Ruth Owie
Milton Keynes,Brooklands
Summary
Reliable Support Worker with 9 years of experience. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centred approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids. Specializes in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) clients.
Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, complemented by background in customer service and team collaboration. Demonstrates ability to adapt quickly and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism. Eager to contribute positively and make meaningful difference in support work role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
Chiltern Healthcare
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2024.03 - Current
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
Support worker
Rainbow Outreach
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
2023.05 - 2023.12
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
Health care assistant
Eura Care Multi-Specialist Hospital
Lagos, Nigeria
2020.01 - 2022.12
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Helping in setting up medical equipment
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria 2011.03 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Science - Banking & Finance
Ambrose Alli University
Nigeria 2006.03 - 2010.06
Skills
- Empathy for clients
- reliable and trustworthy
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Self-Management
- resilience in difficult situations
- Personal care assistance
- Personal care
- Medication Administration
- Meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping management
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
Timeline
Support worker
Chiltern Healthcare
2024.03 - Current
Support worker
Rainbow Outreach
2023.05 - 2023.12
Health care assistant
Eura Care Multi-Specialist Hospital
2020.01 - 2022.12
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Olabisi Onabanjo University
2011.03 - 2016.07
Bachelor of Science - Banking & Finance
Ambrose Alli University
2006.03 - 2010.06