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Certification
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Saheed Olasunkanmi Karunwi

Walsall

Summary

A compassionate, energetic and flexible support worker with over 8 years working experience in

assisting, developing and following care plans. Experienced support worker with extensive

experience supporting service users in their recovery from various health issues. Skilled in supporting

service users to live as independently as possible while delivering care in a dignified and respectful

manner.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Community Support Worker

ECHO Supported Living Services Limited
Walsall, West Midlands
2025.10 - 2026.04
  • Assisting with meal preparation and ensuring the homes are cleaned and and toilets are disinfected.
  • Provides companionship during leisure activities for increased social inclusion of the people we support.
  • Providing detailed record keeping and ensuring accurate documentation of the people we support's progress.
  • Consistently improving support provided by identifying and discussing new ideas.
  • Providing person-centered care tailored to the people we support needs and lifestyle.
  • Supports integration of the people we support back into community life to maximize successful transition rate.
  • Complies with all safeguarding, risk management, risk assessment and lone working policies and procedures.
  • Developed warm and positive relationships with the people we support, resulting in excellent satisfaction scores.
  • Keeping daily report book up to date and accurate, including records of financial transactions.
  • Supported individuals in crisis situations, ensuring safety and stability at all times.
  • Provided safe transportation for clients to appointments and outings.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.

Support Worker

We Are Care (Agency)
Willenhall, Walsall
2025.05 - 2026.04
  • Support and encourage service users to prepare and have their breakfast at the appropriate time.
  • Assist and prompt service users to take their prescribed medications and ensure proper documentation is done in accordance with care guidelines.
  • Maintain detailed records of resident's activities throughout the day.
  • Assist service users in accessing the community for daily needs, such as shopping or participating in preferred activities like bowling, football and other recreational outings.
  • Support service users in carrying out daily out-of-home activities, such as shopping and community fitness walks, on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, while promoting engagement and independence.
  • Provide support to service users during routine GP or dental appointments, either on a 1:1 or 2:1 basis, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the visit.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Record service users planned and ongoing activities using the company’s Phone App to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation.
  • Track, record and document service users daily expenditures, making sure all receipts are kept for accurate record-keeping and accountability.
  • Assist and encourage service users to complete personal care routines and have their meals such as breakfast, lunch, and dinner as required in their care plans.
  • Provides transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for service users.
  • Established strong, family-like bonds with service users, leading to a significant decrease or near elimination of their agitation.

Support Worker

STL Training & Recruitment
Birmingham, West Midlands
2024.07 - 2025.05
  • Provides support and guidance to individuals with mental health issues.
  • Provides basic crisis intervention and emotional support.
  • Manages crisis intervention calmly and professionally.
  • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
  • Monitors and documents patients progress.
  • Assists residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
  • Provides personalized care and support to clients with physical, emotional and mental health needs.
  • Assists residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
  • Assists residents with daily living activities including bathing and dressing.

Support worker

Divine Agency
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2023.11 - 2024.06
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalized care plans.
  • Assisted patients daily and responded to several crisis situations with positive outcomes.
  • Respected service users autonomy through inclusive care plan developments and goal settings
  • Practiced personalized motivation strategies to engage service users in physical activities.
  • Provided supported living care to elderly men and women, assisting with everyday needs and problems, medication, treatment and bathing.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.

Support Worker

First Alpha Care
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
2020.06 - 2023.10

Responsibilities

  • Maintained clear and open communication with service users, their families and other healthcare professionals to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding care plans and goals.
  • Supported service users in maintaining social connections and relationships.
  • Encouraged and empowered service users to become as self-reliant as possible, focusing on their strengths and abilities rather than their limitations.
  • Ensured the safety and security of service users which included monitoring for potential hazards in the environment and responding to emergencies.
  • Advocated on behalf of service users by ensuring they have access to services and resources they need.
  • Maintained accurate records of care provided including changes in service user's condition, medication administration and daily activities.
  • Assisted with household chores including cleaning, cooking and shopping.
  • Provided emotional support, active listening and companionship to service users who may be feeling isolated or lonely.

Support Worker

Bountiful Givers Initiative
Abijo, Lagos, Nigeria
2017.08 - 2020.03

Responsibilities

  • Provided guidance and support to service users
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of care activities and observations.
  • Assisted service users with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
  • Reported any changes or concerns to healthcare team.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to service users and their families, fostering caring and empathetic environment.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment for service users, which included light housekeeping, laundry and sanitation tasks.
  • Adhered to all applicable healthcare regulations, policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of service users.
  • Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, family members and support networks.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

University of Lagos
Akoka, Lagos
2012.07 - 2017.12

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Labour Relations

Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago-Iwoye, Ogun
2004.09 - 2009.07

Skills

Crisis Intervention
Safeguarding
Cultural literacy
Report Writing
Ethical Sensitive
Team Player
Knowledge of mobility aids
Patience
Active listening
Compassion and empathy
Positive and uplifting attitude
Adaptability and Critical thinking

Strong leadership and project management skills

Finance management

Languages

English

Certification

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - October 2025

Care Certificate Standard 1/15 (Health & Social Group) - April 2025

Safeguarding Adults Level 3 Course (Caredemy) - September 2024

Moving and Handling of Objects (Caredemy) - March 2025

CSTF Mandatory Training (Health & Social Group) - March 2025

Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma (Academy for Health & Fitness) - March 2025

Dysphagia & The IDDSI Framework - March 2026

Positive Behaviour Support F2F - February 2026

Medication Administration - October 2025

Manual Handling Update - October 2025

Mental Health Awareness - October 2025

Nutrition & Hydration - October 2025

Positive Behaviour Support - October 2025

Learning Disabilities - October 2025

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism(HSG) - April 2025

Food Hygiene (Health and Safety Group) - April 2025

Accomplishments

    Recognized as a standout team member by my company from the very first week of work.

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Football, Reading, Gardening, Karaoke Nights, Fitness enthusiast.

Timeline

Community Support Worker

ECHO Supported Living Services Limited
2025.10 - 2026.04

Support Worker

We Are Care (Agency)
2025.05 - 2026.04

Support Worker

STL Training & Recruitment
2024.07 - 2025.05

Support worker

Divine Agency
2023.11 - 2024.06

Support Worker

First Alpha Care
2020.06 - 2023.10

Support Worker

Bountiful Givers Initiative
2017.08 - 2020.03

Bachelor of Science - Public Administration

University of Lagos
2012.07 - 2017.12

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Labour Relations

Olabisi Onabanjo University
2004.09 - 2009.07
Saheed Olasunkanmi Karunwi