Vivian Awam
Leeds,UK
Summary
Compassionate care professional with extensive experience in patient care, health management, and medication administration. Proficient in household maintenance, social support, and effective communication with clients and families. Skilled in first aid, care plan implementation, and dementia care, ensuring patient safety and well-being. Committed to delivering high-quality care that enhances client quality of life.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Care assistant
Maria Mallaband Care Group
Leeds
2024.08 - 2026.03
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced resident comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness residents
Care Assistant
Maranatha Care Training Agency
2021.06 - 2024.06
- Provide in-home support for ageing individuals, performing a wide range of personal care, including dressing and hygiene, and medication administration.
- Providing care to old and sick people - bathing and dressing, laundry, cleaning
- Helping residents prepare tea & coffee.
- Assisted in monitoring medication for the clients in accordance with written plans created by healthcare providers.
- Serving residents’ prescribed medication
- Being residents’ available help all through the night
- Forming great relationships with clients and their families
- Run errands to maintain streamlined household operations, ensuring clients' needs are met.
Healthcare Assistant/support worker
Assumpta Healthcare services
Ibadan
2017.07 - 2021.04
- Supported patient care activities, performing personal hygiene and dressing services.
- Conducted mobility support and assistance, facilitating patients' well-being.
- Administered medications, ensuring alignment with care plans and medical recommendations.
- Maintained safe, clean, and clear living spaces, managing cleaning, washing, and other needs.
- Facilitated community inclusion and supported clients to pursue their interests and meet their needs through access to community activities, facilities, and services.
- Achieved 100% compliance with safeguarding reporting requirements for vulnerable clients.
Education
MA TESOL -
Aston University
Birmingham 2020.01 - 2022.11
English as a foreign Language with Events Management
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2013.09 - 2017.06
English Foundation Year - undefined
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 2013.01 - 2013.08
Skills
- Patient & Client Care 5/5
- Personal Care 5/5
- Hygiene & Health Management 5/5
- Medication Administration 5/5
- Household Maintenance 5/5
- Social & Recreational Support 5/5
- Dignified, Empathetic Care 5/5
- Client & Family Communication 5/5
- First Aid 5/5
- Care Plan Implementation 5/5
- Patient safety training 5/5
- Dementia care expertise 5/5
Certification
- Practical Moving and Handling.
- Health and Safety
- First Aid Awareness
- Safeguarding adults and children
Languages
English Highly proficient
Igbo
References
References available upon request
Volunteer Experience
Samron Hospital, Volunteering Looking after the elderly, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2009-01, 2012-12, Personal care such as washing, bathing and toilet arrangements., Helping in the use and care of aids and personal equipment., Domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry and emptying commodes., Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks, and drinks., Support with administrating medication.
Timeline
Care assistant
Maria Mallaband Care Group
2024.08 - 2026.03
Care Assistant
Maranatha Care Training Agency
2021.06 - 2024.06
MA TESOL -
Aston University
2020.01 - 2022.11
Healthcare Assistant/support worker
Assumpta Healthcare services
2017.07 - 2021.04
English as a foreign Language with Events Management
Leeds Beckett University
2013.09 - 2017.06
English Foundation Year - undefined
Leeds Beckett University
2013.01 - 2013.08