Acquiline Kachere
Hampton,England
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in catheter care, hoisting equipment operation, and physical therapy support. Demonstrates a strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders and learning disability support, complemented by vital signs monitoring and dementia knowledge. Skilled in wound care, medical terminology, and care plan management, ensuring comprehensive chronic disease management. Known for attention to detail, professional attitude, and excellent communication skills. Committed to providing friendly and engaging patient interactions while excelling in teamwork and emergency response situations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
AT HOME HEALTHCARE
London, United Kingdom
2024.07 - 2026.04
- Providing everyday personal care such as washing, dressing, skin care and general hygiene such as pad changes, use of commodes as well as assisting service users with regular toileting to combat incontinency.
- Developing and implementing personalized care plan based on the individual needs and preferences of the service user, resulting in improved daily routines and increased engagement in activities.
- Assisting with moving and handling needs using hand held or palm to palm transfers, moving and handling gadgets such as walking frame.
- Maintaining accurate records of service user's daily activities, behaviours and responses to interventions, facilitating better communication and coordination with healthcare professionals and family members.
- Collaborating with healthcare team to develop and implement individualised enteral feeding plans based on patients' nutritional needs and medical conditions.
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients, including regular cleaning and disinfecting of living spaces adhering infection control procedures, risk assessment and Control of substances hazardous to health (COSH procedures).
- Providing comprehensive end of life care for service users, ensuring comfort and wellness. Provided essential care and support to enteral feeding patients, including administering feeds, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring proper tube placement as well as monitoring volume of sterile water (PEG flushes) for rehydration according to the care plans.
Care Assistant
E2E HOMECARE LTD
Gateshead, United Kingdom
2024.02 - 2024.06
- Interacted kindly with clients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Documented patient progress, treatment plans, and any adverse reactions to feeding regimens in electronic medical records to facilitate continuity of care and communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted with administering medication and prompted self-administering patients to ensure adherence to schedules.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Kept close eye on behaviour and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Education
Care Certificate - 11 standards of Care
Florence Academy online college
Advanced First Aide - Community Based Health Care certificate, Nurse Aide Certificates
Red Cross Society
GCSE Ordinary Level Certificate - undefined
Warren Park 1 High School
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Hoisting equipment operation
- Physical therapy support
- PEG feeding
- Learning disability support
- Strong understanding of autism spectrum disorders
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Wound care specialist
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care Plan Management
- Housekeeping
- Chronic Disease Management
- Attention to detail
- Professional attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and engaging
- Team work
- Emergency response
Certification
- A clean DBS (no criminal record)
- English proficiency
Personal Information
Title: Health Care Assistant
References
- MRS KYNTENDAI CHIBWE, Registered Manager, E2E HOMECARE LTD, +44 7883348206, lyn@2ehomecare.co.uk
- MRS PELGIA MASHUMBA, Registered Manger, AT HOME HEALTHCARE, +44 7403842247
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
AT HOME HEALTHCARE
2024.07 - 2026.04
Care Assistant
E2E HOMECARE LTD
2024.02 - 2024.06
Advanced First Aide - Community Based Health Care certificate, Nurse Aide Certificates
Red Cross Society
GCSE Ordinary Level Certificate - undefined
Warren Park 1 High School
Care Certificate - 11 standards of Care
Florence Academy online college