Furera Afolayan
Care Worker / Support Worker
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About
Compassionate, reliable and experienced Care Worker / Support Worker with practical experience supporting individuals across hospitals, care settings, supported accommodation, family homes and community environments. Skilled in delivering person-centred care, promoting independence, safeguarding, medication support, emotional wellbeing, mobility assistance and maintaining dignity and respect. Experienced in supporting vulnerable individuals with varying physical, emotional and social needs.
Strong communication, teamwork and observation skills developed through both healthcare and social care roles. Holder of a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, Care Certificates, full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle. Seeking a Part-Time / Bank Support Worker or Waking Night Support Worker role (approximately 20 hours weekly) with Optalis.
Experience
Care Worker / Support Worker - Marygold Care UK Ltd - Harrow, United Kingdom
(2023-04)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred care and support to individuals across different care environments.
- Support service users with personal care, mobility, emotional wellbeing, medication support, nutrition and daily living activities.
- Encourage dignity, independence, inclusion and choice.
- Assist individuals within homes, care settings and community environments.
- Observe, document and report changes in wellbeing or care needs.
- Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, health & safety and organisational procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, healthcare professionals and families.
EEG Scientist - 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital - Nigeria
(2019 - 2023)
Key Responsibilities
- Performed neurological diagnostic assessments and maintained accurate patient documentation.
- Supported patients with professionalism, empathy and effective communication.
- Worked effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintained confidentiality, patient safety and professional standards.
- Developed transferable skills in observation, communication, patient support and clinical professionalism.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care - Inspire London College (2025-06 - 2025-12)
BSc - Human Physiology - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2005 - 2010)
