TAIWO ROMOKE IYABO
Gateshead
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, specialising in dementia and end-of-life support. Proficient in personal care plan execution, manual handling, and hoist operation. Demonstrates strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and team work. Committed to promoting health and respecting boundaries while providing compassionate care. Career goal: to continue enhancing the quality of life for the elderly through innovative and person-centred care plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care assistant
Care Hearted Ltd
Coventry
2025.06 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Assisted with daily personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Delegated tasks effectively, maximising individual strengths within the team.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the workplace to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Served as an approachable point of contact for staff queries or issues, promoting open dialogue within the team.
Care and support worker
Saint Care home
Lagos State
2017.08 - 2025.05
- Facilitated movement for patients using aids such as wheelchairs or walkers, increasing their independence.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, resulting in timely medical attention when needed.
- Escorted patients on outings or errands outside the home, promoting a sense of normalcy in daily life.
- Helped maintain patient records accurately to ensure seamless continuation of care plan.
- Adapted quickly to new care routines for smooth transition periods during changes in patient requirements.
- Assisted patients to participate in community activities, promoting socialisation and mental health.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by performing housekeeping duties like laundry and dishwashing.
- Responded promptly during emergencies-ensured immediate professional help was sought when required.
- Delivered personal care services such as bathing and feeding, ensuring patients' wellbeing.
Care Support Worker
Aiicomultishield Health insurance
Osogbo, Nigeria
2012.07 - 2017.08
- I assisted elderly clients with essential daily activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and meal support, while promoting dignity, independence, and a sense of routine.
- I successfully built strong, trusting relationships with elderly residents, their families, and multidisciplinary care teams through compassionate communication—contributing to emotional well-being and cohesive care planning.
- Closely monitored physical and emotional changes in elderly residents, accurately recording and reporting concerns to clinical staff leading to timely interventions and improved health outcomes.
- I delivered compassionate, person-centered care to elderly residents, adapting support to meet individual health, mobility, and emotional needs enhancing quality of life and resident satisfaction.
- End Of Contracts
- Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
Support Worker
Glorious Crown Care and Orphanage Home
Lagos, Nigeria
2007.05 - 2012.01
- Assisted with personal care and basic needs, including mealtimes, hygiene, and clothing, while encouraging independence and responsibility.
- Offered mentorship and emotional guidance to children facing trauma or adjustment challenges, fostering resilience and self-confidence.
- Provided daily care and supervision for children, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and emotional support in a nurturing environment.
- I successfully built strong, trusting relationships with elderly residents, their families, and multidisciplinary care teams through compassionate communication contributing to emotional well-being and cohesive care planning.
- Relocation
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
Education
BSc - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1 2000 - 1 2005
Skills
- Communications
- Problem Solving
- Management
- Innovation
- Team Work
- Respecting boundaries
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Experience with specialised equipment
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Personal care plan execution
- Specialised equipment usage
- Manual handling certification
- Health promotion knowledge
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Hoist operation mastery
- Epilepsy management awareness
- End-Of-Life care competency
- Dementia care expertise
- Responsive listening
- End-Of-Life support
- Elderly support expertise
- Nutritional guidance
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Mobility assistance proficiency
Certification
- Diploma In Caregiving - Alison (2024)
- CRP/ AED/ First Aid – National CPRF Foundations (2024)
- Foundations for Assisting in Home care – The State University of New York (2024)
Timeline
Care assistant
Care Hearted Ltd
2025.06 - Current
Care and support worker
Saint Care home
2017.08 - 2025.05
Care Support Worker
Aiicomultishield Health insurance
2012.07 - 2017.08
Support Worker
Glorious Crown Care and Orphanage Home
2007.05 - 2012.01
BSc - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
1 2000 - 1 2005