Shakirat
Tope
Popoola
Healthcare Assistant &
Educator
Contact
Address
Ibeje-Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
105101
Phone
shakirattopepopoola@gmail
.com
Skills
Patient-Centered Care &
Support
Excellent
Personal Care Assistance
Excellent
Health & Hygiene Education
Excellent
Classroom Management
Excellent
First Aid & Basic Life Support
(BLS)
Excellent
Individualized Care Plans
Excellent
Dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, and Educator with over 10 years of experience in caregiving, classroom management, and health education. Proven ability to support individuals' well-being, deliver patient-centered care, and foster positive learning environment. Skilled in providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and educating students on fundamental health practices. Adept at maintaining records, ensuring safety, and working collaboratively with healthcare teams and educators.
Work History
2019-01 –
Current
Support Worker Caregiver Basic
Health Teacher
Jutodav Legends Schools, Lagos, Nigeria
Provide direct care and support to students with special needs, assisting with personal hygiene,
mobility, and social integration.
Teach basic health education, hygiene, and
wellness practices to students, improving their
awareness of personal care.
Collaborate with teachers and parents to create
individualized care plans, ensuring the physical
and emotional well-being of students.
Monitor students’ health conditions, administer
first aid when necessary, and maintain accurate
health records.
2017-01 -
2018-12
Personal Support Worker Teacher
Aunty Monny Model Schools, Lagos, Nigeria
Assisted students with physical and cognitive
challenges in daily activities, fostering
independence and confidence.
Delivered lessons on health, hygiene, and
personal development, improving students’
awareness of well-being.
Provided emotional and behavioural support to
students, promoting safe and inclusive learning
environment.
2015-01 -
2016-12
Caregiver Teacher
Jubril Martin Memorial Grammar School, Lagos,
Nigeria
Supported students with disabilities and special Safeguarding & Child
Protection
Excellent
Emotional & Social Support
Excellent
Communication &
Teamwork
Excellent
Record Keeping &
Documentation
Excellent
Languages
English
Very Good
Yoruba
Excellent
Interests
Reading
Teaching
Volunteering
needs, assisting in daily routines and mobility.
Developed and delivered educational programs
on basic healthcare and personal hygiene.
Managed classroom activities and provided
individual support to students struggling with
academics.
2009-01 –
2013-12
Class Teacher
Al-Muneer Nursery & Primary School, Lagos, Nigeria
Taught and supervised students in structured
classroom setting, delivering lessons on core
subjects.
Provided personalized attention to students
requiring additional academic or behavioral
support.
Education
2013-09 -
2016-07
Bachelor of Science (BSc): Biology
Education
University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos State, Nigeria
2007-10 -
2009-06
Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE):
Biology Integrated Science
Adeniran Ogunsan College of Education - Otto,
Ijaniki, Lagos State, Nigeria
Certifications
2023-10 Caregiving & Essential Clinical Skills required to practice as a Healthcare Assistant, Medbuddy by
Tuteria Limited
2023-10 Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Medbuddy by Tuteria Limited
2023-10 First Aid, Medbuddy by Tuteria Limited
2023-10 Health and Social Care required to practice as a Support Worker, Medbuddy by Tuteria Limited
2023-10 Basic Life Support (BLS), Medbuddy by Tuteria Limited
.