Tolu Lawal
Burnley,Lancashire
Summary
Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care assistant
MHA Heather Grange
Burnley, Lancashire
04.2025 - Current
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
Care assistant
24hr Healthcare
Nelson, Lancashire
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients; eased their transition.
- Talked and actively listened to service users to nurture trusted relationships.
- Followed safe lifting and driving practices to achieve highest level of client safety.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
Caregiver
Winiseph Care Home
Isheri, Lagos
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Adapted care plans to meet individual needs, enhancing comfort level of patients.
- Liaised with healthcare providers about patient progress; ensured cohesive care plan.
- Managed housekeeping tasks to provide a safe home environment.
- Offered emotional support during difficult times, fostering resilience and positivity.
- Ensured timely administration of prescribed drugs; resulted in improved patient health.
- Conducted regular physical exercise sessions, promoting mobility and physical health.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Maintained a clean environment to promote patient hygiene.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Participated in therapeutic activities with patients; enhanced mental well-being.
Education
High School Diploma - GCSE
King's College Lagos
Lagos, NigeriaBachelor of Science - Public Administration
University Of Benin
Benin, Nigeria.11.2021
Skills
- Palliative care experience
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Mobility assistance proficiency
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Manual handling certification
- End-Of-Life support
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Dementia awareness
- Medication Administration
- Disability Care
- End Of Life Care
Certification
-NVQ3(In Progress)
-Caredemy Care Certificate (Standard 1 - 15)
-Dysphagia: Awareness and Support of Swallowing Difficulties (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-i-HEART Training Programme (Statutory) Certificate
-Tier 1 - Oliver McGowan Learning Disability and Autism e-learning (Statutory) Certificate
-Oral Health: Caring for Natural Teeth and Dentures (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-Oral Health: Caring for Natural Teeth and Dentures (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-Appropriate Use of Bedrails (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-A Guide to Safe Food Handling (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-Dementia: An Introduction (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-Cyber Security Awareness (MHA Mandatory) Certificate
-Fluids and Nutrition in Care (Regulatory) Certificate
-Confidentiality and Information Handling (Statutory) Certificate
-H&S: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) (Statutory) Certificate
-H&S: Risk Management (Statutory) Certificate
-Fire Safety: A Practical Approach (Statutory) Certificate
Timeline
Care assistant
MHA Heather Grange
04.2025 - Current
Care assistant
24hr Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2025
Caregiver
Winiseph Care Home
09.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma - GCSE
King's College Lagos
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
University Of Benin