capacity Act
- ADHD and Autism
- Internet Safety
- Medication Administration
- Medication Administration in a Care Home Setting
- Care Certificate Courses
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression
- Specialist Training- Epilepsy Awareness
- End of Life Awareness
- Covid 19- Hand Hygiene for Care
- Diabetes Awareness
- Suicide and Ligature Awareness
- Epilepsy and Seizure Management
- Child Sexual Exploitation
- Anti bullying in the Workplace
- Paediatric First Aid
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading healthcare journals and magazines.
- Exercise
Timeline
Senior Support Worker
Justintime Healthcare Services Ltd
05.2026 - Current
Senior Support Worker
Newcross Healthcare Limited
10.2023 - 02.2026
Senior Support Worker
Yanicare Solutions Limited
05.2023 - 06.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Ancel Hospital
02.2020 - 03.2023
RQF Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
FocusAwards
Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care
Academy For Health & Fitness
Bachelor of Science - Banking and Finance
University of Ado Ekiti