TEMITAYO OYEKANMI
Certified Health Care Assistant
Lagos
Summary
Compassionate and highly reliable Certified Health Care Assistant with over 4 years’ experience supporting elderly clients in hospitals and residential aged care homes. Demonstrated excellence in person-centred care, safety compliance, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Strongly aligned with Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and ANZSCO 4233 (Aged and Disabled Carer) requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Mother Teresa Medical Centre
Lagos Nigeria
01.2023 - Current
- Provide daily personal and clinical support to elderly and adult patients in a fast-paced medical environment - Assist with phlebotomy preparation, patient identification, aseptic technique, and documentation - Monitor vital signs and promptly report abnormalities to nursing staff - Maintain strict IPC standards, contributing to a consistently safe care environment
- Impact Example: Supported early diagnosis by ensuring timely, error-free sample handling for high-risk patients.
Aged Care Assistant
Funtoks Care Home
Lagos Nigeria
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered person-centred daily living support including hygiene, feeding, toileting, and mobility - Applied safe manual handling techniques to prevent falls and injuries - Supported residents with diabetes through observation, meal support, and symptom reporting - Provided comfort-focused palliative and end-of-life care
- Impact Example: Improved resident comfort and emotional well-being through calm, structured care routines.
Health Care Assistant
SilverCare Hospital
Lagos Nigeria
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted nursing staff in medical and surgical wards with elderly and post-operative patients - Applied IPC measures including PPE use, hand hygiene, and isolation protocols - Supported rehabilitation, mobility, and recovery activities
- Impact Example: Maintained zero cross-infection incidents within assigned care areas.
Education
GED -
Training Qualification United Kingdom
UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Aged Care & Elderly Support (Residential & Hospital)
Dementia & Cognitive Support
Palliative & End-of-Life Care
Personal Care & ADLs
Manual Handling & Mobility Assistance
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
Affiliations
- Aspiring Member – Carers Australia
- Aspiring Member – Australian Healthcare & Hospitals Association (AHHA)
- Demonstrated understanding of Australian Aged Care Quality Standards and My Aged Care framework
- Aspiring Member – Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA)
Certification
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing / Disability / Home & Community)
Key Clinical Training & Practical Application (ANZSCO-Aligned)
- Phlebotomy: patient preparation, aseptic technique, accurate labelling, observation and reporting
- Manual Handling: safe transfers, repositioning, use of mobility aids, dignity-focused support
- Infection Prevention & Control: PPE, hand hygiene, waste disposal, cross-infection prevention
- Diabetes Support: glucose monitoring assistance, symptom awareness, meal compliance support
- Palliative Care: comfort measures, positioning, emotional and family support
Australian Work Readiness
- Strong understanding of Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS)
- Knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WHS) requirements
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and night duties
References
Available upon request
Key Strengths & Professional Highlights
- Deliver exceptional person-centred care with a proven zero-incident record
- Experienced in high-dependency elderly care, dementia, diabetes, and palliative support
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with perfect attendance for 4+ years
- Skilled in Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, WHS, and ANZSCO-aligned duties
- Supported over 100 elderly residents across hospitals and care homes with zero care incidents
- Improved daily care efficiency by 35% through structured resident routines
- Achieved 100% positive family satisfaction feedback for consecutive years
- Highly empathetic, calm under pressure, and able to build trust quickly with residents and families
- Available for immediate relocation to Australia and full-time aged care roles
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Mother Teresa Medical Centre
01.2023 - Current
Aged Care Assistant
Funtoks Care Home
01.2021 - 01.2023
Health Care Assistant
SilverCare Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
GED -
Training Qualification United Kingdom
04.2001 -