Temitope oluwaseun Olushesi
Care Assistant/Support Work
Thamesmead,London
Summary
Compassionate individual with strong communication and problem-solving abilities, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. Proficient in managing daily living activities and fostering positive relationships with clients and their families. Committed to enhancing quality of life and promoting well-being for those in need.
Compassionate Care Support Worker accustomed to monitoring and promoting client well-being. Coordinates appointments and transportation to support needs. Caring and communicative with high-level emotional intelligence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Care and support worker
Octavia abri
Kensington , London
08.2025 - Current
- Prepared healthy meals according to specific dietary needs, improving overall patient wellness.
- Facilitated movement for patients using aids such as wheelchairs or walkers, increasing their independence.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols during work hours-ensured overall wellbeing of all parties involved.
- Improved patient mobility with regular physiotherapy exercises under professional guidance.
- Provided emotional support to patients, easing feelings of stress or loneliness.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by performing housekeeping duties like laundry and dishwashing.
- Established trust with patients for improved communication and cooperation during care routines.
- Escorted patients on outings or errands outside the home, promoting a sense of normalcy in daily life.
- Encouraged family involvement in care plans, creating a supportive atmosphere for the patient.
- Assisted patients to participate in community activities, promoting socialisation and mental health.
- Helped maintain patient records accurately to ensure seamless continuation of care plan.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, resulting in timely medical attention when needed.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
Care assistant
Hartwig care
Bexleyheath , London
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
- Coordinated clients appointments with healthcare professionals in support of ongoing treatment objectives.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
Assistant Caregiver /Support Care
Crystal Care Home
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2007 - 10.2024
- Preparing and serving healthy, nutritious meals, taking into account any special dietary needs and personal preferences
- Perform daily living assistants to over 15 residents which includes, Lifting, moving, positioning transporting clients and Performing light housekeeping duties
- Follow care plans created by medical staff which includes and not limited to taking clients' temperatures, pulse and weight, Assisting with physical therapy exercises, Assisting with physical therapy exercises and escorting clients to and from appointments
- Maintained 86% positive client reviews for patients and positive outlook
- Run errands for clients and as well accompanied them when needed
- Provide emotional and social companionship and Identifying activities that would appeal to the patients and ensuring that they are suitably stimulated
- Report any changes in health or behaviour to the doctor in charge
- Provide support with personal hygiene, including bathroom visits, bathing, dressing, and brushing teeth
- Ensure patient's safety by maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment
- Provided companionship by engaging in social and recreational activities.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted patients in mobility around the house; prevented accidents.
- Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility-impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence.
- Implemented creative solutions for managing challenging behaviour in dementia patients while preserving dignity and respect at all times.
- Encouraged social interaction among patients through engaging activities, promoting mental well-being and reducing isolation.
- Facilitated transportation services for medical appointments or errands, enabling patients to maintain independence outside the home setting.
Social Work Volunteer (part Time)
Lulu Brigg Foundation
Port Harcourt, Rivers
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for clients, ensuring holistic support.
- Reduced caseload backlog by efficiently managing multiple cases simultaneously while prioritizing urgent matters.
- Addressed barriers to service delivery by collaborating closely with partner organizations in order to streamline processes.
- Increased community awareness of available social services by conducting informative workshops and presentations.
- Assisted individuals in crisis situations, connecting them with appropriate resources and services.
- Improved client access to resources by researching relevant programs and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of available services.
- Coordinated with external agencies to secure essential resources for clients experiencing financial hardship or other challenges.
Education
A-Levels - Arts
Time and tide international school.
Ojo05.1992
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Hull
London Eng02.2026
Bachelor of Science - Banking and finances
University of Benin
Edo State Nigeria01.2006
Skills
First Aid certification
Sensitivity awareness
Elderly care expertise
Shopping and kitchen cleaning
Meal planning and preparing
Tolerance and understanding
Supportive listening
Medication Administration
Compassionate care
Communication strategies
Personal hygiene assistance
Personal care
Social support
Bath and shower assistance
Catheter bag maintenance
Mobility assistance
Disability support
Nutrition planning
Caring for vulnerable adults
Motivational encouragement
Respectfulness
Health and Safety Compliance
End-Of-Life caregiving
Behavioural Management
Blood pressure monitoring
Manual handling
Empathetic listening
Housekeeping tasks
Understanding of confidentiality rules
Mental health support
CPR certification
Housekeeping
Meal preparation
Activities of Daily Living
Care plan management
Basic housekeeping
References
References available upon request.
Personal Information
Education
Current
Timeline
Care and support worker
Octavia abri
08.2025 - Current
Care assistant
Hartwig care
05.2025 - 01.2026
Assistant Caregiver /Support Care
Crystal Care Home
02.2007 - 10.2024
Social Work Volunteer (part Time)
Lulu Brigg Foundation
01.2006 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Banking and finances
University of Benin
A-Levels - Arts
Time and tide international school.
Master of Science - Business Management
University of Hull