aiga kostanda
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
I am a dedicated and highly motivated individual with a versatile background in delivering compassionate care and support across diverse settings of health care for past eight years. My excellent interpersonal and communication skills empower me to engage effectively with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. I am adaptable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented, excelling both in collaborative team environments and when working independently. I strive to utilise my skills across various work domains, and different work areas, ensuring that the highest standards of care and support are provided while contributing positively to an organisation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
NHS Kettering General Hospital
Kettering, Northamptonshire
06.2023 - Current
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Health Care Assistant,Senior Health care assistant
Rapid Care Services LTD
Corby, Northamptonshire
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Promptly addressed and resolved performance concerns to maintain safe, effective care provisions.
- Carried out initial risk and requirement assessments, enabling development of bespoke care packages.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
Support Worker
Consummate Care LTD
Kettering, Northamptonshire
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Planned, prepared and served meals for clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Rehabilitation Assistant
St Andrews Healthcare
Northampton
12.2017 - 09.2020
- Maintained daily activity records for reliable patient monitoring and assessment.
- Encouraged patients to perform recommended physical exercises to increase rehabilitation speed.
- Provided compassionate patient and family support to build trust in rehabilitation processes.
- Assisted patients in achieving aspirations through focused, attentive rehabilitation support.
- Safeguarded patients appropriately to maintain welfare and wellbeing throughout care programmes.
- Kept patient records securely stored for compliance with confidentiality and privacy policies.
- Reported health and wellbeing concerns to clinical teams for observation and monitoring.
- Supported daily care and wellbeing activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Delivered person-centred care plans to achieve positive outcomes for rehabilitation patients.
Support Worker
Turning Point
Peterborough, Northamptonshire
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Warehouse operative/ Food production operative
Fox Recruitment/ Principle staff &Transport
Corby, Northamptonshire
12.2014 - 07.2015
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
Warehouse Operative/Administrator
Joules
Corby, Northamptonshire
12.2012 - 10.2014
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Inspected received merchandise for any damages or discrepancies.
- Kept accurate electronic records of received and distributed merchandise.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Cleaned and tidied work areas to meet inspection requirements.
- Carefully managed stock locations, selecting best-possible variables and container types to meet storage needs.
- Trained warehouse staff to maintain stock inventory.
- Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
Homemaker
Homemaker
Corby, Northamptonshire
07.2011 - 12.2012
Warehouse operative/goods in and out Administrator
Twenty Four Seven Recruitment Service
nationwide, nationwide
07.2010 - 07.2011
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Listened closely to instructions, carrying out fast-paced picking and packing in line with targets.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
- Performed tagging and labelling of warehouse inventory.
- Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves via in house software system.
- Received shipments and confirmed receipt of correct warehouse merchandise.
- Carried out stock control and maintained quality standards high for audits.
- Loaded packaged goods on to trucks for shipping.
- Inspected received merchandise for any damages or discrepancies.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of vehicles manually and using machines.
- Stored products in appropriate storage areas to maximise space within warehouse via in house software system.
- Kept accurate electronic records of received and distributed merchandise.
Education
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Anglia Ruskin University
Peterborough 09.2023 -
Foundation Degree - Health and Social Care
Anglia Ruskin University
London, East India 01.2023 - 09.2023
Diploma of Vocational Secondary Education - Catering Services Professional
Riga Tourism and Trade School
Latvia 09.2000 - 05.2005
secondary education - secondary education
Saulkrastu Secondary School
Latvia 09.1990 - 05.1999
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Time management
- [Type] Management
- Communication skills
- Team building
Languages
Latvian
Native
Russian
Upper intermediate
English
Intermediate
Certification
GCSE GRADE 4 ENGLISH HIGHER- Equivalency testing
NCFE CACHE LEVEL 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental health first aid and Mental health advocacy in the workplace
Work availability
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Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Timeline
BA (Hons) - Social Work
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2023 -
Health Care Assistant
NHS Kettering General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Foundation Degree - Health and Social Care
Anglia Ruskin University
01.2023 - 09.2023
Health Care Assistant,Senior Health care assistant
Rapid Care Services LTD
03.2021 - 06.2023
Support Worker
Consummate Care LTD
09.2020 - 05.2023
Rehabilitation Assistant
St Andrews Healthcare
12.2017 - 09.2020
Support Worker
Turning Point
10.2015 - 12.2017
Warehouse operative/ Food production operative
Fox Recruitment/ Principle staff &Transport
12.2014 - 07.2015
Warehouse Operative/Administrator
Joules
12.2012 - 10.2014
Homemaker
Homemaker
07.2011 - 12.2012
Warehouse operative/goods in and out Administrator
Twenty Four Seven Recruitment Service
07.2010 - 07.2011
Diploma of Vocational Secondary Education - Catering Services Professional
Riga Tourism and Trade School
09.2000 - 05.2005
secondary education - secondary education
Saulkrastu Secondary School
09.1990 - 05.1999
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