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Perpetualann Onuwa

Milton keynes,Buckinghamshire

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant and Support Worker with extensive experience supporting elderly individuals, children, and vulnerable adults in both home and care settings. Skilled in delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Strong communicator with a proven ability to build trusting relationships with service users and healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of care, safety, and professionalism.

Hard-working support worker, with strong organisational skills Offering companionship, and achieves company goals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, well-versed in good organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work history

Health care assistant

Peachcare Services
Milton keynes , Buckinghamshire
2023.05 - Current
  • Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
  • Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
  • Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
  • Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
  • Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
  • Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
  • Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
  • Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
  • Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
  • Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
  • Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.

Program Assitant

Nestlé
Owerri , Nigeria
2016.04 - 2016.12

Program Assistant

Nestlé Nutrition – Owerri, Nigeria

April 2016 – December 2016

Supported the execution of scientific programmes, including the TSCF (Theoretical Scientific Communication Framework) initiatives across partner hospitals.Assisted with data collection, documentation, and reporting of programme outcomes,Worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals to ensure smooth delivery of programmes.Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with organisational standards

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History and International Studies

Imo state university
Owerri
2016-01

GCSEs - O level

Total Knowledge International School of Arts and Science
Aba
2009-06

Skills

  • Dementia care training
  • Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
  • Patient dignity preservation
  • Adapting to patient needs
  • Elderly care proficiency
  • Healthcare ethical standards understanding
  • Handling distressed patients
  • End-Of-Life care sensitivity
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • Patient care
  • Elderly care
  • Patient engagement
  • Respecting cultural differences
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Palliative Care
  • Nutrition management
  • Medication Administration
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Clear communication
  • Monitoring observations
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Toileting and grooming
  • Infection control procedures
  • Disability support
  • Compassionate care giver
  • Patient transporting
  • Mobility assistance
  • Person-centred care plans
  • Personal care assistance
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Personal care
  • Housekeeping
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • End Of Life Care
  • Disability Care
  • Infection prevention
  • Meal preparation
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
  • Hoist operation
  • Person-Centred Approach
  • First Aid certification

Languages

English
Advanced
C1

Additional Information

Full UK Driving Licence

Access to own vehicle

Certification

Care Certificate

PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) Training Certificate

Timeline

Health care assistant

Peachcare Services
2023.05 - Current

Program Assitant

Nestlé
2016.04 - 2016.12

Bachelor of Arts - History and International Studies

Imo state university

GCSEs - O level

Total Knowledge International School of Arts and Science
Perpetualann Onuwa