Rita chika Igbokwe
Summary
Empatheticas a care assistant with experience in bathing, dressing and assisting patients with feeding. Accompanying patients to appointments and activities. Works hard to provide personalised care. Friendly domiciliary care assistant with vast experience working to ensure clients' safety, health and comfort. Highly organised and reliable. Committed to helping clients live as independently as possible and with dignity. Compassionate home-based carer with energy and stamina to handle physically-demanding work. Trained in mobility assistance, medication administration and schedule management. Attentive individual pursuing to gain work experience and nursing skills. Eager to enhance communication and problem solving skills. Committed to patient care and advocacy.
Overview
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1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Mencap organisation
watford , hertfordshire
01.2026 - Current
- Provide person-centred support to individuals with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and complex care requirements.
- Assist individuals with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, while maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect.
- Support individuals with activities of daily living to promote independence, choice, confidence, and overall well-being.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and moving and handling procedures using appropriate equipment and safe techniques.
- Administer medication safely in accordance with medication administration policies, care plans, and organisational procedures.
- Prepare meals and support individuals with eating and drinking, ensuring nutritional and hydration needs are met.
- Provide PEG feeding, NG (Nasogastric) feeding, and NJ (Nasojejunal) feeding in accordance with prescribed care plans where required.
- Deliver tracheostomy care, assist with ventilator care, administer nebuliser treatments, and monitor oxygen saturation (SpO₂) and other vital signs.
Complex Care Assistant
Caremark
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
02.2025 - Current
- Provide person-centred care tailored to each individual's needs, preferences, and care plans.
- Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect at all times.
- Support clients with activities of daily living to promote independence, comfort, and overall well-being.
- Assist with mobility, transfers, repositioning, and the safe use of moving and handling equipment.
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding, ensuring clients' nutritional and hydration needs are met.
- Administer medication safely in accordance with care plans, medication administration policies, and clinical guidelines.
- Provide PEG feeding, NG (Nasogastric) feeding, and NJ (Nasojejunal) feeding in line with prescribed care plans and clinical procedures.
- Deliver tracheostomy care, including routine monitoring and airway management to maintain patient safety.
- Assist with ventilator care, monitor equipment performance, and report any concerns promptly.
- Administer nebuliser treatments as prescribed and monitor clients' responses to treatment.
- Monitor and record oxygen saturation (SpO₂), blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and other vital signs, escalating any changes in clients' conditions to senior staff.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with complex physical and clinical needs while promoting dignity, respect, and independence.
- Provide tracheostomy care, including routine monitoring, airway management, and maintaining airway patency.
- Perform oral suctioning and deep suctioning using aseptic techniques to maintain a clear airway and support effective breathing.
- Assist with ventilator care, monitor ventilator settings, and promptly report any concerns or changes in the client's condition.
DOMICILIARY CARE ASSISTANT
Kemfa services limited
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Attend 16 clients at most: believe to do more.
- Assisted patients with mobility impairments, verifying individual comfort, satisfaction; addressing issues detected.
- Documented care plans, hospital action; patient activities in line with best practices.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support: delivering best possible care.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Monitored supply usage and reported low-stock items to proactively replenish inventory.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going extra mile to attend to their needs: provide ongoing support.
- Supported patient well being by planning, participating in daily activities: exercise.
- Changed bed linen: washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Assisted patients in basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing: dressing.
- Positioned, transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Employed conflict resolution techniques to address and diffuse challenging behaviour, ensuring a harmonious environment.
Auxiliary Nurse
Macfan Medical Centre
Lagos
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Followed best healthcare practices throughout tasks by wearing PPE, following company guidelines at all times.
- Assisted with patient hygiene needs through daily washes, changing catheters.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best healthcare practices, regulations, and procedures by attending regular nurse training.
- Administered and documented prescribed medicines in line with company procedure and care standards.
- Bathed, changed, and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
Wholesaler
Igbokwe Rita chika Enterprise
Lagos
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Operated warehouse equipment safely in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintained a clean, organised, and safe working environment by following health and safety regulations.
- Processed deliveries and returns efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation and record keeping.
- Assisted with inventory management by identifying low stock levels and reporting discrepancies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to meet daily productivity targets and delivery deadlines.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding professionally to customer enquiries and supporting order fulfilment.
- Followed company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with quality standards and operational requirements.
- Received, inspected, and processed incoming deliveries, ensuring stock quantities and product quality met company standards.
- Picked, packed, and prepared customer orders accurately and efficiently for dispatch.
SECRETARY
Jaguar chig Nigeria enterprise
Lagos
11.2010 - 12.2016
- Answered inbound telephone calls promptly, directing clients, suppliers, and general enquiries to the appropriate departments.
- Welcomed visitors professionally, maintained a positive first impression, and directed guests to the appropriate offices and meeting rooms.
- Scheduled appointments, meetings, and events, managing calendars and providing timely reminders to staff.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone enquiries, ensuring prompt and accurate communication.
- Maintained organised physical and electronic filing systems, ensuring confidential documents were stored securely and easily accessible.
- Scanned, photocopied, uploaded, and filed documents to support efficient office administration.
- Updated and maintained accurate databases, records, and confidential information in accordance with company procedures.
- Prepared office documents, reports, correspondence, and meeting materials with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
kitchen porter
madam beauty ltd
Lagos
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen, ensuring all work areas complied with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
- Washed, cleaned, and sanitised dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment efficiently to support uninterrupted kitchen operations.
- Assisted chefs with basic food preparation, including washing, peeling, and preparing ingredients for daily service.
- Restocked kitchen supplies, ingredients, and cleaning materials to ensure the kitchen remained fully operational.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and in accordance with company procedures and safety guidelines.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling in line with environmental and food safety standards.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, storage rooms, refrigerators, and kitchen surfaces to maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
- Received and stored deliveries, ensuring stock was organised and rotated following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
Education
GCSE equivalent (WAEC) -
West African Examination council
lagos, nigeria12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Banking and finance
University of Nigeria NSUKA
Enugu, onitsha10-2010
Skills
- Emergency first aid
- Mobility support
- Patient health checks
- Care planning
- Medicine administration
- Patient relationship building
- Medication supply management
- Patient dressing
- Patient bathing
- Calm under pressure
- Healthcare support
- Suctioning with peg feed
Certification
- NVQ Level 3 diploma in adult care
- Health and Social Care Level 3 Certificate
- Care Certificate 15 Standards
- Emergency Response Africa, First Aid and Basic Life Support
- Dignity Champion Certificate of Commitment
- Bed Care Prevention and Management of Contraction Certificate
- Moving and Assisting Certificate
- Health and Safety & Fire Awareness
- Dementia certification
- coughs certification
- Non-Invasive ventilation certificate
Core Qualification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Calculative, Self-motivated and target oriented.
- Strong work ethics and analytical skill.
- Proven-Ability to work independently and part of a team.
interest
Meeting and interacting with people. exploring, reading, dancing.
References
Referees Available on request
Timeline
Support Worker
Mencap organisation
01.2026 - Current
Complex Care Assistant
Caremark
02.2025 - Current
DOMICILIARY CARE ASSISTANT
Kemfa services limited
03.2023 - 01.2025
Auxiliary Nurse
Macfan Medical Centre
06.2022 - 01.2023
Wholesaler
Igbokwe Rita chika Enterprise
01.2017 - 05.2022
SECRETARY
Jaguar chig Nigeria enterprise
11.2010 - 12.2016
kitchen porter
madam beauty ltd
01.2005 - 12.2005
GCSE equivalent (WAEC) -
West African Examination council
Bachelor of Science - Banking and finance
University of Nigeria NSUKA