Tamara Buhari
London,Greater london
Summary
Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication skills and background in customer service and teamwork. . Proficient in infection prevention, effective communication with residents and families, and accurate documentation. Skilled in risk assessment, promoting independence, and following care plans. Demonstrates resilience under stress with specialized knowledge in dementia care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care & Support Worker (Bank Staff)
Haridol Care Services
London
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Support service users with community access and outreach activities, promoting independence and social inclusion
- Provide flexible, high-quality person-centred care across different settings, supporting residents and service users with varying needs
- Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility while maintaining dignity and respect
- Follow individual care plans and organisational policies to deliver safe and consistent care
- Monitor and report changes in service users’ physical and mental wellbeing to senior staff
- Communicate effectively with colleagues during handovers to ensure continuity of care
- Support families with appropriate updates while maintaining confidentiality
- Complete accurate care records and documentation in line with regulatory standards
- Carry out basic administrative tasks such as updating logs, Rota management of over 100 clients, filing records and supporting shift documentation for over 25 staff members.
- Assist with customer service-related tasks, including responding to enquiries and supporting positive experience for service users and families
- Community access support and social inclusion to help individuals gain independence.
Care & Support Worker
Pivot Care Group
Sutton, London
01.2024 - 04.2026
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents with compassionate and flexible approach, consistently receiving positive feedback from families for attentive and dignified support.
- Supports about 15 residents with personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming while maintaining dignity and privacy
- Monitor residents’ physical and mental wellbeing and reports any changes to senior staff in line with care plans, contributing to early identification of health concerns and improved outcomes.
- Assist with eating and drinking to ensure appropriate nutrition and hydration.
- Support 20 clients and residents with shopping, hospital appointments booking schedules and attendance.
- Individual care plans and organisational policies continuously followed to provide safe and effective care.
- Support service users with community access and outreach activities, promoting independence and social inclusion.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues during handovers to ensure continuity of care
- Maintained accurate records of care provided in line with data protection and confidentiality policies.
- Support safe moving and handling in accordance with guidelines and risk assessments
- Report hazards, incidents and safeguarding concerns promptly, recognised by senior staff for accuracy and timeliness in documentation and incident reporting.
- Provide emotional support to residents and reassurance to families when needed
- Companionship and Reablement Support.
Healthcare Assistant
True Health Clinic & Maternity Limited
Abuja
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients in clinical setting
- Assisted patients with personal care including washing, toileting and dressing
- Monitored patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing and reported concerns promptly
- Support patients with eating and drinking where required
- Followed care plans and ensured patient preferences were respected
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times
- Assisted with safe movement and positioning of patients
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to support coordinated care delivery
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Adult Care
South London College
LondonLevel 5 Diploma - People Management (CIPD)
CIPD
LondonAdvanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
University of Lagos
Lagos, NigeriaBachelor of Arts Education - French Language
Delta State University
Abraka, Nigeria2010
Skills
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Safeguarding and dignity
- Monitoring wellbeing,
- Moving and handling
- Infection prevention and control
- Emotional support and communication with residents, families, and colleagues
- Following care plans with accurate documentation and record keeping
- Risk assessment awareness
- Promoting independence and choice
- Food safety and hygiene
- Person-centred care
- Dementia care knowledge
Certification
- Safeguarding Adults
- Manual Handling (Practical)
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Health and Safety
- Medication Awareness
- Basic Life Support (Practical)
- The Care Certificate
- Autism and Learning Disability
Accomplishments
- Consistently received positive feedback from service users and families for delivering compassionate, dignified and person-centred care across all settings.
- Successfully supported service users to regain and maintain independence in daily activities through consistent, tailored person-centred care planning.
- Recognised by senior staff for accuracy and timeliness in incident reporting and documentation, contributing to a safe and compliant care environment.
- Completed 12 professional training certifications including the Care Certificate whilst working full time, demonstrating strong commitment to continuous professional development.
- Contributed to maintaining high standards of care by consistently adhering to safeguarding, infection control and health and safety policies across all placements.
References
References available upon request.
Additional information
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Available for flexible shifts including weekends and nights and willing to relocate to any part of the UK.
- Strong commitment to continuous professional development
- DBS: Enhanced (Adults and Children) & Registered to the Update Service
Timeline
Care & Support Worker (Bank Staff)
Haridol Care Services
01.2025 - 04.2026
Care & Support Worker
Pivot Care Group
01.2024 - 04.2026
Healthcare Assistant
True Health Clinic & Maternity Limited
12.2022 - 11.2023
Advanced Diploma - Procurement and Supply Chain Management
University of Lagos
Level 3 Diploma - Adult Care
South London College
Level 5 Diploma - People Management (CIPD)
CIPD
Bachelor of Arts Education - French Language
Delta State University