Toluwa Elizabeth Afolayan
Horsley Court Fawdon Road/South Gosforth
Summary
I am a highly motivated, hard working, strategic thinker, resilient, talented and result-driven professional seeking for an opportunity to develop my skills and improve my knowledge as well as utilizing such skills to achieve organizational objectives and goals. Compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant with one year of experience providing high-quality care to individuals of diverse age groups. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, a non-judgmental approach, and a keen understanding of individual client needs. Proficient in meal preparation, medication administration, and identifying vulnerabilities. Eager to contribute to the growth of the care sector, aiming to enhance knowledge, skills, and experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
Everyturn Mental Health
Gateshead Newcastle
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
Support worker
Velorious Care Ltd
Newcastle, United Kingdom
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Provided high quality support for residents with complex needs
- Monitored and documented client behaviors, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential
- Ensuring personal hygiene, mental stimulation, and general well-being are prioritized
- Keeping track of clients' care logs and medical needs
- Making patients feel comfortable
- Providing personal care, follows therapy plans i.e
- Interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioral problems
- Providing emotional support
- Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interest
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs
Care Assistant
P2p Healthcare
Garki Abuja, Area2
02.2017 - 10.2023
- Identified and addressed serious vulnerabilities in four clients, coordinating with adult social care
- Achieved compliance with 100% of record-keeping inspections, ensuring all administration was fully up-to-date and compliant
- Actively participated in area meetings, sharing best practices and staying updated with local issues and changes to regulatory frameworks
Education
MSC - International Business Management
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Kwara State University
02.2022
Secondary School Certificate -
Handmaid Girls Secondary School
Kuje01.2016
Skills
- Compassionate and patient
- Health monitoring and recording
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of UK care standards
- Health safety legislation
- Human relation skills
- Record-keeping
- Administration compliance
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Time management
- Ability to get results
- Comprehensive care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Resilient in hard circumstances
- Team player
- Proficient in IT
- Competent in Microsoft packages
- Ms Word
- Ms Excel
- Internet
Certification
- Cognitive behavioral therapy certification(CBT) CPD
- Positive Behaviour management
- Acquired brain injury
- Allergens
- Anaphylaxis Management
- Bed Rail Management
- Basic Life Support
- Blood Component Transfusion
- Catheter Care
- Communication
- Covid 19
- Consent, Privacy and Dignity in Health
- Countering Fraud, Bribery and Corruption in NHS
- Conflict Resolution and Complaints Handling
- First aid in the Workplace
- Dementia Awareness
- Duty of Care in Health and Social Care
- Dignity in care
- Equality, Diversity and LGBTQ+
- Falls and Fracture Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Food Hygiene
- First Aid Awareness and Anaphylaxis
- Fluids and Nutrition Awareness
- Information Governance, Data Protection & GDPR/ Caldecott Protocols
- Health, Safety and Welfare (inc COSHH & RIDDOR)
- Infection Prevention and Control 1&2
- Medication Awareness
- Lone Worker in Health and Social Care Settings
- Medication Administration
- Moving and Handling 1&2
- Mental Capacity
- Prompting and assisting with medication in Home Care
- Record Keeping
- NHS Conflict Resolution
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults 1,2&3 (Adult Support & Protection) Preventing Radicalization
- Promoting Person Centered Care
- Restraint Module 1&2
- Safeguarding Children 1,2&3(Child Protection)
- Working In a Person-Centered Way
- Wound Care and Tissue Viability
- National Early Warning Score
- Violence & Aggression
References
Reference will be provided on request.
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Everyturn Mental Health
04.2024 - Current
Support worker
Velorious Care Ltd
01.2024 - 03.2024
Care Assistant
P2p Healthcare
02.2017 - 10.2023
MSC - International Business Management
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Kwara State University
Secondary School Certificate -
Handmaid Girls Secondary School