Mmaduabuchi Igwekile

Compassionate and dedicated care worker with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality person-centered support. Experienced in assisting individuals with daily living and always maintaining dignity. Skilled in communication, safeguarding, and providing emotional support for service users across a wide range of care needs. Reliable, patient, and able to work effectively within teams or independently.

Care Assistant at Blackwood Home & Care (2023-10 – Present)

• Deliver personal care and daily living support to clients in line with individual care plans.
• Ability to use hoist, sling, stand aid (moving and handling skills)
• Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility using appropriate equipment.
• Promote dignity and emotional wellbeing through positive interactions.
• Maintaining of Accurate records
• Work collectively with colleagues.
• Respecting confidentiality.
• Maintaining infection control and hygiene standards.
• Following care policies and safeguarding procedures.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Report changes in health or behaviour to nurses or Senior careers.
• Monitoring vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure).
• Supporting with mobility, walking, and transfers (using equipment)

Support Worker at New Horizon (2022-06 – 2023-08)

• Assisting with washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Supporting toileting and continence care.
• Helping with mobility and use of aids (wheelchair and walkers)
• Encouraging independence in daily tasks.
• Supporting individuals with mental health, learning disabilities, autism, or dementia.
• Providing companionship and reassurance.
• Assisting with administering medication.
• Monitoring physical and mental health changes.
• Recording or reporting concerns to senior health staff or healthcare professionals.
• Following safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable adults or children
• Identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Providing health and safety procedures.
• Following healthcare plans.
• Communicating effectively with families, colleagues and professionals.

Care Assistant at Silverburn Care Home (2019-03 – 2021-09)

• Provided companionship and built trusting, supporting relationships with clients.
• Followed safeguarding procedures and reported any concerns with clients
• Supported vulnerable individuals with personal care, housekeeping, and social activities
• Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility using appropriate equipment
• Moving and handling skills.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional reassurance to reduce loneliness, and social isolation.
• Support clients in engaging in social or recreational activities.
• Encourage independence while offering appropriate assistance.
• Follow individualized care plans created by nurses.
• Report concern or risks promptly to the appropriate healthcare team.
• Follow infection prevention procedure {handwashing, use of protective gear, sanitization}
• Maintain a safe environment by identifying hazards and preventing accidents.