Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Rufus Aduku

Rufus Aduku

Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom.

Summary

I am a compassionate and dedicated care professional with extensive hands-on experience and certifications in caregiving. I am committed to delivering high-quality care and support to those in need, with a strong focus on ensuring proper safeguarding. I have demonstrated the ability to manage challenging situations with both empathy and professionalism. I am continually pursuing professional growth, ensuring I stay updated on the latest caregiving practices. My skills foster a nurturing, positive environment for clients, always aligned with industry regulations and best practices.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Care Support Worker

Creative Support
Spennymoor, Durham
11.2024 - Current
  • Promoted a positive attitude among co-workers fostering an agreeable work atmosphere.
  • Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
  • Assisted with housekeeping tasks, creating a tidy environment conducive to healing.
  • Attended to basic medical needs, ensuring prompt professional attention when required.
  • Ensured medication administration as per schedules, adhering strictly to guidelines and instructions from healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and well-being.
  • Addressed dietary needs by preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
  • Facilitated social activities for improved mental stimulation and engagement.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
  • Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
  • Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
  • Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring the safety of residents.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
  • Built meaningful rapport with service users with range of conditions.
  • Ran community programmes to limit further client intervention and follow-up care.

Care Worker

Care Quality Services Limited.
Sunderland, GB
01.2023 - 04.2024
  • Administering medication
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal care assistance
  • Escorting clients to appointments
  • Companionship
  • Running errands
  • Assisting with household tasks
  • Paperwork management

Laboratory Assistant

Geo-Lab Nigeria Limited
Lagos
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Conducting body checkups
  • Assisting with personal care
  • Maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment
  • Assessing and reporting hazardous situations
  • Participating in health and safety orientation
  • Upholding facility guidelines and regulations

Gear Store Attendant

Lagos
07.2013 - 01.2020
  • Ensuring smooth operations of marine services
  • Enforcing safe lifting operations and regulations
  • Managing gear locker operations
  • Inventory development and management

Design Engineer

Shoreline Power Company
Ilupeju
11.2011 - 07.2013
  • Distribution design for control and process facilities
  • Assembling electrical control panels and motors
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment
  • Designing and constructing ATS/AMF panels
  • Preparing designs and construction drawings using AutoCAD

NYSC Intern

Shoreline Power Company
Ilupeju
11.2010 - 10.2011
  • Electrical wiring design
  • AutoCAD drafting
  • Assembling switchgear panels
  • Troubleshooting and maintaining equipment

Education

M.Sc. - Project Management

University of Sunderland
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Engineering Hons - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma, Edo State
01.2010 - 12.2010

Skills

  • Administering medication
  • Cooking
  • PMVA
  • Computer
  • Caregiving
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Communication Skills
  • Physical Stamina
  • Personal Care Skills
  • Organization and Record-Keeping
  • Occupational Health Safety
  • Medication Administration
  • Manual Handling
  • Infection Control
  • Workplace First Aid
  • Vital Signs Analysis
  • Medical Laboratory Techniques
  • Rigging and Slinging
  • Forklift/Mobile Crane Operation
  • AutoCAD
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Project Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer Skills

Certification

  • NVQ 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care - LCPS
  • Care Certificate - Allied Healthcare
  • Autism/Dementia management - Allied Healthcare
  • Lean six sigma - APMT

Accomplishments

  • Enhanced Patient Well-being: I successfully improved the quality of life for clients through compassionate care, support, and personal attention.
  • Positive Client Feedback: I consistently received excellent feedback from clients and their families for delivering high-quality, personalized care.
  • Safeguarding Implementation: I ensured the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals by adhering to safeguarding protocols and industry regulations.
  • De-escalation of Challenging Behaviors: I effectively managed and de-escalated aggressive or challenging situations using trained PMVA techniques.
  • Medication Administration: I safely and accurately administered medication to clients, with zero errors recorded.
  • Improved Care Plans: I worked collaboratively with healthcare teams to adjust and enhance care plans, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Reduced Incidents: I significantly reduced incidents of falls or accidents by closely monitoring patient mobility and ensuring a safe environment.

Languages

English

Timeline

Care Support Worker

Creative Support
11.2024 - Current

Care Worker

Care Quality Services Limited.
01.2023 - 04.2024

M.Sc. - Project Management

University of Sunderland
01.2023 - 12.2023

Laboratory Assistant

Geo-Lab Nigeria Limited
02.2020 - 06.2022

Gear Store Attendant

07.2013 - 01.2020

Design Engineer

Shoreline Power Company
11.2011 - 07.2013

NYSC Intern

Shoreline Power Company
11.2010 - 10.2011

Bachelor of Engineering Hons - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Ambrose Alli University
01.2010 - 12.2010
Rufus Aduku