SAMUEL OLAKA
COLCHESTER,ESSEX
Summary
Talented, and compassionate Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support through proficient delivery of medication management and adaption of care planning with a person-centred approach. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic professional with over 2 and half years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques. Highly motivated individual with a knack for building positive relationships and creating supportive environment. Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support, resulting in improved client well-being and increased independence. Known for fostering trust and promoting positive atmosphere.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support worker
Inspire Care Outreach Ltd
Ilford, London, England
03.2023 - Current
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals to achieve their full potential.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Supported clients with learning academic skills in Mathematics and other subjects.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
Mathematics teacher
Colne Community School and College
Brightlingsea, Essex, England
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed and recorded pupils' progress to monitor academic progress and challenges.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies for optimised learning environment.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Reviewed assessment information and learning modalities to inform curriculum development.
- Assigned homework and out-of-class activities to underscore course concepts.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting equal learning opportunities for all students.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
Mathematics teacher
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
Akpabuyo, Cross River, Nigeria
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
- Selected appropriate instructional resources and supplemented course texts with library resources and technological tools.
- Achieved target exam results for department attainment.
- Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
- Inspired interest and curiosity in mathematics through interactive games.
- Identified clear teaching and learning objectives and determined appropriate delivery methods.
Self-Employed Mathematics Instructor
SamOlaka Tutorials
Calabar, Cross River , Nigeria
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Privately tutored students on the subject of mathematics to support them grasp challenging concepts not clearly understood.
- Developed comprehensive notes tailored towards aiding students come to terms with challenging concepts.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and engagement.
- Prepared quality lesson plans aimed at building confidence in students and supporting them to develop comprehension skills for critical analysis of challenging mathematical concepts.
- Encouraged creative problem-solving approaches, enhancing mathematical proficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
University of Calabar
Cross River, Nigeria 08.2008 - 08.2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Mathematics
University of Essex
10.2021 - 01.2023
Skills
- Self-Management
- reliable and trustworthy
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Assistive technology use
- Empathy for clients
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Risk assessment application
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Infection control knowledge
- resilience in difficult situations
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Care management
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Mental health support
Affiliations
- Reading and researching.
Certification
- Mental Capacity.
- Safeguarding and Protection of Adults.
- First Aid.
- Health and Safety.
- Person Centred Care.
- Duty of Care.
- Care Planning.
- Behaviours That Challenge.
Timeline
Support worker
Inspire Care Outreach Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Mathematics teacher
Colne Community School and College
11.2022 - 12.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Mathematics
University of Essex
10.2021 - 01.2023
Mathematics teacher
Nigerian Navy Secondary School
02.2019 - 07.2021
Self-Employed Mathematics Instructor
SamOlaka Tutorials
11.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
University of Calabar
08.2008 - 08.2014
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