ALFRED ICHAKA
MANSFIELD,NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trust for varied lifestyle of residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient in adapting to various lifestyles, providing excellent support in hospital and in-home settings. Excellent relationship-building, prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Serene Care ⸨Stoneyford Care Home⸩
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
06.2023 - Current
- Perform bathing and grooming tasks for individuals under care.
- Assist with laundry duties and aid in dressing as needed.
- Conduct food shopping and assist with meal preparation.
- Undertake light housekeeping responsibilities to maintain a clean environment.
- Manage and administer medications according to prescribed schedules.
- Provide transportation assistance as required.
- Offer mobility support to individuals with specific needs.
- Foster companionship and offer emotional support to enhance overall well-being.
- Communicate effectively with General Practitioners and monitor medication regimens in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Health Carer
Profad Care Agency
Domicilary CareLondon, United Kingdom
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Practical Care and Support Services, including but not limited to: ensuring safety, assisting with shopping, collecting prescriptions or benefits, light housework, laundry, ironing, making beds, changing linens, meal and drink preparation, and medication prompts.
- Personal Care and Support Services, including but not limited to: assistance with getting up, bathing, dressing, and preparing for bed, as well as support with incontinence care and help with eating and drinking.
- Companionship Services, encompassing support with daily routines such as getting up, washing, dressing, preparing for bed, incontinence care, assistance with eating and drinking, and providing prompts for medication, as well as support with grooming
Health Care Assistant
Hillshore Clinic
Abuja, FCT
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Supporting over 10 residents with dementia by assisting with dressing and meal preparation
- Assisting in meeting daily needs of clients by providing person-centered care/support and working as part of a team to achieve the required standards as well as carrying out initial risk assessments to enable bespoke care packages
- Promptly address and resolve performance concerns to maintain safe and effective care provisions
- Keeping up to date records on patients including daily observations about activities and any medication administered
- Maintaining a secured patient environment by enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
Voluntary Child Caregiver
Private
Lokoja, Kogi State
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Provided in-home care for two disabled children
- Focused on daily needs homemaking, cooking, transportation, and supplementing therapy
- Offered tailored assistance to children with special needs, ensuring inclusive learning opportunities
- Communicated daily observations with guardians and maintained detailed development records
- Noticed one patient's nutrition was poor
- Notified family members
- Patient was found to have a thiamine deficiency, which was corrected.
Health Carer
South Ribble Domiciliary Service
Lancashire county council
02.2023
- Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence care in their own homes within the Village
- Providing the highest standards of care, you’ll champion the dignity, and independence of all our residents Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home
- This might involve supporting them to walk, transferring them in a wheelchair or using a hoist Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests or activities within the village Answering emergency calls when care alert system is activated
Education
UKQUALS (NQV 3) -
London Professional Training Centre (LPTC)
01.2023
Care Certificate -
London Professional Training Centre (LPTC)
09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Jos, Nigeria
07.2014
Skills
- CPR
- Exceptional communicator
- First Aid
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Compassionate care giver
- Personal care
- Meal preparation skill
- Emergency Response
- Good Driving Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Infection Control
- Safety Understanding and Awareness
- Housekeeping Abilities
- End of life Care
- Record Keeping
- Dementia Level 1 support
- Life Support
Timeline
Care Assistant
Serene Care ⸨Stoneyford Care Home⸩
06.2023 - Current
Health Carer
South Ribble Domiciliary Service
02.2023
Health Carer
Profad Care Agency
11.2022 - 02.2023
Health Care Assistant
Hillshore Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022
Voluntary Child Caregiver
Private
08.2018 - 07.2022
UKQUALS (NQV 3) -
London Professional Training Centre (LPTC)
Care Certificate -
London Professional Training Centre (LPTC)
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Jos, Nigeria
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