Priscilla Nwankwo-Anthony
Sheffield
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker with experience in mental health, supported living, and clinical settings. Skilled in delivering person-centered care to individuals with complex needs, including mental health conditions, eating disorders, dementia, and learning disabilities. Confident in personal care, safeguarding, observations, and risk management, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Phlebotomy and cannulation trained, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Reed Recruitment
11.2023 - Current
- Provide person-centred care within supported living services, including placements within services run by local authorities such as Doncaster City Council and Rotherham council.
- Support children, young adults, adults, and elderly individuals with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health conditions, and physical or sensory impairments.
- Assist with personal care, observations, mobility support, medication assistance, and activities of daily living.
- Promote independence, dignity, safeguarding, and social inclusion for vulnerable individuals.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across different care settings to deliver safe and effective care.
- Escorted clients to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet mobility and personal needs of individuals.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
Support Worker
Tafara Care Services
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Worked across various mental health settings, including placements within Cygnet hospitals and eating disorder services.
- Supported patients with complex mental health needs, including CAMHS and eating disorders.
- Assisted with personal care, observations, risk management, and safeguarding.
- Supported NG feeding as part of a multidisciplinary team in line with MAPA training.
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated effectively with healthcare teams.
Care Assistant/Support Worker
Shayofunmi Care Agency
01.2016 - 11.2022
- Providing care and support within a residential setting for both elderly individuals and younger adults with mental health needs, including those with substance misuse conditions.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, including daily observations, care provided, and medication administration.
- Supporting service users with personal care, including feeding, bathing, and dressing, while promoting dignity and independence.
- Providing guidance on health, hygiene, and nutrition to support overall wellbeing.
- Ensuring the safety of service users by adhering to health and safety policies and procedures.
- Lagos, Nigeria
Healthcare Assistant (Laboratory)
Premier Specialist' Medical Centre
02.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed basic laboratory tests including malaria, glucose, and pregnancy testing.
- Assisted with blood sample processing, labelling, and handling.
- Operated laboratory equipment such as centrifuges.
- Maintained accurate patient records and test results.
- Followed infection prevention and control procedures.
- Lagos, Nigeria
Industrial Trainee
Premier Specialist' Medical Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Gained practical experience across laboratory departments.
- Assisted with sample handling and basic laboratory procedures.
- Observed diagnostic testing and phlebotomy processes.
- Followed infection control and safety procedures.
- Lagos, Nigeria
Education
Level 3 Phlebotomy And Cannulation -
Grammartorial Education
01-2026
Master of Science - International Tourism and aviation management
Sheffield Hallam University
01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
Delta State University
01-2014
Skills
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Implementation
- Mental Health Support
- Infection Control
- Risk Assessment
- Phlebotomy
- Team collaboration
- Client-Centred approach
- Elderly care knowledge
- Child welfare checks
Certification
- Certificate of Competency in Phlebotomy and Cannulation, Grammartorial Education
- Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care + Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16), Institute Of Mental Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Reed Training Professionals
- Safeguarding Adults & Children (Level 2)
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Moving and Handling
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (Tier 1 – Learning Disabilities & Autism)
- Care Certificate & Additional Mandatory Training (including Mental Health, Dementia, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, and Managing Challenging Behaviour)
Additional information
Fully vaccinated, Completed 2022-12-01, Proficient in English (written and spoken)
References
Reference will be Available Upon Request
Timeline
Support Worker
Reed Recruitment
11.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Tafara Care Services
03.2023 - 05.2024
Care Assistant/Support Worker
Shayofunmi Care Agency
01.2016 - 11.2022
Healthcare Assistant (Laboratory)
Premier Specialist' Medical Centre
02.2014 - 12.2015
Industrial Trainee
Premier Specialist' Medical Centre
01.2013 - 01.2014
Level 3 Phlebotomy And Cannulation -
Grammartorial Education
Master of Science - International Tourism and aviation management
Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor of Science - Human Physiology
Delta State University