ANITA COKER
Hull,Kingston upon Hull
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Experienced in providing compassionate care in healthcare settings, focused on patient well-being and support. Capable of enhancing patient comfort and recovery through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining clean and safe environment, and collaborating with medical professionals.
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health care assistant
IMS Limited
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
10.2022 - Current
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
Support worker
AGC
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
10.2021 - Current
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
- Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
Health care assistant
Hales Care Group
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Support worker
Brentwood Medical Center
Lagos
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
Education
GCSEs - Sciences
QRSS Gboko
Benue State, Nigeria 01.1989 - 07.1994
Bachelor of Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry
LAUTECH
Oyo State, Nigeria 01.1995 - 12.2005
Master of Science - Marketing Management
University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull 09.2021 - 09.2022
Skills
- Physiological knowledge
- Patient dignity preservation
- Exercise and activity planning
- Knowledge of NHS policies
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical record-keeping
- NHS Health Checks
- First Aid
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Multitasking under pressure
- Nutrition management
- Medication Administration
- Manual handling training
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- Diploma in Health & Social Care, Level 5, Academy for Health & Fitness (in-view)
- Diploma in Health & Social Care, Level 3, Academy for Health & Fitness
- Safeguarding Children, Level 3
- Medication Administration Training- September 2024
- Moving and Manual Handling- 2022
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Safeguarding Adults and Confidentiality
- Infection Control & Hygiene Standards
- The Care Certificate
- Observation Skills for Carers
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
IMS Limited
10.2022 - Current
Health care assistant
Hales Care Group
11.2021 - 03.2022
Support worker
AGC
10.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Marketing Management
University of Hull
09.2021 - 09.2022
Support worker
Brentwood Medical Center
01.2019 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry
LAUTECH
01.1995 - 12.2005
GCSEs - Sciences
QRSS Gboko
01.1989 - 07.1994
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