Meet Adenike Olarewaju

Snapshot

Adenike Latifat Olarewaju has experience working as a healthcare assistant and live-in nanny. From January 2013 to December 2021, she worked as a live-in nanny for a private family (Mr & Mrs Olaosun) in Lagos, Nigeria, where she changed babies' nappies regularly keeping them clean and dry for optimized health and comfort, dropped and picked children from school on time in adherence to school rules, prepared children for school by getting uniforms ready and packing lunch boxes, ensured safety and security of children at all times within and outside of home environments, dressed children appropriately for various weather conditions ensuring comfort and wellbeing, tutored children in various subjects including Maths and Science, took children on outings to local parks and playgrounds encouraging play with others, and met child's hygienic needs by changing nappies, helping with handwashing and potty training. Since January 2022, she has been working as a healthcare assistant at Adeoyo Hospital in Adeoyo, where she recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse contributing to patient health monitoring, administered medication under supervision adhering to strict healthcare guidelines, monitored and recorded vital signs contributing to health assessments and care plans, assisted patients with daily personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, and toileting promoting dignity and comfort, administered oral and topical medications under the direction of healthcare professionals following strict protocols, and monitored ward patients and reported concerns to senior nurses. She holds a Diploma in Public Health Technician (2018) and a Certificate in Health Assistant (2016), and describes herself as compassionate, skilled in daily support, health monitoring, patient care, and creating a safe, nurturing environment for both children and adults.