A highly skilled and motivated psychology graduate with extensive transferable skills and a passion for mental health and counselling. Demonstrates extensive knowledge of mental health, psychopathologies and individual differences. Eager to pursue a career in counselling psychology.
Hi, I’m
Patricia Ozukwe
Stockton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Durham County CouncilSeaham, Durham
Progression Mentor
2023.05 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Assisting Progression Co-ordinators and Progression Workers to engage with and support young people who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) or at risk of becoming NEET, including young people who require additional support e.g. defined vulnerable group.
- Assisting in tracking of young people’s Education, Employment, and Training destinations, in order to identify those who require support - in line with procedures and local area plans.
- Creating presentations and teaching materials to enhance learning experience of young people challenging stereotypes and promoting equal opportunities.
- Using critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Nikee Healthcare Services LtdLondon, Lewisham
Health Care Assistant
2023.01 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Delivering high-quality dedicated care to clients and consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Improving service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care, and community socialization.
Daisy Chain VolunteerStockton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire
Wellbeing Practitioner
2022.01 - 2023.05 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supported team in making decisions on suitability of new referrals.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
Florence AgencyLondon E1 8EW, ENG
Care Assistant
2022.03 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Assisting over 500 residents with comprehensive personal health care needs, including routine checks.
- Assisting with mobility: Use of hoist or other aides and ensuring that moving and handling advice and protocols are adhered to.
Barchester Healthcare, Leeming Bar GrangeNorthallerton, North Yorkshire
Care Assistant
2022.05 - 2023.01 (8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Promoted positive physical and emotional well-being through empathetic care and compassion
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Education
Stockton Riverside CollegeStockton-on-Tees
Certificate of Higher Education from Counselling
2023.09
University overview
Stockton Riverside CollegeStockton-on-Tees
Certificate of Higher Education from Counselling
2023.02 - 2023.07 (5 education.months_Label)
University overview
Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough
Master of Science from Psychology
09.2022
University overview
University of BeninBenin City, Edo State. Nigeria
Bachelor of Science from Sociology & Anthropology
12.1999
University overview
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Data collection and analysis
- Interpersonal skills
- Reliable, and ability to use self-initiative
- Behaviour observation
- Counselling
- Empathetic listener
- Communication skills
- Time management
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Graduate Member of The British Psychological Society
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)
- CIPD member
Interest
Interest
- Reading, Mentoring, Shopping & Volunteering
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
Timeline
Stockton Riverside College
Certificate of Higher Education from Counselling
2023.09
Progression Mentor
Durham County Council
2023.05 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Stockton Riverside College
Certificate of Higher Education from Counselling
2023.02 - 2023.07 (5 education.months_Label)
Health Care Assistant
Nikee Healthcare Services Ltd
2023.01 - Current (3 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare, Leeming Bar Grange
2022.05 - 2023.01 (8 education.months_Label)
Care Assistant
Florence Agency
2022.03 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Wellbeing Practitioner
Daisy Chain Volunteer
2022.01 - 2023.05 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Teesside University
Master of Science from Psychology
University of Benin
Bachelor of Science from Sociology & Anthropology