Dedicated Care Assistant passionate about helping patients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance, meal preparation, medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carer Bank
Brook House Barchester Healthcare
Wembley, London
02.2024 - Current
Documented patients information and care plan activities.
Administered topical medications.
Carried out personal care task, including showering, oral hygiene, dressing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
Lifted patients with appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patients comfort in bed and chairs.
Supervise patients on commodes in toilets and bathrooms, and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Promoted Independence and dignity by involving service users throughout care planning process.
Activities Coordinator Bank
Brook House Barchester Healthcare
Wembley, London
02.2024 - Current
Carried out activities which involve geriatric patients, including discussions, quiz, storytelling, gardening, games, painting, arts and crafts, light exercises and music.
Tailored activities to participant needs and abilities, prioritising group activities that brought individuals together.
Liaised with relatives and staff to incorporate birthdays, anniversaries and religious celebrations into activity calendar.
Produced weekly activity programme, communicating social schedule to all residents.
Kept written records of resident participation and regularly reviewed individual needs.
Organised trips around local community, arranging transport and verifying accessibility.
Shopping with residents.
Kept all activities documented to inform future planning.
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Brook House Barchester Healthcare
Wembley, London
01.2024 - 03.2024
Conduct individual in-room visits with residents.
Consulted with residents to gather information regarding types of activities to match preference,
Take residents on community outing.
Organised activities that tailored to the needs of individuals, and group activities to bring people together.
Domiciliary Care Worker
All4OneCare Services Ltd
Ingatestone, Essex
11.2023 - Current
Helping with personal care such as washing, dressing, hair, nail, mouth and skin care, and eating and drinking.
Chatting and engaging with relatives and providing care updates.
Assisting with paperwork such as paying bills.
Escorting clients to an activity or a medical appointment.
Administered prescribed medications.
Making meals.
Errands such as shopping and post office.
Companionship - communicating and taking an interest in client's needs.
Care Assistant
God's Hope Hospital
Abeokuta, Nigeria
05.2020 - 11.2023
Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines
Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing
Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information
Prepared and serve healthy, nutritious meals, taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences
Assisted clients with care such as grooming, washing and maintaining personal hygiene standards
Helping with household tasks, including gardening, cleaning, household maintenance, washing clothes, doing the weekly shop or making the bed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Science
Delta State University
Abraka, Nigeria
Skills
Medication Reminders
Patient Care
Good observation skills
Excellent Organisational Skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Compassionate and Empathetic
Dedicated Team player
Documentation
Adaptable
Ability to work under pressure
Basic First Aid and CPR Trained
Certification
Care Training Mandatory Certificate
Timeline
Carer Bank
Brook House Barchester Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Activities Coordinator Bank
Brook House Barchester Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Volunteer Activities Coordinator
Brook House Barchester Healthcare
01.2024 - 03.2024
Domiciliary Care Worker
All4OneCare Services Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Care Assistant
God's Hope Hospital
05.2020 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Science