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@onyinye69

Healthcare Assistant

NOC 44101 · Home support workers, caregivers and related occupations 16 years of experience Last active 1 week ago
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A compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistant with over 10 years of hands-on experience across residential care, community support, and acute healthcare settings in both the UK and Nigeria. Skilled in providing person-centred care, supporting patients with daily living needs, working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining high standards of safety, dignity, and wellbeing. Currently seeking a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker role within Canada with an employer offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Location
Crewe, United Kingdom
Nationality
Nigeria
Preferred hourly pay
CA$25/hour
Preferred annual pay
CA$60,000/year

Skills

Caregiving
Clinical Assessment
Clinical Data Management
Clinical Documentation
Clinical Support
Database Administration
Dementia Care
Disability Support
Elder Care
Emergency Medical Response
Good Clinical Practice
Infection Prevention and Control
Interpersonal Communication
Medication Administration
Mental Health Support
Mobility Assistance
Safe Patient Handling
Team Building

Languages

English

Work experience

Healthcare Assistant

Swift Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Oct 2024 – Present

Part-time · On-site · United Kingdom

• Deliver high-quality personal care including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, and mobility assistance to patients across varying dependency levels. • Conduct and document clinical observations, promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the registered nursing team to enable timely interventions. • Maintain strict adherence to NHS infection prevention and control protocols, achieving zero hospital-acquired infections across all patients in care. • Uphold patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all care interactions in line with NHS values and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. • Support patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and improving overall confidence and wellbeing. • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.

Support Worker

Careweb Limited

Jan 2024 – Present

Full-time · On-site · United Kingdom

• Assist service users with activities of daily living, empowering individuals to maintain autonomy, choice, and dignity in accordance with their personalised care plans. • Co-develop and implement person-centred care plans in collaboration with registered nurses and allied health professionals, contributing to measurable improvements in health outcomes. • Ensure safe and competent use of mobility aids and hoisting equipment, adhering to manual handling regulations and reducing patient fall incidents. • Provide consistent emotional and psychological support, using trauma-informed communication to enhance quality of life and mental wellbeing for service users. • Accurately maintain care records and documentation in compliance with organisational and CQC requirements.

Care Support Worker

UBA Children Care Home

May 2016 – Dec 2023

Full-time · On-site · Nigeria

• Provided holistic daily care and support to children and young people with varying physical, emotional, and developmental needs across a residential care setting. • Established trusting, therapeutic relationships with service users and their families through active listening, empathy, and consistent engagement. • Facilitated safe transport of clients to medical appointments, community activities, and social events in accordance with scheduled care plans. • Supported clients in setting and achieving individual goals, fostering independent progression, social skill development, and self-confidence. • Contributed to risk assessments and safeguarding procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all service users at all times.

Female Ward Carer

Cheshire Home for the Elderly

May 2010 – Dec 2016

Full-time · On-site · Nigeria

• Provided compassionate personal care to elderly residents in a residential care setting, maintaining dignity, comfort, and quality of life. • Administered prescribed medications accurately and maintained up-to-date medication administration records under appropriate supervision. • Supported residents with mobility using walking aids, wheelchairs, and hoisting equipment, significantly reducing falls and improving independence. • Maintained rigorous hygiene and infection control standards across the ward, ensuring a safe environment for vulnerable residents. • Monitored and reported changes in patient condition to the nursing team, contributing to proactive care planning and intervention.

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

UK Professional Development Academy (UKPDA), England

Mar 2024 – Mar 2025

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

National Open University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria

Oct 2000 – Oct 2004

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