Susan Ada Ameh
Wolverhampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Health Care Assistant with hands-on experience across care home, domiciliary, and complex care settings, delivering persons centred support including medication administration, and safe moving and handling. Demonstrates strong observation, infection control, and documentation aligned to CQC standards, with clear communication and confidentiality to coordinate with families and multidisciplinary teams. Aims to advance skills in complex care while maintaining dignity, safety, and reliable, timely support for every service user.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Complex Care Assistant / Support Worker
Anawim Children's Home
Abuja
2024.11 - 2025.09
- Supporting clients with tracheostomy, PEG feeding, and other complex needs.
- Monitoring vital signs, managed catheters, stoma care, and oxygen therapy.
- Administering medications orally and via PEG, and maintained detailed records.
- Delivering overnight care, ensuring client comfort, hygiene, and dignity.
- Using hoists and patient handling techniques for safe transfers.
- Coordinating medical appointments, errands, and social events.
- Protecting health information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
- Report health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Helping clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Working in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Assisting residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
Care Assistant (Domiciliary)
St Ann's Hospice
Abuja, Nigeria
2022.01 - 2024.10
- Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
- Assisting residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Reported all incidents and accidents to supervisor.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feed when required.
- Preparing meals according to client's dietary requirements.
- Assisting in activities for daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Helping client's with daily tasks such as personal care, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
- Followed specific care plans for clients and reported on completed tasks.
- Provided personal care, companionship, and mobility assistance to service users.
- Supported individuals with daily activities including dressing, feeding, and toileting.
- Maintained accurate care records in line with CQC regulations.
- Recognised and reported abnormalities and changes in health status to nursing staff.
- Assisted with catheter management and repositioning to prevent bed sores.
- Uphold hygiene standards and responded to patient concerns with compassion.
- Answered patient call lights promptly for both assigned and other patients.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and protected patient rights.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independent living with personal care assistance.
Pharmacy Assistant
Erimo Pharmacy
Warri, Delta State
2020.12 - 2021.12
- Helped customers locate over-the-counter medications.
- Received and processed prescription from patients.
- Ensured prescriptions are checked by a qualified professional before being handed out.
- Checked, received and stored pharmaceutical deliveries.
- Monitored stock levels and expiry dates.
- Sold medications that did not require prescription.
- Adhered to policies and procedures for smooth daily operations.
- Assessed customer needs and suggested relevant products or services to meet needs.
Education
Diploma - Adult Caregiving
Alison
2025.06 - 2025.11
BSC - Mass Communication
Benue State University Makurdi
Nigeria 2012.06 - 2016.08
West African Senior School Certificate - undefined
Hannatu Memorial College
Kano, Nigeria 2005.07 - 2011.08
Skills
- Communication
- Safeguarding
- Infection control
- Observational skills
- Empathy
- Confidentiality
- Palliative care
- Record keeping
- Organizational skills
- Mobility assistance
- Dementia support
- Medication administration
- Nursing care
- Person-centred care
- Manual handling
- First aid
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Patience
- Stress management
Certification
- Sep 2024 - Oct 2024 Level 2 Certificate in Health & Social Care Various
- Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 Medication Administration and Competency Assessment Training Various
- Safeguarding Adults and Children level 2 Various
- Fire Safety Training Various
- Health and Safety in Care Settings Various
- Food Hygiene and Nutrition Awareness Level 2 Various
Timeline
Diploma - Adult Caregiving
Alison
2025.06 - 2025.11
Complex Care Assistant / Support Worker
Anawim Children's Home
2024.11 - 2025.09
Care Assistant (Domiciliary)
St Ann's Hospice
2022.01 - 2024.10
Pharmacy Assistant
Erimo Pharmacy
2020.12 - 2021.12
BSC - Mass Communication
Benue State University Makurdi
2012.06 - 2016.08
West African Senior School Certificate - undefined
Hannatu Memorial College
2005.07 - 2011.08