Smart Arinze Ekeopara
United Kingdom,Salford
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Support Worker with proven experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and physical needs. Skilled in supporting activities of daily living, promoting independence, and preserving dignity and wellbeing. Trained in safeguarding, infection control, and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) techniques, with the ability to effectively manage challenging behaviour and de-escalate situations. A strong communicator who works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, maintains accurate documentation, and consistently adheres to healthcare standards and policies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Hamilton Cross Agency
Manchester
03.2025 - Current
- Provided high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with a range of physical, mental health, and learning disabilities
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and meal preparation
- Supported individuals to maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing
- Monitored and recorded changes in clients’ health and behaviour, reporting concerns to senior staff
- Administered or supported medication in line with care plans and organisational policies
- Built positive relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensured compliance with safeguarding procedures and health & safety regulations
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation
Support Worker
Letob Healthcare
Oxford, Oxfordshire
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with diverse needs, including mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities
- Supported service users with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility, and meal preparation
- Promoted independence, dignity, and choice, empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and maintain daily routines
- Monitored and recorded service users’ physical and emotional wellbeing, accurately documenting observations and reporting concerns to senior staff
- Administered and supported medication in accordance with care plans, policies, and training guidelines
- Applied safeguarding principles to protect vulnerable individuals from harm, abuse, or neglect
- Used de-escalation techniques and CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training to manage challenging behaviours safely and effectively
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control and health & safety procedures
- Assisted with mobility and manual handling using appropriate equipment and techniques
- Encouraged social engagement and participation in community-based activities to improve wellbeing
- Maintained strict confidentiality and complied with GDPR and organisational policies
- Demonstrated flexibility by working across different settings, adapting to individual care plans and service requirements
Health Care Assistant
Pizzazz Hospital Ibadan
Ibadan
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Provided high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals in a hospital setting
- Assisted patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Monitored and recorded vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Supported patients with mobility, ensuring safe moving and handling practices
- Assisted nursing staff with clinical duties and patient observations
- Maintained a clean, safe, and comfortable environment in line with infection control standards
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
- Documented patient care accurately and reported any concerns or changes in condition promptly
- Ensured patient dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
- Adhered to safeguarding, health & safety, and hospital policies and procedures
Research Intern
MacCliff Research Laboratories
Abuja
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Conducted laboratory experiments involving microbial culture, isolation, and identification techniques
- Prepared and sterilised media, reagents, and laboratory equipment to ensure reliability of experimental results
- Performed microbiological assays such as streak plating, serial dilution, and microscopy
- Collected, recorded, and analysed experimental data to support research objectives and maintain data integrity
- Assisted in maintaining lab safety standards and proper waste disposal procedures
- Supported senior researchers in ongoing projects, contributing to data collection and literature review
- Documented findings and prepared reports/presentations to communicate experimental results and contribute to project outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Calabar
Calabar01-2021
Skills
- Care Certificate (15 Standards)
- Safeguarding Adults (Level 2)
- Safeguarding Children (Level 1)
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Health & Safety at Work
- Moving & Handling (Manual Handling)
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid Awareness
- Fire Safety (Level 2)
- Food Hygiene / Food Safety (Level 2)
- GDPR / Data Protection & Confidentiality
- Mental Health Awareness
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- Managing Challenging Behaviour
- De-escalation & Conflict Resolution
- Restrictive / Physical Intervention
- Medication Administration (MAR)
- Medication Safety & Errors
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Diabetes Awareness
- Dysphagia Awareness
- Pressure Area Care / Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Catheter Care Awareness
- Person-Centred Care
- Duty of Care
- Dignity & Privacy
- Communication Skills
- Autism Awareness
- Learning Disability Awareness
- Dementia Awareness
- End of Life Care Awareness
Timeline
Support Worker
Hamilton Cross Agency
03.2025 - Current
Support Worker
Letob Healthcare
12.2024 - 03.2025
Health Care Assistant
Pizzazz Hospital Ibadan
05.2021 - 07.2023
Research Intern
MacCliff Research Laboratories
09.2018 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Calabar