Love Okeke

Healthcare Support Worker

Talent

PortsmouthMember since August 2, 2026

Person-centred care & dignity in practiceMental health & dementia careIT SkillsCare CertificateObservations & escalation of concernsMedication support (within scope)Safeguarding adults & childrenCare planning & documentationLone working & risk managementCrisis intervention & emotional supportMDT collaboration (NHS & community)Leadership, mentoring & supervisionExcellent written & verbal communicationMedication SupportPersonal CareMoving and HandlingDementiaHoisting

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Person-centred care & dignity in practiceMental health & dementia careIT SkillsCare CertificateObservations & escalation of concerns

About

Highly experienced and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker with over 9 years' experience delivering person-centred care across NHS, care home, community, mental health, and social care settings in the UK and internationally. Demonstrates advanced competence in supporting individuals with complex physical, mental health, dementia, and safeguarding needs, both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. Provided administrative support for services delivering care to adults and/or children with long-term health conditions and disabilities.

Detail-oriented care administrator with experience supporting complex care services, confident in coordinating appointments, processing referrals, and communicating effectively with service users and multidisciplinary teams in a healthcare setting. Holds NVQ Levels 3 and 5 in Health and Social Care, multiple healthcare diplomas, and a Bachelor's and Master's level education in Law, bringing strong ethical judgement, safeguarding awareness, documentation accuracy, and advocacy skills to clinical practice. Award-recognised for excellence in fostering support.

Experience

Healthcare Senior Support Worker - Aphek Care Home - South East London

(2024-02)

Deliver high-quality personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, nutrition, and mobility support
Support and monitor medication administration in line with care plans and organisational policy
Observe, record, and report changes in residents' physical or mental health
Provide emotional support, reassurance, and companionship to promote wellbeing
Implement individualised care and support plans
Work effectively with families, nurses, and senior staff to ensure continuity of care
Maintain accurate records and comply with safeguarding and health & safety standards

NHS Healthcare Assistant (Bank) - Pulse Healthcare Ltd (Acacium Group) - NHS Settings

(2023-05)

Provide patient care across a wide range of NHS settings including acute, mental health, learning disability, and maternity services
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily activities
Take and record observations including temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight
Support nurses and clinical teams with safe, effective patient care
Maintain dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times

Healthcare Support Worker - Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - Cosham

(2022-12 - 2023-06)

Promote and protect patient dignity, privacy, and safety
Assist with feeding, washing, repositioning, and mobilisation
Identify and respond promptly to potential risks and changes in patient condition
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary hospital teams

Student Social Worker (Placement) - EC Roberts Centre - Portsmouth

(2023-03 - 2023-04)

Conducted client visits that needs assessments
Supported vulnerable individuals and families
Prepared reports and maintained accurate case records
Demonstrated strong assessment, analysis, and care planning skills

HR Advisor / Support Worker - Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Teaching Hospital - Nigeria

(2021-01 - 2022-08)

Supported patient care alongside clinical teams
Monitored physical and mental health and maintained accurate documentation
Provided emotional support to patients and families
Assisted with crisis intervention and safeguarding concerns

Fostering Social Worker - Happy Hearts Foundation - Nigeria

(2019-04 - 2021-10)

Supported fostered children and young people with complex emotional and social needs
Developed and reviewed care and placement plans
Worked closely with families and professionals to safeguard children
Recognised with an award for excellence in fostering support

Assistant Manager / Senior Care Manager - Westchase School - Lagos, Nigeria

(2012 - 2021)