STEVE DANJUMA NEZIANYA
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE,TYNE AND WEAR
Summary
Compassionate social work professional with years of experience devising and implementing successful support programmes. Dedicated and driven to deliver positive outcomes for diverse client bases. Meticulous in assessment and monitoring to deliver necessary resources for individualised needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker
support worker
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, Tyne and wear
2023.08 - Current
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Ensured safety measures to prevent falls and accidents, promoting client wellbeing.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Listened to client concerns, fostering a comforting environment.
- Facilitated mental stimulation through conversation, reading, and games, enhancing cognitive function.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Supported clients in social, physical, and emotional areas to facilitate community integration.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
Support worker
Becaring Ltd
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, tyne And wear
2019.04 - Current
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Facilitated mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games to enhance cognitive function.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Delivered physical and emotional support through compassionate care, enabling individuals to achieve their full potential.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
- Recommended clients for specific treatment programmes to aid timely recovery.
- Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
- Created tailored action plans prioritising pressing concerns to address individual needs effectively.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
Education
Bsc - Banking and Finance
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Nigeria 1998.09 - 2002.09
MA marketing - Marketing
University of Sunderland
Sunderland 2010.09 - 2011.08
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Sunderland College
Sunderland 2023.04 - 2024.04
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2010.02 - 2011.11
Skills
- Dementia care expertise
- Dementia care knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Care management
- Care planning
- Client assessment capabilities
- Risk assessment application
- Personal care
- Daily living assistance
- Nutrition planning competency
- Meal preparation
- Infection control knowledge
- Health and safety procedures
- Health and Safety regulations
- Safeguarding policies
- Safeguarding protocols
- Residential housekeeping
- Housekeeping management
- Client behaviour management
- Mental health support
- Mental health support techniques
- Asperger's support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Disability awareness
- Disability support planning
- Development support
- Community integration strategies
- Employment and education facilitation
- Outdoor activities organisation
- Activities planning
- Social care
- Communication proficiency
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Interpersonal relationships
- Customer Service
- Time efficiency
- Daily living assistance
- Self-Management
- Intervention techniques
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Record-keeping
- Record keeping accuracy
- Quality improvement techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Strength-based practice
- Medical appointment management
- Activities of Daily Living
- Community engagement
- Cultural awareness
- Intervention techniques
- Suicide Prevention training
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Record keeping accuracy
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Interpersonal communication
- Product knowledge
- Community engagement
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Support worker
support worker
2023.08 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Sunderland College
2023.04 - 2024.04
Support worker
Becaring Ltd
2019.04 - Current
MA marketing - Marketing
University of Sunderland
2010.09 - 2011.08
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care
Newcastle College
2010.02 - 2011.11
Bsc - Banking and Finance
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
1998.09 - 2002.09