Karo Agbure
Health Care Assistant | Support Worker
Vaughan,Ontario
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with over 4 years of experience supporting adults with diverse physical and mental health needs in residential and domiciliary care settings. Skilled in personal care, moving and handling, infection control, vital sign monitoring, safeguarding, and promoting client independence. Certified in CPR, First Aid, Safeguarding, COSHH, Dementia Care, and Manual Handling. Known for delivering person-centred care with empathy, professionalism, and excellent communication skills while maintaining the highest standards of dignity, safety, and wellbeing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant
Cooper House Care Home
Bradford
01.2024 - Current
- Monitor patient wellbeing and support care planning through accurate recording of observations and vital signs.
- Assist with personal care, mobility support, hygiene, dressing and daily living activities.
- Build trusting relationships with residents and families while promoting dignity and independence.
- Support infection prevention, safe moving and handling, and maintenance of a clean care environment.
Writer
Upwork
Remote
03.2023 - Current
- Produced well-researched content, articles and scripts.
- Edited and proofread content to maintain high quality standards.
Care Assistant
Proficient Care
Lagos
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted basic health assessments including temperature, pulse and weight checks.
- Supported clients with feeding, bathing, washing, toileting and social activities.
- Maintained confidentiality and delivered person-centred care.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments and equipment.
Support Care Worker
Rock Care Home
Lagos
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided personal care and daily living support to clients.
- Assisted with meal preparation, household tasks and mobility support.
- Promoted independence and wellbeing through compassionate care.
Education
B.Sc. - Accounting
Fountain University
SSCE - undefined
Qiblah High School
Skills
- Personal Care
- Health Checks
- Infection Control
- Moving & Handling
- Safeguarding Adults & Children
- Dementia Care
- Nutrition & Hydration
- Medical Equipment Support
- First Aid & CPR
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Communication
- Teamwork
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Moving and Handling
- People Handling
- Fire Safety
- Infection Control
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding Children
- COSHH
- Sepsis Awareness
- Food Safety for Food Handlers
- Introduction to Dementia Care
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Timeline
Care Assistant
Cooper House Care Home
01.2024 - Current
Writer
Upwork
03.2023 - Current
Care Assistant
Proficient Care
01.2021 - 10.2022
Support Care Worker
Rock Care Home
05.2020 - 12.2020
B.Sc. - Accounting
Fountain University
SSCE - undefined
Qiblah High School