UZOMA Oku
hucknall ,Norttingham
Summary
Support Worker dedicated to delivering compassionate care to older adults. Promotes independence and enhances quality of life through tailored support and engaging activities. Builds trusting relationships with residents and families, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. Support Worker skilled in medication administration and care plan development. Monitors health and wellbeing, providing timely updates to the care team to optimise care delivery. Implements person-centred approaches to manage challenging behaviours, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
HOME CARE PLUS
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
12.2024 - 05.2026
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trust and rapport with residents and their families.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of administration and any side effects.
- Documented all care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environment, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Assisted older adults in daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and person-centred approaches.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Promoted a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment, valuing diversity among residents and staff.
- Maintained excellent patient satisfaction by proactively helping with individual needs and requirements.
- Monitored and recorded patients' physical and mental health, providing timely updates to the care team.
- Organised engaging outdoor and indoor workshops and activities to improve physical, emotional and mental wellness.
- Facilitated social activities and outings, encouraging social interaction and community engagement among residents.
- Optimised delivery of care, coordinating services with other healthcare and support professionals.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Implemented strategies to promote continence and manage incontinence, ensuring dignity and comfort.
- Conducted regular reviews of care plans, adapting to changing needs and preferences of residents.
- Helped families and patients with various matters such as making meals, conducting housework and sorting paperwork.
- Practiced confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to adhere to professional practice standards and legislation.
- Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UMUAHIA01-2003
Skills
- Patient interaction
- Compassionate care
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Emotional support
- Health monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Activity coordination
- Confidentiality practices
- Elderly care knowledge
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults' rights
- Personal hygiene awareness
- Housework and cleaning
- Record management
- CPR and First Aid
- Personal hygiene management
- Elderly mobility assistance
- Care planning
- Respectful attitude
- Personal care support
- Manual handling
Hobbies and interests
- MUSIC AND MOVIES.
Timeline
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
HOME CARE PLUS
12.2024 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY