Adenike Akinola
Health Care Assistant
Coventry
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support Worker
Momo And Terak Care Agency
Coventry
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
Health Care Assistant
A & E Limited
Coventry
12.2022 - Current
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to provide information about care and treatment.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Hospital Volunteer
Careway Hospital
Orelope, Lagos
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Transported patients and helped with discharge procedures.
- Participated in hospital events and activities to engage patients and families.
- Supported doctors and nurses in performing various medical procedures and tasks.
- Maintained accurate patient records, handling medical histories and medication schedules with sensitivity.
- Liaised between patients, families and hospital staff to relay information and coordinate care.
- Assisted in organizing and scheduling patient visits to optimize patient flow.
- Supported hospital staff by changing bedding and assisting with meals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
08.1995 - 06.2002
Skills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Supporting personal needs
Timeline
Support Worker - Momo And Terak Care Agency
12.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant - A & E Limited
12.2022 - Current
Hospital Volunteer - Careway Hospital
01.2022 - 11.2022
The Polytechnic, Ibadan - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
08.1995 - 06.2002