SANDRA OLUCHUKWU OKEKE
Bolton
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Public Health Officer with over two years of diverse experience in hospital settings and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Proven expertise in developing and implementing health initiatives to enhance community well-being. Skilled in analyzing health data, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and promoting health education to diverse populations. Extensive experience as a Support Worker and Care Assistant, providing personalized care and support to the elderly and disabled with varying health needs. This combination of public health knowledge and hands-on patient care enables a holistic approach to health promotion and disease prevention. Committed to advancing public health outcomes through evidence-based practices, community engagement, and compassionate patient support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public health Assistant Officer
Margret-Philomena Health Foundation
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Offered emotional support and conversations
- Assisted in dispensing medication to the patients
- Assisted in data collection and document preparation
- Provided customer service and support to over 500 service users needed
- Educating communities on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, hygiene, and sanitation
- Assisting in organizing and delivering health awareness campaigns and workshops
- Acting as a liaison between healthcare providers and the community
- Assisting in administering basic first aid or screening services under the supervision of qualified personnel
- Helping with routine health checks like monitoring blood pressure, weight, or temperature
- Managing records, scheduling appointments, and helping with inventory of public health materials (e.g., vaccines, medications, pamphlets)
- Referring individuals to appropriate healthcare services when necessary
- Participating in the evaluation of public health programs and providing feedback for improvements
- Offered emotional support and conversations
- Checked their vitals signs
- Established a companionship/relationship with the service users
Support Worker
C.Ukah Healthcare Services
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Owerri- Nigeria
- Communicated with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure plans and associated interventions were understood and revised as appropriate
- Monitoring her vital signs especially her blood pressure that is usually high
- Evaluated patient response to interventions, revising plans as needed
- Monitored patient progress and prepared patient for discharge
- Provided non-medical home care service to elderly
- Focused on providing companionship, personal care and home making
- Established a therapeutic relationships and created detailed care plans with patient and family, centered around mutually determined aspects
- Owerri- Nigeria
Medical Assistant/Public health officer
The Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Company Overview: Abuja
- Assisting the nurse with general patient checkups, immunizations and vaccine
- Established therapeutic relationships, and created detailed care plans with service user and family centered around mutually determined aspects
- Communicated with service user, families, and colleagues to ensure plans and associated interventions were understood and revised as appropriate
- Monitoring the service user vital
- Monitored service user progress and reported to the medical team for evaluation
- Providing basic wound care with support from the nurses team
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards in the company and developing strategies to mitigate risk
- Receiving mails and Reposting to the appropriate channels
- Handling of service user files and Records
- Created awareness on Covid-19, Monkey pox and Occupational hazards
- Ensuring that the company complies with all relevant health, safety and environmental regulations and standards
- Achieved the high end of the pay scale based on reviews of 96% 'excellent.' Received 100% ratings for punctuality, efficiency, and compassion
- Abuja
Support Worker
Private Job
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided support with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping, ensuring that individuals can manage their household tasks effectively
- Assisted with safe navigation and travel, which may involve sighted guiding techniques to help individuals move confidently both indoors and outdoors
- Helping with tasks like reading printed materials, managing correspondence, and completing forms where assistive technology may not suffice
- Supported individuals in the hospital for check ups by facilitating tasks that require visual input, thereby promoting their professional independence and efficiency
- Building trusting relationships to promote self-esteem, happiness, and emotional well-being, recognizing the importance of mental health alongside physical assistance
- Encouraged and assisted individuals to participate in social and recreational activities, fostering community inclusion and reducing isolation
Education
MSc - Social care, Health and wellbeing
University of Bolton
Greater Manchester03.2025
BSC - Public Health
Madonna University
Nigeria12.2019
High school Certificate - WAEC
Nigeria12.2013
Skills
- Time management
- Empathy and compassion
- Communication skills
- Multitasking under minimal/no supervision
- Teamwork
- Stress management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal relationships
Certification
- Margret-Philomena Health Foundation Texas - Medical Humanitarian Services
- PJ Health Care - First Aid
- Faajr health clinics - CPR basic life support on living
Eligible To Work In Uk
YES
Timeline
Public health Assistant Officer
Margret-Philomena Health Foundation
08.2023 - 01.2025
Support Worker
C.Ukah Healthcare Services
04.2023 - 12.2024
Medical Assistant/Public health officer
The Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company
03.2022 - 03.2023
Support Worker
Private Job
01.2019 - 02.2022
MSc - Social care, Health and wellbeing
University of Bolton
BSC - Public Health
Madonna University
High school Certificate - WAEC
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