O.c Okulaja
Healthcare Assistant with over 15 years of experience
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Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with over 15 years of experience delivering high-quality, person-centred care across acute hospital, community, hospice and paediatric complex care settings. Experienced in supporting adults and children with complex physical, neurological and respiratory needs, ensuring their dignity, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times. Skilled in recognising changes in patients' conditions, undertaking baseline observations, maintaining accurate clinical documentation and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care while adhering to NHS values, safeguarding principles and infection prevention standards.
Experience
Healthcare Assistant – Community Paediatric Complex Care at Various Healthcare Agencies (2021-01 – Present)
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to children with complex medical needs.
- Support children with Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
- Undertake baseline observations and recognise signs of deterioration.
- Provide tracheostomy care, ventilator management and airway suctioning.
- Administer enteral feeding via PEG/NG tubes.
- Support children with epilepsy management and respiratory care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records using electronic systems.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, schools and families.
- Promote safeguarding, dignity and independence.
Healthcare Assistant – Ventilator & Brain Injury Unit at Hospital Setting (2009-01 – 2011-12)
- Supported patients with neurological injuries and respiratory conditions.
- Assisted with ventilator and tracheostomy care.
- Performed baseline observations and escalated clinical concerns.
- Supported rehabilitation programmes.
- Assisted with wound dressing changes under supervision.
- Maintained infection prevention and control standards.
- Used safe moving and handling techniques.
- Worked effectively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintained accurate patient records and confidentiality.
Healthcare Assistant – Hospice at Hospice
- Supported patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care.
- Promoted dignity, comfort and emotional wellbeing.
- Supported symptom management under nursing supervision.
- Completed daily administrative tasks and maintained patient records.
- Communicated effectively with families and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ensured a safe, clean and caring environment.
Assessment Worker at St Mungo's (2019-01 – 2021-12)
- Conducted holistic assessments and risk assessments.
- Developed personalised support plans.
- Supported individuals experiencing homelessness.
- Worked with housing, healthcare and community services.
- Maintained accurate case records.
- Promoted recovery and independent living.
Support Worker at SHP Supported Living Services (2018-01 – 2019-12)
- Supported young people under Sections 17 and 20 of the Children Act 1989.
- Promoted emotional wellbeing and independence.
- Safeguarded vulnerable young people.
- Maintained accurate documentation.
- Worked collaboratively with external agencies.
Student Social Worker (Placement) at Redbridge Council – Early Intervention Team (2019-05 – 2019-05)
- Supported children and families through Early Help interventions.
- Participated in home visits and assessments.
- Assisted with safeguarding enquiries.
- Worked within multidisciplinary teams.
- Completed case recordings and reports.
Education
LLB in Bachelor of Laws
Master's Degree in Social Work
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
