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Theresa Ikelly

Hull,Kingston upon Hull

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for service users. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care worker

Rainbow Social Care
Wokingham, Berkshire
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supported over 7 individuals per day with activities to facilitate independent living.
  • Identified clients key needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and record-keeping.
  • Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships.
  • Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.
  • Transported service users to appointments and completed errands.

Volunteer support worker

Blue Torch Home Care Ltd
Enugu, Nigeria
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Led recreational group sessions in arts and crafts, board games and creative writing.
  • Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
  • Maximised independence by motivating and supporting service users towards established goals.
  • Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
  • Assisted 3 service users with disabilities and special needs daily to maintain access for all participants.
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
  • Showed sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing safe environment for clients accessing services.

Volunteer Care Assistant

Justin Gray Infirmary
Enugu, Nigeria
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Assisted over 5 residents daily with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
  • Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee well-being of individuals under care.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Enugu, Nigeria
10.2004 - 12.2008

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Care needs assessment
  • First aid
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Reliable
  • Honest

Certification

CSTF Mandatory Training for Health Professionals - The Health and Safety Group 2023

Care Certificate - Grey Matter Learning 2024

Adult Safeguarding - Grey Matter Learning 2023

Safeguarding Children - Grey Matter Learning 2023


Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Food handling
  • Dancing

Timeline

Care worker

Rainbow Social Care
11.2023 - 04.2024

Volunteer Care Assistant

Justin Gray Infirmary
03.2022 - 03.2022

Volunteer support worker

Blue Torch Home Care Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
10.2004 - 12.2008

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