Taiwo Sulaiman
Sheffield,SHF
Summary
Dynamic Healthcare Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support from my tenure at Yourcare24 Limited. Skilled in Medication Administration and Empathy, I excel in delivering high-quality care and building meaningful relationships. Achieved a 40% improvement in patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HealthCare Assistant/Health Care Assistant/Youth Care and Support Worker
Yourcare24 Limited
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Healthcare Assistance /Care Support Worker
QCC College Care Training Services Limited
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Support Worker
Aleoz Healthcare Agency
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
- Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Facilitated peer support groups to help clients connect with others.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
Healthcare Assistance
Healthcare Consultant Limite
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients in scheduling doctor and healthcare appointments.
- Provided general program information and assistance.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided personal assistance, emotional support and personal care to clients.
- Engaged in therapeutic relationships with clients and delivered crisis counseling, conflict resolution and problem-solving assistance.
- Counseled patients on preventive healthcare, discussing proper nutrition, hygiene, and exercise.
- Offered expert mobility assistance with physical support, wheelchairs, and other strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Facilitated psychoeducational classes to help clients develop life skills.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Education
Master of Science - International Business Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, United Kingdom04.2024
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension
University of Ilorin
Nigeria06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University Of Ilorin
Nigeria07.2014
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Supply Restocking
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Observation
- Feeding Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Relations
- Catheter Care
- Transporting patients
- Written Communication
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Team building
- Team Collaboration
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Time management abilities
- Relationship Building
- Feeding assistance expert
- Inpatient Care
- Self Motivation
- Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Emotional and Social Support
- Emotional Support
- Active Listening
- Patient Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Certificate Obtained
NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) For England (QCF) (Dementia Pathway).
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Training Obtained
Care Mandatory Trainings
Timeline
Healthcare Assistance /Care Support Worker
QCC College Care Training Services Limited
01.2024 - 08.2024
HealthCare Assistant/Health Care Assistant/Youth Care and Support Worker
Yourcare24 Limited
04.2023 - Current
Support Worker
Aleoz Healthcare Agency
01.2023 - 04.2023
Healthcare Assistance
Healthcare Consultant Limite
03.2020 - 12.2022
Master of Science - International Business Management
Sheffield Hallam University
Master of Science - Agricultural Extension
University of Ilorin
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture
University Of Ilorin
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