
Janet Adeleke
Health Care Assistant / Support Worker
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About
Committed and compassionate Health Care Assistant / Support Worker with experience of supporting adults in a care agency setting and as a live-in carer. Experienced in personal care, medication support, meal preparation and health monitoring, with a strong focus on dignity, independence and well-being. Empathetic, patient and reliable, with a collaborative approach to working with service users, families and health professionals.
Experience
Live-in Carer at O'Sullivan Family (2024-12 – Present)
- Provide live-in care and companionship, tailored to the individual's preferences and support plan.
- Deliver sensitive, dignified personal care, including washing, dressing and assistance with toileting.
- Prompt, assist with and administer prescribed medication, and liaise with GPs, pharmacies and other health professionals.
- Plan and prepare meals, and promote a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and support with long-term health conditions.
- Assist with daily living, including shopping, domestic tasks, laundry and ironing, and managing day-to-day finances.
- Promote independence, confidence and choice, and support social and community activities.
- Monitor health and well-being, and report any changes or concerns promptly.
Health Care Assistant / Support Worker at Vcare Professionals Ltd (Care Agency) (2023-07 – 2024-12)
- Supported service users with personal care and activities of daily living in line with their care plans.
- Respected service users' privacy and dignity, and encouraged independence and choice.
- Assisted with moving and handling using safe, approved techniques.
- Prompted and assisted with medication in line with agency policies and procedures.
- Worked within risk management and health and safety guidelines, and reported concerns to the line manager.
- Safeguarded vulnerable adults, reporting any concerns immediately.
- Communicated with families, carers and health professionals, including GPs and occupational therapists.
- Maintained clear, accurate records of care provided.
General Support & Care Assistant at The Rock London (UK) Ltd (2023-05 – 2023-07)
- Provided direct, respectful personal care and support with daily living activities.
- Developed warm, trusting relationships with service users and encouraged them to express their needs and views.
- Followed support plans and supported service users to retain practical and social skills.
- Assisted with medication and worked within health and safety guidelines.
- Applied safe moving and handling practice and safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults.
Education
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care