Adi Elenoa Dimaira Rinakama
Summary
Dynamic and dependable Care Assistant with a proven track record at Royal Mail, excelling in fast-paced environments. Recognised for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, I effectively manage time and prioritise patient needs, ensuring comfort and dignity. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering compassionate care, I foster strong relationships with clients and healthcare teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operational PStaff
Royal Mail
07.2007 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Care Assistant
Pentland Hill Nursing Home
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient well-being and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained accurate and confidential medical records for quality assurance.
- Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
- Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
- Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Health Care Assistant (part Time)
JB Nursing Agency
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Improved patient satisfaction with compassionate care and attentive listening to concerns and needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Care Assistant
Viewpoint Housing Association
07.2005 - 12.2005
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored patient well-being and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh Bachelor of Science - Nursing
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY
EDINBURGH Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
Accomplishments
SWAP ACCESS TO NURSING
Timeline
Operational PStaff
Royal Mail
07.2007 - Current
Care Assistant
Pentland Hill Nursing Home
01.2006 - 07.2007
Health Care Assistant (part Time)
JB Nursing Agency
01.2006 - 07.2007
Care Assistant
Viewpoint Housing Association
07.2005 - 12.2005
No Degree - Nursing
Edinburgh College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
QUEEN MARGARET UNIVERSITY
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