Adelaide Birago
GLASGOW,Scottish Isles
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional skilled in medication administration, palliative care, and dementia care. Specialises in developing personalised care plans, enhancing health literacy, and upholding hygiene standards. Experienced in safe manual handling, blood pressure monitoring, and end-of-life care, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior care assistant
Nazareth Care Charitable Trust
GLASGOW
2025.07 - Current
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimise resident care.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction through tailored care plans.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Built trust with families through consistent confidentiality and professionalism.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
Care assistant
Clyde Care Limited
GLASGOW
2022.11 - 2025.06
- Assisted with personal care tasks to promote hygiene and cleanliness, contributing to patients' overall well-being.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition, resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, ensuring all residents were safe.
- Maintained calm demeanour during crises, providing reassurance to residents and families.
- Organised recreational activities to enhance social interaction and engagement amongst residents.
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Robin Hutt,
Stuttgart, Germany
2013.02 - 2019.06
- Upheld dignity and respect at all times when assisting older adults with personal tasks such as bathing or dressing.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Supported older adults during meal times, ensuring nutritional needs were met for improved health.
- Documented individual's conditions and behaviours to inform personalised care planning.
- Liaised with other members of support team to ensure consistency in care provision.
- Enabled improved mobility for residents through physical support and encouragement.
- Adapted communication styles to suit individual residents' needs, fostering understanding and trust.
- De-escalated potentially harmful situations calmly and effectively whilst ensuring resident wellbeing.
- Organised and led social activities for residents, enhancing engagement and mental well-being.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, United Kingdom 2024.08 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire 2025.09 -
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia - Health and Social Care
North East Scotland College
Glasgow 2024.03 - 2024.10
High School Certificate -
St. Louis Secondary School
Kumasi, Ghana 1997.02 - 2000.12
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Basic life support
- Safe manual handling
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Understanding of hygiene standards
- Palliative care knowledge
- End Of Life Care
- Elderly support
- Dementia care training
- Dementia care
- Health literacy promotion
- Tailoring care plans
- Medical terminology familiarity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West of Scotland
2025.09 -
Senior care assistant
Nazareth Care Charitable Trust
2025.07 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
Glasgow Kelvin College
2024.08 - 2025.06
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia - Health and Social Care
North East Scotland College
2024.03 - 2024.10
Care assistant
Clyde Care Limited
2022.11 - 2025.06
Support worker (Older adults in care)
Robin Hutt,
2013.02 - 2019.06
High School Certificate -
St. Louis Secondary School
1997.02 - 2000.12