SAMUEL ABiODUN AKINKUOTU
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, specialising in infection control, dementia care, and palliative care. Proficient in assistive technology use and risk assessment application, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse patient needs. Demonstrates strong communication skills and respect for diversity while adhering to safeguarding protocols and health and safety compliance. Experienced in therapeutic care, mental health support techniques, and effective record-keeping. Committed to enhancing care management through team leadership and continuous improvement of health and safety procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
Seades Support Services
United kingdom
2024.02 - 2026.04
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
Care assistant
City and County of Healthcare
United kingdom
2023.06 - 2026.04
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
Care assistant
Daily Carer
United kingdom
2022.11 - 2024.02
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
Team lead Retail collection
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
Nigeria
2015.06 - 2022.08
- Streamlined project management processes to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
- Developed robust communication channels for seamless information flow.
- Mediated in conflict situations, promoting harmony amongst team members.
- Implemented quality control measures leading to significant error reduction.
- Established guidelines for team operations, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Led weekly meetings, providing clear direction on project objectives.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient workflow strategies.
- Fostered a positive work environment with regular team-building exercises.
- Conducted comprehensive performance reviews for continuous improvement.
- Monitored team performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
- Instituted effective feedback mechanisms, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer science
Lagos state University
Nigeria 2009.04 - 2015.06
Bachelor's Degree - Ecctis
Uk Qualification
United KingdomBachelor of Science - English Language proficiency(ECCTIS)
Uk Qualification
United kingdomNVQ Level 2 - Elderly Care
Paragon Skill
UnitedkingdomSkills
- Infection control knowledge
- Dementia care knowledge
- Assistive technology use
- Palliative care understanding
- Risk assessment application
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Care management
- Record-keeping
- Therapeutic care
- Health and safety procedures
- Mental health support techniques
- Respect for diversity
- Communication proficiency
- Safeguarding protocols
- Elderly care knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support worker
Seades Support Services
2024.02 - 2026.04
Care assistant
City and County of Healthcare
2023.06 - 2026.04
Care assistant
Daily Carer
2022.11 - 2024.02
Team lead Retail collection
Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
2015.06 - 2022.08
Bachelor of Science - Computer science
Lagos state University
2009.04 - 2015.06
Bachelor's Degree - Ecctis
Uk Qualification
Bachelor of Science - English Language proficiency(ECCTIS)
Uk Qualification
NVQ Level 2 - Elderly Care
Paragon Skill