Omolola Lawal
Derby
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated care professional with a strong commitment to supporting individuals in maintaining their dignity, independence, and quality of life. Experienced in delivering person-centred care across diverse settings, with a proven ability to build trusting relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring wellbeing, and responding calmly and effectively to changing needs. Known for a patient, empathetic approach combined with excellent communication and organisational skills. Passionate about making a positive difference, I consistently strive to provide safe, respectful, and high-quality care in line with best practice and regulatory standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support care worker
Sageport Care Recruitment
Manchester
2025.12 - Current
- Provided vital logistical support by transporting clients to appointments and errands.
- Encouraged patient independence through guidance in daily tasks, enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored and documented client wellbeing, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
- Assisted over 10 clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals as per dietary requirements of each individual client.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Worked closely with activity coordinators to communicate changing patient needs, optimising continued care and support.
Welfare Support Worker
Celestial Church of Christ
Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
2019.02 - 2026.01
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Led group activity programmes for over 30 individuals to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
Healthcare Assistant (Complex Care Support)
Lagos State Teaching Hospital Lagos
Nigeria
2025.08 - 2025.12
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within facility.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs,preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Maintained calm demeanour during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both residents and their families.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Assisted with complex care tasks such as PEG feeding, suctioning, catheter care, or bowel management.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Derby
Derby 2025.12 -
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology and Biotechnology
University of Benin,
Benin,Nigeria 2018.03 - 2024.02
Skills
- Compassionate empathy
- Outdoor activities organisation
- Crisis intervention support
- Behaviour management
- Elderly care
- Dementia care
- Patient-centred care
- Conflict management,
Affiliations
- Reading
- Arts and crafts
- Music
- Yoga
- Light Exercise
- Painting
Languages
English
Fluent
Certification
- Care Certificate
- Manual Handling (Moving & Handling)
- Safeguarding Adults
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Health & Safety
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
- Mental Health & Dementia Awareness
- Medication Awareness
Timeline
Support care worker
Sageport Care Recruitment
2025.12 - Current
Master of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Derby
2025.12 -
Healthcare Assistant (Complex Care Support)
Lagos State Teaching Hospital Lagos
2025.08 - 2025.12
Welfare Support Worker
Celestial Church of Christ
2019.02 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Plant Biology and Biotechnology
University of Benin,
2018.03 - 2024.02