Taiwo Dada
Thornaby,Cleveland
Summary
I have extensive experience in assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders, and mobility support. I understand the importance of maintaining client dignity and work diligently to foster an environment of respect and trust.
A key aspect of my approach involves building meaningful relationships with those I support, which not only enhances their emotional well-being but also contributes to their overall quality of life. I am deeply committed to providing dedicated care and attention, striving to create a positive impact in the lives of my clients every day.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Domiciliary Care Worker
THE DOTING CARERS LIMITED
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
05.2024 - Current
- Enhanced client's well being by planning exciting activities, tailoring to client's preferences.
- Assisted clients with dementia, including paying bills, cooking and general housework.
- Accompanied and supported clients while visiting appointments, including doctors and hospitals.
- Prepared a range of meals for clients, including nutritious breakfast, lunch and dinner, following individual dietary requirements.
- Collaborated and worked closely with other social care professionals to provide personalised care and development plans.
- Visited client's home to assist care requirements, including washing, feeding and housekeeping.
- Helped clients maintain their quality of life and independence by conducting physical activities.
- Helped calm and reassure clients suffering anxiety with friendly, calming and positive approach.
- Strengthened relationships with patients and their families by going the extra mile to provide first-class support.
- Regularly worked night shifts to provide care, support and assistance to the vulnerable requiring round-the-clock care.
- Created specialised meals, drinks and snacks according to patient requirements and dietary needs.
- Supported families with new caring responsibilities by communicating care plans and demonstrating care actions.
- Assisted with personal hygiene from bathing to toileting, while promoting dignity and independence.
- Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting.
- Followed strict dietary requirements to support diverse nutritional needs and cultural backgrounds.
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship.
- Conducted housekeeping tasks to keep living areas presentable, clean and hygienic.
- Prepared and cooked patient's food using ovens, fryers, microwaves and stoves.
- Implemented personalised care, treatment and recovery plans adapted to patient needs and circumstances.
- Assisted with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering and toileting.
- Liaised with family members to coordinate visits and provide comprehensive updates on patient conditions.
- Drove clients to appointments with exemplary timekeeping and navigation skills.
- Performed domestic cleaning tasks, including vacuuming, mopping and washing.
- Communicated clearly with clients living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Organised engaging activities to stimulate and inspire clients, from social and sporting to creative pursuits.
- Contributed to clients' emotional health by providing companionship, conversation, and mental stimulation on a daily basis.
Care Assistant
Enhanced Care Home Byker Hall
Newcastle
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
- Enhanced patient outcomes, educating on disease prevention and wellness measures to reduce symptoms.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Counselled patients on pain management and medication risks with strong focus on substance abuse prevention.
- Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.
- Assisted in walking, talking and movement activities for rehabilitation purposes.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Reviewed individualised care plans, making changes based on progress and required improvements.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Cleaned rooms and sanitised kitchen workspaces.
- Completed regular checks on patient vitals, condition and recovery.
- Provided care to patients following detailed care and rehabilitation plans.
Healthcare Assistant
Kare Solutions Limited
, United Kingdom
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
- Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitisation tasks.
- Reduced patient risks with consistent adherence to GS1 UK standards, NHS best practices and patient data confidentiality regulations.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Educated and advised patients on prevention and improvement methods to avoid future hospitalisation.
Health Care Support Worker
Lafia kowa Specialist Hospital
Ijebu ode, Ogun State
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Liaised extensively with families, friends and external agencies to ensure service provided met individual needs.
- Prepared patients for treatment, readying medical records and documentation required for clinical procedures.
- Assisted service users with personal care-related activities maintaining dignity and respect.
- Maintained detailed and accurate documentation on daily record sheets on each visit.
- Maintained safe, secure clinical environments for optimal patient wellbeing and department compliance.
- Built positive relationships with patients through empathetic communication and attentive clinical care.
- Enabled service users to develop, establish and maintain personal relationships and social networks with planned excursions and events.
- Delivered dedicated care to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of patients in line with personalised health programmes.
- Updated team weekly providing comprehensive reports and informing on any concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University
NVQ Level 3 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) FOR ENGLAND (QCF) (DEMENTIA PATHWAY)
QCC COLLEGE CARE TRAINING SERVICES LTD
LONDON 07.2023 - 03.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Medical supply ordering
- Patient examinations
- Toileting assistance
- Patient health monitoring
- Healthcare operations
- Documentation
- Care planning
- Patient bathing
- Patient behaviour management
- Patient dressing
- Patient relationship building
- Bedmaking
- Literacy
- Respite care
- Meal preparation
- Support work
- Adult care
Certification
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QCC College Care Training Services LTD) 2024
- Medication Awareness (Flexebee) 2024
- Diploma in Health and Social Care (Allison) 2024
- Care Certificate (Standard 1 -15) - Caredemy 2024
- Certificate in Human Resource Management (PSMI Institute) 2020
- Certificate in Project Management (PSMI Institute) 2020
Languages
English
Timeline
Domiciliary Care Worker
THE DOTING CARERS LIMITED
05.2024 - Current
Care Assistant
Enhanced Care Home Byker Hall
01.2024 - 05.2024
Healthcare Assistant
Kare Solutions Limited
09.2023 - 01.2024
NVQ Level 3 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (ADULTS) FOR ENGLAND (QCF) (DEMENTIA PATHWAY)
QCC COLLEGE CARE TRAINING SERVICES LTD
07.2023 - 03.2024
Health Care Support Worker
Lafia kowa Specialist Hospital
11.2018 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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