Ruth Doyin Peleyeju
Summary
I am a highly experienced healthcare professional with a longstanding career in health and social care within the UK. I have extensive expertise working across diverse care settings, including adult and child learning disabilities, mental health support, rehabilitation services, and inpatient care. My experience spans across supporting individuals with complex needs, providing tailored care plans, and promoting independence. I possess a deep understanding of working with adults and older adults, offering compassionate care to individuals with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. I have a proven track record in acute hospital care, urgent and emergency care, and inpatient services, as well as rehabilitation therapy to support patient recovery. With excellent interpersonal, communication, and clinical skills, I am adept at delivering person-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. My ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, alongside my capacity to work independently under guidance, ensures I provide consistent and high-quality care to individuals across various healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant
ST ANDREW’S HEALTHCARE
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted with bathing and grooming, ensuring personal hygiene needs were met.
- Provided support with dressing and changing clothes for a sense of comfort and dignity.
- Helped transfer individuals from bed to chair, ensuring a safe transition.
- Offered necessary support for walking and moving around to prioritize well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications, adhering to schedules and ensuring proper dosage.
- Maintained records of medication schedules and facilitated timely refills.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals, considering dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Completed light housekeeping tasks, maintaining a clean and organized living area.
- Health and Safety: Work within the provisions of the Trust Health and Safety policy.
- Education and Development: Participate in appropriate training courses or updates in accordance with mandatory requirements and/or individual Personal Development plans.
- Involvement in the supervision of Healthcare Support Workers.
- Attending and completing appropriate training including clinical and therapeutic initiatives/programs.
- Communication: Always act in a dignified and responsible manner with patients, visitors, and colleagues, using appropriate language and communication skills which acknowledges cultural differences and professional boundaries.
- Maintain high standards of both written and verbal communication.
- Risk: Develop an understanding of risk reduction measures within the Directorate policy and individual care plans.
CARING WORKS
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided compassionate, age-appropriate care for both paediatric and adult patients, ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, and oxygen levels for children and adults.
- Supported patients with complex needs, including developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and chronic illnesses.
- Prepared and maintained clean, safe environments in clinical settings, following strict infection control protocols.
- Assisted healthcare professionals during medical examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and any changes in condition.
- Built trusting relationships with patients and their families, providing reassurance and addressing concerns sensitively.
- Supported children and adults through therapeutic activities to encourage engagement and emotional well-being.
- MANAGEMENT AND USE OF INFORMATION, RESOURCES, CLERICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES: Use health-related information only for its intended purpose and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorized duties.
- MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY: Promote and practice the highest standards of the prevention and control of Infection at all times.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety, and security.
- Ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practices and Standards for Better Health.
- Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1971.
- Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient, healthcare team, and self and are consistent with the legislation.
- Assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practices.
Care and Support Worker
Deeval Homecare Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted 5 residents (ages 60-90) with daily living activities, including bathing and bathroom needs.
- Assisted with lifting and turning seniors with heavy weight to change dress and transfer from chair to bed.
- Assisted with meals and daily exercises.
- Entertain seniors with reading stories, hosting games and also recreational activities.
- Preparing healthy and nutritional meals and as well as feeding.
- Update documentation and report detailing patient activities, care actions, and hospital appointments.
- Ensuring the patient environment is clean.
- Keeping effective communication between seniors and family.
- Schedule daily social activities for the senior based on strength and abilities.
- Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
- Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging self-care and rehabilitation progress.
- Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' health, well-being, and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
Education
Master of science - management
University of Derby
01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - History and international relations
Adekunle Ajasin University
01.2021
Skills
- Extensive Health and Social Care Experience
- Inpatient and Acute Care Expertise
- Reliability and trustworthiness
- Competence and compassion
- Person - Centered Care
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- IT and Administrative Skills
- Excellent computer skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Medical Administration
Certification
- Care Certificate 2025
- PMVA 2025
- MAPA 2025
- Health And Social Care Level 3 Diploma
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- Nigeria Red Cross Society (NRCS)
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (I.F.R.C)
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant
ST ANDREW’S HEALTHCARE
02.2024 - Current
CARING WORKS
09.2023 - 02.2024
Care and Support Worker
Deeval Homecare Services
05.2022 - 08.2023
Master of science - management
University of Derby
Bachelor of Arts - History and international relations
Adekunle Ajasin University
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