Temitope Bolarinde Egbeleke
Community Healthcare Assistant
Belfast
Summary
I am a compassionate Community Health Worker with more than 10 years of experience in Nigeria. I am committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. As an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant worker, I am eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I am a dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and posses the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Community Health Outreach Worker
The Rural Environmental Empowerment Initiative
Ibadan, Nigeria
2017.01 - 2022.10
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Planned, assigned and directed work, as well as evaluated employee performance.
- Provided complex counseling and identified alternative resources for patient care.
- Managed enrollment, transportation and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
- Taught appropriate parenting behaviors to individuals or families.
- Obtained demographic, insurance and financial information from community members to offer thorough and personalized assistance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Community Support Worker
Lagelu Local Government
Ibadan, Nigeria
2012.05 - 2017.01
- Provided emotional support to affected residents and victims and assisted in developing long-term recovery plans and goals.
- Enlisted support of volunteers and collaborated with businesses and community groups.
- Advocated for clients for comprehensive service delivery and linkage to [Type] hospital, veterans' benefits opportunities and community agencies.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
Community Educator
Akinyele Local Government
Ibadan, Nigeria
2010.10 - 2012.02
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Developed programs for teaching students and public.
- Managed applications, demographics and participant information of health education programs.
- Partnered with agencies and organizations driving improvements in community health.
- Helped programs improve outreach efforts and results with fresh designs for educational materials and visual aids.
- Prepared presentations on health and safety concerns for public.
Education
MSc - Social Work
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Oyo State Nigeria 2017.10 - 2019.11
B.Tech - Computer Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria 2001.10 - 2008.12
Skills
Community-based resources
Reasoning ability
Public outreach
First Aid/CPR
Confidentiality Dressing wounds and administering medication
Domestic assistance
Hygiene and health and safety Time management Meal preparation
Certification
Health and Safety Training - 3 Weeks
Timeline
Health and Safety Training - 3 Weeks
2022-10
MSc - Social Work
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
2017.10 - 2019.11
Community Health Outreach Worker
The Rural Environmental Empowerment Initiative
2017.01 - 2022.10
Community Support Worker
Lagelu Local Government
2012.05 - 2017.01
Community Educator
Akinyele Local Government
2010.10 - 2012.02
B.Tech - Computer Science
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
2001.10 - 2008.12