Health care assistant/Support worker

Lukachukwu Afam-Okocha (He/Him)

Healthcare Assistant

Address: **, ******** *****, *** ***, Sheffield, United Kingdom. Phone: 077********

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Driving License: Valid

RTW Share Code: Available on request.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

I possess a conscientious, compassionate and affable work ethic as a Healthcare Assistant. Additionally, I am motivated and able to adapt to changing circumstances. I am adept at collaborating with colleagues and superiors, I am receptive to and able to respond to constructive criticism and I am capable of working efficiently under pressure. Moreover, I am eager to participate in development initiatives in different environments, with a team player instinct and ability to work with inventive abilities. CAREER SUMMARY:

I have worked with people with mental health issues, dementia, autism, stroke, chronic conditions, and children. I have provided end of life care for clients, and I work well with other care providers such as doctors, nurses, and other supporting family members. I enjoy helping clients with personal grooming, hygiene, toileting, eating, cooking, cleaning, and any administrative tasks which need support.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Objective and ability to make decision independently and influence accordingly.

• Ability to communicate complex information.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others.

• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to successfully deliver task.

• Dedicated and able to develop relationship with patients.

• Well organised and very practical.

• Confident

• Willingness to take responsibility.

• Numerical and highly literate.

• Able to work well under pressure.

• Very professional and enjoys giving great service.

• Excellent time keeping and ability to prioritise.

• Compassionate client care.

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WORK EXPERIENCE:

Support Worker/Health Care Assistant Jan 2024 – Till Date 137, Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HD.

Quality Service Recruitment UK

• Medication administration

• To act in a manner which respects the dignity of users with learning disabilities

• Support individuals with user’s daily routines, including intimate personal care, promoting independence and choice at all times.

• Support users, plan, to meet his goals and outcomes.

• Support service users in their daily routine including support with intimate personal care.

• Maintain a relationship with users which recognize their rights as equal citizens and to assist in the exercise of those rights in all relevant situations and circumstances.

• Assist and advise users on maintaining age and culture appropriate activity and appearance at all times.

• Support users in the development of daily living skills, including household chores including cooking, shopping, cleaning, home and garden maintenance, budgeting, etc.

• Assist in meeting the recreational and leisure needs of users to include participation in holidays and outings when required.

• Improve service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.

• Build patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved well-being.

• Support clinical staff to complete health assessments.

• Thoroughly sterilise and sanitise clinical and mobility equipment.

• Demonstrate consistent respect and privacy for care users.

• Maintain confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care. Support/Care Assistant June 2023 – Jan 2024

Business & Innovation Centre, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL. Outstanding Care Service Limited UK

• Offer ongoing companionship and sympathetic listening to foster positive relationships and reduce loneliness.

• Advise memory-impaired individuals to complete neglected care activities.

• Promote dignity and independence by using movement and handling skills to safely transfer mobility-impaired service users.

• Record resident progress notes in Access Workspace for continuity.

• Enhance residents' quality of life with customized and high-quality care.

• Organized efforts to engage service users in social activities.

• Maintain current understanding of care through refresher training. 3

• Provide flexible schedules to meet organizational and client needs.

• Keep appropriate records, report any incident / concern to line manager.

• Always taking the initiative to be kind and courteous.

• Work from a planned rota which will include weekends.

• Provided support for individuals to assist them in pursuing their goals related to community activities, social interactions.

• Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.

• Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth / Hair care (washing / brushing).

Health Support Officer Nov 2015 - June 2023

Asaba, Delta State.

Family Home for the Elderly.

• Monitored Patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacle hindering recovery.

• Listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.

• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.

• Monitor patient conditions closely, reporting and recording signs of deterioration for swift action.

• Actively involvement in our intensive care unit.

• Actively promote best practices, leading by example in providing accurate, prompt patient provisions.

• Carefully monitor, record, and report changes in patient.

• Maintain continued personal development through regular training, maximizing capabilities and competence.

• Perform evaluation of new and existing patients to determine priority and suitability of treatment and/or need for modifications.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient records.

• Perform specialized nursing procedures related to the unique needs of patients.

• Oversee and guide the work of other support staff. Skills Learnt on the Job: Caring, approachable, desire to work with people of all ages, good communication skills, attention to details, good listening skills, flexible, reliability, a good sense of humour, good organisational skills, time management. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION:

• Delta State University - B.Sc. Economics (2001-2005). 4

RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS:

• May 2020: Actively provided care in the mist of fear and uncertainty during the covid 19 pandemic (Family Home for the Elderly).

• December 2020: Employee of the Year award. (Family Home for the Elderly). CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS:

• Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care: Academy for Health and Fitness

• Safe Administration of Medicine: Social Care Training

• Care Certificate and Mandatory Training: Baldev Skills Resource Ltd UK

• Care Training module.: The Health and Safety Group

• Personal Development Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Understanding Your Responsibilities Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Equality and Diversity Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Privacy and Dignity Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Fluid and Nutrition Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Handling Information Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Health and Safety Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Infectious Control Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Safeguarding Adult Training Module: The Health and Safety Group

• Safeguarding Children Training Module - The Health and Safety Group

• Standard 12 Basic Life Support: The Health and Safety Group

• Working In a Person-Centered Way: Academy.florence.co.uk

• Understanding learning disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Academy.florence.co.uk

• Dementia Level 1: Academy.florence.co.uk

• An Introduction to Incident Management: Bitesize Learning - Academy.florence.co.uk HOBBIES & INTERESTS:

• Live in Care

• Volunteering for community service. The Archer Project

• Singing.

• Board Games

REFEREES:

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