Temitope Garuba

Compassionate and dependable Care & Support Worker and Mental Health Nursing student, experienced in supporting elderly clients with daily living activities and promoting their wellbeing. Skilled in communication, building rapport, teamwork, and adapting to challenging situations. Committed to providing person-centred care that respects the individuality and dignity of every client.

Bank Residential Support Worker at Champion Children (2026-04 – Present)

• Supported children and young people in a therapeutic residential setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development in line with safeguarding policies.
• Built positive relationships with young people, advocating for their voices in care planning and supporting emotional, social, and behavioural development.
• Worked collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, families, and colleagues to implement placement plans and achieve positive outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records, supported risk assessments, medication administration, and ensured compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and organisational policies.

Placement - Mental Health Assessment at Psychiatry Liaison Services, Kingston Hospital (2026-01 – 2026-03)

• Completed a six-week placement with the Kingston Liaison Psychiatry Team, delivering mental health assessments within a busy general hospital setting.
• Conducted and contributed to comprehensive Mental State Examinations (MSEs), applying psychiatric theory in acute medical environments.
• Assessed and contributed to risk formulation involving self harm ideation, fluctuating capacity, safeguarding concerns, and self-neglect.
• Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team to support safety planning and patient-centred care in complex hospital cases.

Placement - Patient Care Support at Acute Inpatient Ward, St. Charles Hospital (2025-11 – 2025-12)

• Worked within the multidisciplinary team to plan and prioritise patient care, supporting rehabilitation and safe discharge through effective teamwork and communication.
• Developed confidence and assertiveness by engaging with senior staff, asking questions and contributing to discussions about patient care to enhance learning.
• Participated in and led handovers under supervision, recognising the importance of clear and accurate communication for continuity and patient safety.

Care & Support Worker at Care Santé (2026-02 – 2026-04)

• Provide person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable adults, supporting daily living activities, mobility, and medication administration.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through companionship, mental and physical activities, and personalised care plans.
• Maintain clients' comfort and hygiene, including light domestic tasks, bed-making, and support with eating and drinking.
• Monitor and report changes in health or circumstances, ensuring safety, safeguarding, and adherence to care policies.

Laboratory Technician at Kubwa General Hospital (2023-12 – 2025-09)

• Worked with senior nurses and healthcare assistants to develop my communication skills and spoke to parents of patients with jaundice to relay their needs to colleagues to provide optimum care.
• This role also deepened my understanding of theoretical concepts by allowing me to observe their physical implications firsthand, particularly through checking neonates' vital signs and monitoring jaundice levels during care.
• This experience strengthened my ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail in a clinical setting.

MSc in Mental Health Nursing – Kingston University (2025-09)

BSc in Biochemistry – Adekunle Ajasin University (2018-04 – 2023-09)