Theresa Adegbehin
Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Summary
Experienced Health Care Assistant with a strong background in people's support, care, and dementia settings. Committed to providing compassionate and person-to-person care, assessing individual needs, formulating care plans, and administering medication safely. Skilled in effective communication, team leadership, and respecting individuals' dignity, privacy, and independence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Worker (Assisted living)
The Riverside group
03.2024 - Current
- Assist in planning and executing personalized support and move-on plans
- Understand and contribute to the risk management process, conducting regular support and risk reviews
- Inspire and motivate customers to achieve agreed outcomes and develop life skills
- Provide assistance with day-to-day support and tenancy-related matters
- Identify and promote opportunities for employment, education, and training, facilitating access for customers
- Refer customers to appropriate external support services like food banks and community resources
- Prepare customers to be 'tenancy ready' for successful move-on
- Promote financial independence through budgeting plans and maximizing income
- Monitor and support customers' healthcare needs, facilitating contact with healthcare professionals
- Empower customers towards self-management of medication following Riverside’s medication procedure
- Maintain accurate records on the appropriate digital platform
- Promote customer involvement and consultation
- Assist in delivering group work sessions
Support Worker/Carer
Comfort Call Limited
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Deliver high-quality person-to-person care in accordance with support plans
- Provide personal care, domestic tasks, and support services
- Empower individuals to maintain independence and control over their lives
- Maintain effective communication with service users, families, and healthcare professionals
- Promote dignity, privacy, and respect for service users
Sick Bay Attendant
Ajebo Senior High School
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Provided first aid and medical support to sick students
- Ensured student safety and well-being
Health Care Assistant
Zimi Community Good Health Initiative
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Supported community members in their physical, mental, and social well-being
- Assisted with health monitoring, social activities, and daily living tasks
Red Cross Society Volunteer
Iwerekun Community Junior School
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Acted as a first aid provider and health educator for students
Education
PGCE SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY EDUCATION (In Progress) -
University of Sunderland
MASTER OF EDUCATION (BIOLOGY) -
University of Lagos
01.2015
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (TEACHER EDUCATION AND BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY) -
University of Ibadan
01.2006
Skills
- Communication skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Observation and reporting skills
- Clinical skills
- Documentation skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Time management and organization
- Infection control and safety
- Continuous learning
Cpds And Certificates
- Youth Mental health First Aid, MHFA England, 05/2024
- Health and social care level 5 diploma, Academy for Health and Fitness, 05/2024
- Diploma in Mental health awareness level 3, Academy for Health and Fitness, 05/2024
- Various certificates from FuturU Learn Academy, 05/2024
- Dementia Care and Management, Institute of Mental Health (IOMH), 08/2023
- Becoming a Care Assistant, Alison, 07/2023
- Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care + Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15), Institute of Mental Health (IOMH), 08/2023
- Fundamentals of Health and Social Care, Alison, 03/2023
- The CARE Certificate (Standards 1 to 15), www.caretuition.co.uk, 01/2023
- Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence (2nd Edition), Oxford University Press and Epigeum, 01/2023
- KCSIE (Level 1) Safeguarding Training, Pam Gartland Safeguarding First, 02/2023
- Prevent Duty Training, HM Government, 12/2022
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Relief Worker (Assisted living)
The Riverside group
03.2024 - Current
Support Worker/Carer
Comfort Call Limited
11.2022 - 02.2024
Health Care Assistant
Zimi Community Good Health Initiative
01.2019 - 01.2022
Sick Bay Attendant
Ajebo Senior High School
01.2018 - 09.2022
Red Cross Society Volunteer
Iwerekun Community Junior School
01.2013 - 01.2017
PGCE SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY EDUCATION (In Progress) -
University of Sunderland
MASTER OF EDUCATION (BIOLOGY) -
University of Lagos
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (TEACHER EDUCATION AND BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY) -
University of Ibadan
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