Jaachi Olive Ifediora
Taunton
Summary
I am a motivated public health professional with an academic progression in Health Promotion and Public Health, and a background in Biological Sciences. With hands-on experience as a care assistant, support worker, and science educator, I have developed a deep commitment to advancing health equity, preventive care, and well-being through evidence-based practices. I am particularly interested in research on community health interventions, health behavior change, and the social determinants of health. I aim to contribute to impactful research and public health policies through doctoral studies.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
SeeAbility
04.2025 - Current
- Provide person-centered support and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
- Maintain accurate health records and ensured adherence to safeguarding protocols.
- Assist individuals with daily living activities, ensuring personal hygiene and nutritional needs were met.
- Support care plan implementation tailored to individual preferences and requirements.
- Facilitate engaging social and recreational activities to enhance client well-being and community integration.
Biology Teacher and Laboratory Assistant
Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School
03.2022 - 12.2024
- Taught biology and health-related topics to senior secondary students.
- Facilitated hands-on learning through lab sessions and research projects.
- Mentored students in critical thinking and scientific inquiry.
- Assessed student performance through quizzes, tests, and practical evaluations to monitor progress.
- Organized extracurricular activities that promoted interest in biology and environmental awareness among students.
- Maintained classroom environment conducive to learning by establishing clear rules and expectations for behavior.
- Designed and implemented engaging biology lesson plans to enhance student understanding of complex concepts.
- Facilitated hands-on laboratory experiments, fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry among students.
- Conducted professional development workshops focused on current trends in biological sciences and educational practices.
Volunteer Care Assistant
Visitation Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Delivered clinical and emotional care to patients, especially the elderly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care.
- Maintained patient documentation and reported health status changes.
- Gained practical exposure to community health challenges and barriers to access.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion and Public Health
Ulster University
06.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Plant Science and Biotechnology/Biochemistry
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
11.2022
Skills
- Research and data collection
- Academic writing and literature review
- Time management and organization
- Health promotion and patient support
- Confidentiality and ethical compliance
- Empathetic communication and counseling
- Microsoft Office Suite & basic data analysis
Certification
- National Health Service (UK) – Introduction to Communicating with Empathy (March 2025)
- National Health Service – Adult Safeguarding in a Secure and Detained Setting (December 2024)
Hobbies and Interests
Public health communication and podcasting, Nutrition education and healthy living, Mental health advocacy, Fashion design as a tool for community expression and engagement, Outdoor activities: walking, gardening
Research Interests
- Health promotion and disease prevention
- Health behavior change
- Mental health awareness and support services
- Community-based public health interventions
- Social determinants of health
- Women’s health and nutrition
Timeline
Support Worker
SeeAbility
04.2025 - Current
Biology Teacher and Laboratory Assistant
Maria Regina Model Comprehensive Secondary School
03.2022 - 12.2024
Volunteer Care Assistant
Visitation Hospital
01.2022 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Plant Science and Biotechnology/Biochemistry
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion and Public Health
Ulster University
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