QUAZEEM ADEBIMPE
BLYTH,Northumberland
Summary
Compassionate Mental Health Worker with experience in providing emotional support to individuals facing mental health challenges. Skilled in building deep connections and fostering a safe environment for open communication. Versatile and adaptable, with a strong ability to work with diverse populations. Highly organised and detail-oriented, proficient in managing electronic health records and documentation to ensure effective patient care.
Overview
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Language
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant (BANK)
Staffing Solutions
ST NICHOLAS HOSPITAL, GOSFORTH, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
09.2023 - Current
- Supported patients with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and mobility to promote dignity and independence.
- Facilitated recovery for patients facing severe mental health challenges through focused observation and safety measures.
- Provide close support and observation for patients with particularly complex or high-risk presentations.
- Build supportive, respectful relationships with patients and provide reassurance during periods of anxiety, distress, or low mood.
- Monitor patients' behaviour, mood, and presentation, and report significant changes to registered nurses.
- Recognise signs of increasing distress or agitation and use appropriate communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Maintain a safe environment and follow procedures relating to risk, safeguarding, falls, self-harm, aggression, and other potential risks.
- Listen to patients and communicate relevant information clearly to nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Record observations, care provided, patient behaviour, and other relevant information accurately.
- Encourage patients to participate in therapeutic activities, social interaction, exercise, and structured routines.
- Assist with recreational, occupational, and therapeutic activities designed to promote wellbeing and recovery.
- Support patients with meals and drinks and monitor intake when required.
- Work alongside nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers, and other professionals.
- Identify and report concerns about abuse, neglect, exploitation, or a patient's vulnerability.
- Maintain confidentiality, dignity, privacy, and appropriate boundaries with patients at all times.
- Support people with conditions such as dementia, depression, or other age-related mental health needs.
- Support patients in community settings and help them maintain independence and engagement with services.
- Enabled patients to enhance quality of life by developing daily living skills and fostering independence.
- Support patients within secure settings while maintaining safety, therapeutic relationships, and professional boundaries.
Nursing Assistant
CNTW, NHS Foundation Trust
MORPETH, Northumberland
07.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality patient care, including washing, dressing, and assisting with personal hygiene to maintain dignity.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Measured blood pressure, pulse rate, and oxygen level during physical assessments.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, using hoists and support techniques to prevent injuries.
- Conducted regular checks on patients during night shifts to ensure safety and respond to needs promptly.
- Completed regular checks on patient vitals, condition and recovery.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their families.
- Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to help patients encountering cardiac arrest.
- Observed patient behaviour closely to identify any changes in health status. closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care given and observations made for healthcare team reference.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals to improve care coordination.
- Liaised with nurses and doctors to discuss plans of care for patients.
- Prepared and served meals, paying careful attention to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Replaced bed linen regularly to ensure cleanliness and comfort for patients. and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
PRIMARY CARE RECRUITMENT LTD
Newcastle upon Tyne
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided direct care to patients by assisting with daily activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
- Administered medications to patients according to healthcare professionals' prescriptions.
- Monitoring patient health: Assists in monitoring patients' vital signs, observing their behaviour and reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
- Assisting with mobility: helping patients with mobility issues to move around, such as getting in and out of bed, walking, or using a wheelchair and to access other basic life services.
- Assisting with nutrition: focused on patients' nutritional pattern with eating and drinking, such as preparing and serving meals and feeding patients who cannot feed themselves.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by monitoring for potential hazards and reporting concerns to the appropriate person.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, including medical histories, progress notes, and other documentation.
- Supported and educated patients' families in understanding conditions and strategies for providing effective home care.
- Participated in treatment planning meetings with healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising group or individual therapy sessions, leading activities while providing emotional support to participants.
- Provided comprehensive health care and mental health services to patients in various settings.
Administrative Officer
Orchard Villa Guest House
Ibadan, Oyo
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Managing the hotel's budget, including financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of hotel operations.
- Oversaw daily hotel operations, managing staff, maintaining facilities, and ensuring positive guest experiences.
- Recruiting, training, and supervising staff members, including front desk clerks, housekeeping staff, and maintenance workers.
- Ensuring that all staff members are properly trained and understand their duties and responsibilities.
- Coordinating with other departments within the hotel, including marketing, sales, and food and beverage, to ensure that all aspects of the hotel are operating smoothly.
- Ensuring that the hotel complies with all relevant regulations and laws, including health and safety regulations, employment laws, and tax regulations.
- Maintaining accurate records of financial transactions, inventory, and other important data.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues, including managing refunds and room changes, to enhance overall guest satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure resources for effective hotel operations.
- Provided exceptional hotel services to enhance guest satisfaction.
Class Teacher
Nigerian Educational Programme (Npower Initiatives)
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Teaching and delivering lessons: deliver lessons to students, using a variety of instructional methods and strategies to promote student engagement and understanding.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum, prepared instructional materials, selected appropriate resources, and created engaging lessons that addressed diverse student needs.
- Assessed and evaluated student progress, provided feedback to students and parents, graded assignments, quizzes, tests, and other assessments, and tracked attendance and participation.
- Maintained a positive and productive classroom environment, managed student behaviour, and addressed disciplinary issues as they arose.
- Communicated regularly with parents and colleagues to share insights on student progress, discuss concerns, and collaborate on strategies to enhance student learning.
- Promoted student well-being by providing emotional support, addressing mental health concerns, and collaborating with support staff, including counsellors and social workers, to create a supportive learning environment.
- Stayed up to date on the latest teaching strategies and trends by participating in professional development opportunities, attending conferences, and collaborating with colleagues.
- Facilitated administrative duties, maintained student records, completed required paperwork, and attended staff meetings and parent-teacher conferences.
- Completed educational qualifications to enhance teaching expertise.
Education
Msc. - International Management (Digital Business)
Teesside University
UK09-2026
B.Ed. - Adult Education/Economics
University of Ibadan
Nigeria01-2015
National Certificate in Education - History/Economics
Oyo State College of Education
Nigeria01-2009
O'level - Arts
Islamic Comprehensive High School
Nigeria01-2006
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Confidentiality compliance
- Record-keeping
- Food Hygiene
- Infection control awareness
- Personal hygiene promotion
- Time-management
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Empathy skills
- Computer literate
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
Custom
Training & Qualifications
- Mental Health Awareness
- Mental Health First Aid
- Safeguarding Adults
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- De-escalation and Conflict Management
- Suicide and Self-Harm Awareness
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Learning Disability Awareness
- Autism Awareness
- Person-Centred Care
- Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- Care and Support Planning
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Medication Awareness
- First Aid / Basic Life Support
- Moving and Handling
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Health and Safety
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Confidentiality, GDPR and Data Protection
- Professional Boundaries
- Fire Safety
- Food Hygiene
- Prevent Awareness
Timeline
Nursing Assistant (BANK)
Staffing Solutions
09.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
CNTW, NHS Foundation Trust
07.2023 - Current
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
PRIMARY CARE RECRUITMENT LTD
11.2021 - 04.2023
Administrative Officer
Orchard Villa Guest House
01.2019 - 08.2021
Class Teacher
Nigerian Educational Programme (Npower Initiatives)
01.2018 - 12.2020
Msc. - International Management (Digital Business)
Teesside University
B.Ed. - Adult Education/Economics
University of Ibadan
National Certificate in Education - History/Economics
Oyo State College of Education
O'level - Arts
Islamic Comprehensive High School