Adult Care Assistant (Team Leader)
Healey Lodge Care Home (Silverdale Care Homes).
Burnley, Lancashire
03.2021 - Current
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
- Supported new hires through onboarding process for speedy and successful training.
- Collaborated with colleagues from different backgrounds to tackle new challenges.