Victory Dolapo Franklin

Compassionate and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant, Dementia Ambassador, and Manual Handling Trainer with extensive experience across residential, nursing, and agency care settings within the UK care sector. Demonstrated commitment to person-centred dementia care, safeguarding, dignity, and continuous quality improvement in line with CQC Fundamental Standards and NHS values. Experienced in supporting residents with complex needs including dementia, reduced mobility, and behaviours that challenge, while promoting independence, choice, and wellbeing.

Adept at leadership, staff support, training delivery, and maintaining high standards of care documentation and compliance. Seeking roles within NHS Trusts, dementia-focused services, and organisations offering Skilled Worker sponsorship.

Dementia Ambassador - The Wharf Care Home (Maria Mallaband Care Group)

(2025-12)

• Act as a dementia champion, promoting best practice in dementia care across the home
• Support staff in understanding dementia, behaviours that challenge, and effective communication strategies
• Advocate for residents' dignity, choice, and emotional wellbeing
• Support relatives and families with information, reassurance, and education
• Contribute to care reviews and improvements aligned with CQC inspection outcomes

Manual Handling Trainer - The Wharf Care Home (Maria Mallaband Care Group)

(2025-02)

• Deliver manual handling training to staff in line with organisational policy and health & safety legislation
• Conduct risk assessments and promote safe moving and handling techniques
• Support reduction of staff and resident injuries through best practice training

First Aid Personnel - The Wharf Care Home (Maria Mallaband Care Group)

(2025-04)

• Provide immediate first aid response in emergency situations
• Maintain compliance with health and safety procedures

Healthcare Assistant - The Wharf Care Home (Maria Mallaband Care Group)

(2023-09)

• Provide high-quality personal care including washing, dressing, continence care, and mobility support
• Support residents with dementia using person-centred approaches
• Accurately record care delivery and report concerns to senior staff
• Maintain dignity, privacy, and safeguarding standards

Healthcare Assistant - Karisa Health Care Services (Agency)

(2023-06 - 2023-09)

• Deliver flexible care support across multiple care settings
• Assist with daily living activities and routine monitoring
• Adapt quickly to different policies, service users, and care environments

Senior Healthcare Assistant / Team Leader - Coate Water Care – Westley Court Care Home

(2024-10 - 2025-01)

• Led shifts and supported junior staff to maintain care quality standards
• Administered medication and monitored MAR charts
• Conducted observations and escalated clinical concerns appropriately
• Ensured compliance with CQC regulations and internal policies

Health Assistant - Department of Medical Microbiology & Bacteriology, University College Hospital

(2015-01 - 2016-11)

• Collected and processed patient samples in line with laboratory protocols
• Supported diagnostic testing and maintained infection control standards

Laboratory Assistant - Institute of Research and Medical Training, University of Ibadan

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

• Assisted with laboratory preparation and sample analysis
• Conducted malaria testing using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)

BSc - Microbiology - Kwara State University, Nigeria (2019-01 - 2021-12)

Higher National Diploma (HND) - Microbiology - The Polytechnic Ibadan (2014-01 - 2016-12)

National Diploma (ND) - Science Laboratory Technology - The Polytechnic Ibadan (2011-01 - 2013-12)