Rachel Praise Elikem Deku
Burnley,Lancanshire
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with hands-on experience as a family carer and part-time babysitter, supporting individuals with daily living, emotional well-being, and health needs. Trained in Basic Life Support and holder of the Care Certificate (15 Standards) and a Diploma in Health & Social Care with Mental Health. Skilled at providing person-centred care, ensuring dignity, respect, and safety at all times. Highly adaptable, empathetic, and eager to contribute to the quality of life of service users in a professional care setting.
Overview
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Certification
Work history
Retail Assistant
British Heart Foundation
- Supported customers with compassion, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Assisted vulnerable customers in finding suitable products.
- Built strong interpersonal and listening skills while managing diverse needs.
Sales Assistant
Shammah Enterprise
- Assisted customers with patience, addressing concerns and queries.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, supporting well-being.
Till Operator
Constellation (North & South West)
- Provided excellent customer service under pressure.
- Handled complaints and resolved issues calmly and empathetically.
Support Worker
Alternative futures group
Brierfield , Lancanshire
2025.12 - Current
- Provided person-centred care and support to individuals with diverse needs in residential and community settings.
- Assisted with personal care, medication, and mobility, ensuring safety and dignity.
- Promoted emotional well-being and independence through active listening and empathetic support.
- Completed comprehensive in-house training on safeguarding, health & safety, infection control, and communication.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care and maintain accurate records.
- Family Carer (Unpaid) – 2021 to 2023
- Provided personal care including assistance with meals, mobility, and hygiene.
- Offered emotional support and companionship to improve well-being.
- Monitored and reported changes in health and behaviour.
- Coordinated daily routines, appointments, and household tasks.
- Developed patience, resilience, and strong caregiving skills.
- Part-Time Babysitter
- Supervised and cared for children, ensuring safety at all times.
- Assisted with meals, bedtime routines, and play activities.
- Supported children’s emotional needs with patience and empathy.
- Communicated effectively with parents to update on progress and wellbeing.
- Developed responsibility, multitasking, and safeguarding awareness.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
Education
High School - General Arts
Keta Senior High School
Skills
- Personal care & daily living support
- Basic Life Support & first aid
- Medication reminders & monitoring
- Safeguarding & infection control
- Empathy & emotional intelligence
- Ligature removal
- Teamwork & communication
- Time management & reliability
- Conflict resolution & problem-solving
Certification
- Basic Life Support (Florence Academy)
- Care Certificate (15 Healthcare Standards) (NexGen Learning)
- Diploma in Health & Social Care with Mental Health (NexGen Learning)
- Ligature Removal Training
- Autism Awareness
- Medication Awareness
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA) & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Safeguarding Adults
Languages
English
Ga
Twi
Ewe
Timeline
Support Worker
Alternative futures group
2025.12 - Current
Retail Assistant
British Heart Foundation
Sales Assistant
Shammah Enterprise
Till Operator
Constellation (North & South West)
High School - General Arts
Keta Senior High School