Tochi Nkemjika
Portsmouth ,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in NHS policies and healthcare operations. Demonstrates proficiency in elderly care, diabetes management techniques, and safeguarding knowledge. Skilled in adapting to patient needs, handling distressed patients, and supporting family members while respecting cultural differences. Committed to upholding healthcare ethical standards and compliance, with a strong focus on nutrition management and patient monitoring. Career goals include advancing care plan management and enhancing end-of-life care practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Hamble height care home(Welford Healthcare)
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2024.03 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Helped over 60 individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Healthcare Support Worker
Cresta Healthcare Ltd
Southampton
2024.04 - 2025.05
- Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency.
- Maintained clean and safe environment for all patients.
- Provided emotional support for over 50 patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.
- Prepared meals according to individual dietary requirements, promoting good nutrition.
- Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
- Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance physical strength and recovery of patients.
- Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
Health care worker
Federal Medical center Hospital
Owerri Imo State , Nigeria
2021.06 - 2023.12
- Administered prescribed medication to aid in patient recovery.
- Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
- Helped design and update treatment plans based on progress and health developments.
- Maximized over 40 patients comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Science
Imo State University
Nigeria /2016 - /2020
Higher National Diploma - Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Kings College School of Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Nigeria /2021 - /2022
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Management
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth /2024 - /2025
Skills
- Knowledge of NHS policies
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Diabetes management techniques
- Elderly care proficiency
- Adapting to patient needs
- Handling distressed patients
- Respecting cultural differences
- Nutrition management
- Patient temperature and respiration monitoring
- Use of medical software
- Healthcare ethical standards compliance
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Elderly care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- End Of Life Care
- Disability Care
- Care plan management
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Cresta Healthcare Ltd
2024.04 - 2025.05
Health care assistant
Hamble height care home(Welford Healthcare)
2024.03 - Current
Health care worker
Federal Medical center Hospital
2021.06 - 2023.12
Foundation Degree in Science - Science
Imo State University
/2016 - /2020
Higher National Diploma - Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
Kings College School of Nursing & Midwifery Sciences
/2021 - /2022
Master of Science - Educational Leadership and Management
University of Portsmouth
/2024 - /2025