Mayowa Afonja

Compassionate, reliable and highly experienced Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker with strong UK care experience across residential care, community support, schools, rehabilitation, dementia care, mental health and complex-needs environments. Skilled in delivering safe, dignified and person-centred care to adults and young people with dementia, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, neurological conditions, physical disabilities and mental health needs. Confident supporting personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, continence care, clinical observations, medication documentation, safeguarding, infection prevention and control, rehabilitation activities, risk management and accurate record keeping.

Recognised for calm communication, teamwork, confidentiality, empathy and commitment to NHS values.

Healthcare Assistant - FOSSE HEALTHCARE - United Kingdom

(2025-03)

Role Match: NHS HCA / Support Worker. Experienced across residential, school and community care settings. Able to support nurses, therapists and multidisciplinary teams. Comfortable with vulnerable adults, young people and families.

Recovery-focused approach that promotes independence and choice. Confident with challenging behaviour and de-escalation. Able to follow care plans, risk assessments and local policies. Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and non-judgemental care.

Flexible, dependable and able to work shifts in busy environments. Strong communication with non-verbal and neurodiverse service users.

• Provide compassionate person-centred care to people with complex care needs while maintaining dignity, privacy, choice and independence.
• Support washing, dressing, toileting, continence care, oral care, nutrition, hydration, mobility and comfort in line with individual care plans.
• Undertake and report observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate and oxygen saturation, escalating concerns promptly.
• Carry out safe moving and handling, hoisting, repositioning and ambulation support in line with risk assessments and equipment guidance.
• Provide end-of-life and palliative care support with compassion, emotional reassurance and respect for families and patient wishes.
• Assist with rehabilitation and activity-based support for post-operative and stroke patients, encouraging confidence and independence.
• Maintain clear records, contribute to handovers and follow safeguarding, infection prevention, confidentiality and health and safety procedures.

Healthcare Assistant - TEMPLOY CONNECTION - United Kingdom

(2024-08 - 2025-03)

• Delivered tailored physical, emotional and practical care to clients with dementia, neurological conditions, mental health needs and reduced mobility.
• Monitored, recorded and reported observations including blood pressure, oxygen saturation and temperature to support early recognition of deterioration.
• Supported people living with dementia through reassurance, familiar routines, orientation, meaningful activity and respectful communication.
• Assisted with medication rounds under supervision using MAR charts, observing for side effects and reporting concerns.
• Implemented therapeutic and sensory-based activities with care teams and occupational therapy input to support cognitive and functional wellbeing.
• Applied infection prevention and control standards, safe waste management, PPE use and cleaning procedures.
• Maintained accurate care documentation, daily notes and confidential records to support continuity of care and effective handovers.

Residential Support Worker - PEGASUS SCHOOL - United Kingdom

(2022-08 - 2024-08)

• Provided structured residential care and behavioural support for young people with autism, ADHD, learning disabilities and sensory processing needs.
• Promoted independence, emotional regulation and daily living skills through consistent routines, positive engagement and person-centred support.
• Worked with occupational therapists, education professionals and families to implement individual plans and support EHCP-related goals.
• Used Positive Behaviour Support, de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to reduce incidents and maintain safety.
• Identified safeguarding concerns, followed reporting procedures, maintained professional boundaries and contributed to risk assessments.
• Supported recreational, educational and life-skills activities to build confidence, social interaction, communication and wellbeing.
• Completed residential records, incident forms and shift handover notes accurately.

Support Worker - ORB RECRUITMENT LTD - United Kingdom

(2022-01 - 2024-10)

• Supported individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex social care requirements to develop life skills and maintain independence.
• Assisted with personal care, mobility, hygiene, nutrition, hydration and daily routines while promoting autonomy and respectful interaction.
• Facilitated person-centred care planning by involving service users, families and professionals in goal setting and support strategies.
• De-escalated challenging behaviour using calm communication, positive engagement, distraction techniques and therapeutic approaches.
• Worked closely with social workers, therapists, nurses and senior carers to implement care plans tailored to changing needs.
• Supported emotional recovery and confidence-building for people affected by trauma, anxiety or behavioural difficulties.
• Documented incidents, behaviour changes, progress and risks accurately to support multi-agency reviews and continuity of care.

Senior Therapy Assistant - CARING GOAL HEALTHCARE - Nigeria

(2021-12 - 2022-01)

• Assisted physiotherapists and occupational therapists with structured rehabilitation programmes for patients recovering from surgery, trauma, stroke or chronic illness.
• Supported mobility, balance, strength and functional exercises, helping patients complete activities safely and correctly.
• Observed patient responses during therapy, identifying signs of pain, fatigue or reduced tolerance and escalating concerns to clinicians.
• Encouraged motivation, independence and adherence to therapy goals through reassurance, education and family engagement.
• Maintained therapy notes, attendance records and progress updates to support multidisciplinary planning and review.

Senior Nursing Auxiliary - CARING GOAL HEALTHCARE - Nigeria

(2020-02 - 2020-12)

• Delivered essential nursing support under registered nurse supervision, ensuring safe, compassionate and ethical care.
• Provided bedside care including feeding, toileting, repositioning, pressure area support, comfort care and emotional reassurance.
• Assisted with medication support, wound dressing support and catheter care tasks within delegated responsibilities and local procedures.
• Monitored patient condition and promptly reported changes to nursing staff to support timely intervention and care adjustments.
• Educated patients and caregivers on hygiene, nutrition and post-discharge routines to support recovery and reduce avoidable complications.
• Followed infection prevention procedures including PPE, cleaning, hand hygiene and safe disposal of waste.

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner - CARING GOAL HEALTHCARE - Nigeria

(2019-01 - 2020-02)

• Supported physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation sessions for patients with musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
• Assisted with mobility assessments, exercise programmes, balance training and strength-building activities to reduce falls risk and improve function.
• Used therapeutic equipment such as resistance bands, walking aids and balance tools safely during supervised sessions.
• Documented progress, attendance and outcomes, escalating setbacks or safety concerns to qualified clinicians.
• Explained therapy goals and routines to patients and families to improve participation and confidence.

Senior Health Recovery Worker - CARING GOAL HEALTHCARE - Nigeria

(2018-01 - 2019-01)

• Provided one-to-one recovery-focused support for clients with complex physical and mental health needs in home and community settings.
• Worked with psychologists, nurses and social workers to support personalised recovery plans based on health needs, goals and aspirations.
• Delivered wellbeing support, motivational encouragement and structured routines to promote self-management and stability.
• Facilitated group sessions on coping strategies, stress management and relapse prevention for individuals recovering from addiction or trauma.
• Supported access to community resources, vocational training and housing-related support as part of holistic rehabilitation.
• Maintained therapeutic boundaries, built trust and recorded recovery outcomes accurately.

Nursing Assistant Diploma - Nursing - Institute of Mental Health (2025)

Diploma - Occupational Therapy - Institute of Mental Health (2025)

Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care - Institute of Mental Health (2025)

MSc - Big Data Analytics - Sheffield Hallam University (2024-01 - 2024-01)

BSc - Computer Science - LAUTECH University (2019-01 - 2019-01)

General School Certificate of Education - SPED International Secondary School (2011-01 - 2011-01)