OTHUKE BEST ONYEKE
United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Senior Care Worker with a strong background in residential, nursing and dementia care. Experienced in supporting residents with complex physical and mental health needs whilst promoting dignity, independence and person centred care.
Skilled in medication administration, clinical observations, safeguarding, care documentation, incident reporting and effective communication with healthcare professionals, residents and families. Regularly liaise with GPs, District Nurses, NHS 111, ambulance services, pharmacies and hospital teams to ensure residents receive appropriate care and timely medical intervention.
Demonstrated ability to lead shifts, support colleagues, coordinate healthcare appointments, monitor changes in residents' conditions and escalate concerns appropriately. Recognised for maintaining high standards of care, accurate record keeping and a proactive approach to resident wellbeing in line with CQC requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Care Assistant
Ty Mair Care Home
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
2025.09 - Current
- Lead shifts and oversee the safe delivery of care to residents with complex physical and cognitive needs.
- Administer and manage medications using electronic medication administration systems.
- Complete detailed clinical documentation, professional handovers, body maps, incident reports and daily records.
- Escalate concerns appropriately to GPs, District Nurses, NHS 111, ambulance services and hospital teams.
- Coordinate urgent and routine healthcare appointments and follow up clinical recommendations.
- Monitor bowel care, catheter care, skin integrity, hydration, nutrition and pressure area care.
- Ensure compliance with medication policies, safeguarding procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor residents following falls, injuries, infections and changes in physical or mental health.
Healthcare Assistant
St Joseph's Care Home
Manchester
2024.07 - 2025.09
- Supported residents living with dementia through reassurance, effective communication and person centred approaches.
- Assisted with mobility, repositioning, continence care, nutrition and hydration monitoring.
- Observed and reported changes in residents' conditions to senior staff and healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate care records and completed daily documentation in accordance with company procedures.
- Worked effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote resident safety and well-being.
- Provided high quality personal care and emotional support to elderly residents with varying levels of dependency.
Healthcare Care Assistant
(Your-Care Healthcare) Residential & Nursing Homes
Manchester
2024.03 - 2025.09
- Rotated across multiple care homes and adapted to a variety of care plans and residents' needs.
- Assisted with mealtimes, feeding, and hydration monitoring.
- Practised safe moving and handling, ensuring safety for residents and staff.
- Maintained thorough, timely, and accurate records in line with home policy.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Delivered compassionate personal care including dressing, bathing, and continence support.
Senior Healthcare Assistant
(Agency) Residential & Nursing Homes
Manchester
2024.04 - 2025.04
- Provided senior care support across a range of residential, nursing and dementia care services, adapting quickly to different environments and care systems.
- Delivered safe medication administration and maintained accurate medication records in accordance with individual home policies.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers and hospital discharge returns.
- Responded appropriately to emergencies, incidents and changes in residents' conditions.
- Built positive relationships with residents, relatives and staff teams within short timeframes.
- Completed care documentation, daily records and handovers to ensure continuity of care.
- Supported residents with dementia, challenging behaviours, end of life care needs and long term health conditions.
Healthcare Assistant
Yellowstone Healthcare
Manchester
2023.09 - 2024.07
- Support residents with personal care, mobility, continence care, nutrition and hydration whilst promoting dignity and independence.
- Deliver person centred care to residents with residential, nursing, dementia and end of life care needs.
- Supported palliative care services with dignity and sensitivity.
- Build positive relationships with residents and their families to support wellbeing and person centred care.
- Supported residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and emotional wellbeing.
Skills
Senior Care Leadership
Shift Leadership and Team Coordination
Medication Administration and eMAR Systems
Clinical Observation and Health Monitoring
GP, NHS 111 and Emergency Services Liaison
District Nurse Referrals and Healthcare Coordination
Safeguarding Adults and Duty of Care
Dementia and Complex Care Support
End of Life and Palliative Care
Care Planning, Documentation and Record Keeping
Clinical Escalation and Emergency Response
Incident Management and Reporting
Family Communication and Relationship Building
Hospital Admissions, Discharges and Follow Up Care
Catheter Care and Continence Management
Wound Care Monitoring and Skin Integrity Assessment
Falls Prevention and Post Fall Management
Infection Prevention and Control
Risk Assessment and Care Review
Staff Support, Supervision and Mentoring
Nutrition, Hydration and Wellbeing Monitoring
Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and DoLS
Person Centred Care Delivery
CQC Standards and Regulatory Compliance
Certification
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (RQF)
United Kingdom.
Level 3 Mental Health Awareness
United Kingdom
Medication Administration & Awareness
United Kingdom
Certified in Phlebotomy & Cannulation
United Kingdom
Emergency First Aid & CPR (Level 2)
United Kingdom
Manual Handling & Practical Moving Techniques
United Kingdom
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
- Care Certificate (Standards 1–15)
- PMVA (Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression)
- Safeguarding Adults and Children (Level 2)
- Infection Prevention & Control Awareness
- Mental Capacity Act & DoLS Awareness
- Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Fire Safety Awareness
- Food Hygiene & Nutrition Awareness (Level 2)
- Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
- Autism & Learning Disabilities Awareness
- Supporting Individuals with Epilepsy & Diabetes
- Understanding Dementia and Cognitive Decline
- Communication & Confidentiality in Care
- End-of-Life & Palliative Care Best Practices
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
Ty Mair Care Home
2025.09 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
St Joseph's Care Home
2024.07 - 2025.09
Senior Healthcare Assistant
(Agency) Residential & Nursing Homes
2024.04 - 2025.04
Healthcare Care Assistant
(Your-Care Healthcare) Residential & Nursing Homes
2024.03 - 2025.09
Healthcare Assistant
Yellowstone Healthcare
2023.09 - 2024.07