Adu Blessing

Compassionate, dedicated and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant with over three (3) years of progressive experience delivering high-quality, personalised care across community care, residential care, nursing homes and healthcare settings within the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Experienced in supporting older adults, individuals living with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, dementia, palliative care needs and service users requiring assistance with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence and emotional wellbeing. Possess excellent knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, medication support, moving and handling, care planning, risk assessment and multidisciplinary team working.

Adept at observing changes in patients' physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing, maintaining accurate care documentation and escalating concerns appropriately to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care. Recognised for building trusting relationships with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals through compassionate communication, professionalism and respect. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm under pressure, prioritise workloads effectively and deliver safe, responsive care in accordance with NHS values, CQC standards and organisational policies.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT at BRB TEMPS HEALTHCARE (NURSING HOME) (2026-02 – Present)

Working within a nursing home environment providing compassionate, care to elderly residents and individuals living with dementia, physical disabilities, long-term health conditions and complex care needs. Collaborating with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive safe, high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence and overall wellbeing while complying with CQC regulations, infection prevention standards and organisational policies.

• Deliver high-quality personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting and continence care while maintaining each resident's dignity, privacy and independence.
• Support residents with safe mobility, transfers and repositioning using approved moving and handling techniques and equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs and walking aids.
• Assist residents during meal times by supporting feeding, monitoring nutritional intake and encouraging adequate hydration in line with individual care plans.
• Support registered nurses with medication administration, ensuring medications are given safely, accurately documented and any concerns promptly escalated.
• Observe and monitor residents' physical, emotional and mental wellbeing, recognising early signs of deterioration and reporting changes to senior clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate electronic and written care records, documenting care delivered, observations, incidents and handover information to ensure continuity of care.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with residents and their relatives, providing emotional reassurance, companionship and compassionate support throughout daily care activities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions, contributing observations towards personalised care plans, risk assessments and ongoing reviews.

COMMUNITY CARE ASSISTANT at FUTURE LIVING CARE (2025-02 – 2026-02)

Provided domiciliary care to adults and elderly individuals living with physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, age-related conditions and reduced mobility, enabling them to remain independent within their own homes. Worked autonomously and collaboratively with healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate, safe and effective care tailored to each client's individual needs.

• Assisted clients with personal care, dressing, bathing, grooming and continence care.
• Administered prescribed medication in line with care plans.
• Supported mobility, transfers and rehabilitation activities.
• Prepared meals and monitored nutrition and hydration.
• Maintained accurate care documentation and medication records.
• Reported changes in clients' health and wellbeing.
• Completed domestic support tasks, including shopping, cleaning and laundry.
• Worked closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

CARE SUPPORT WORKER at HOME CARE SOLUTION (2024-11 – 2025-06)

Supported adults and older people with a range of physical, emotional and social care needs within the community, helping them maintain independence while delivering safe, respectful and care.

• Assisted clients with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Supported safe mobility, transfers and repositioning using appropriate equipment.
• Assisted with medication administration under supervision.
• Prepared meals and supported clients with feeding where required.
• Observed changes in clients' wellbeing and reported concerns promptly.
• Maintained accurate care records and daily documentation.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation.
• Complied with safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control and health and safety policies.

CARE ASSISTANT at HEALTHOPEDIA CARE HOME (2023-01 – 2024-09)

Supported nursing staff in delivering compassionate, holistic care to elderly residents and patients with acute and chronic health conditions. Promoted comfort, dignity and emotional wellbeing while contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality healthcare services.

• Assisted patients with personal care, dressing, grooming and continence support.
• Observed patients' wellbeing and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Maintained accurate records of patient care, symptoms and observations.
• Supported palliative care and provided emotional support to patients and their families.
• Assisted with mobility and encouraged participation in rehabilitation activities.
• Supported patients with feeding, nutrition and hydration.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection prevention procedures.
• Worked collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.

ANATOMICAL INTERN – HISTOPATHOLOGY & MORTUARY UNIT at UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES TEACHING HOSPITAL (2023-01 – 2024-09)

Completed an anatomical internship within the Histopathology and Mortuary Unit, gaining exposure to specimen handling, laboratory procedures, record keeping and professional conduct within a clinical environment.

• Assisted with specimen handling and laboratory support activities.
• Observed histopathology procedures and mortuary operations.
• Maintained accurate records and adhered to confidentiality requirements.
• Followed infection prevention and health and safety procedures.
• Supported departmental staff with routine administrative and clinical support tasks.

Master of Public Health in Public Health – University of Chester (2025-02 – 2026-03)

Bachelor of Science in Human Anatomy – University of Medical Sciences (2018-10 – 2023-09)