ANNAH MAINA
Walsall,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated care professional with expertise in elderly care, dementia support, and end-of-life assistance. Proficient in basic housekeeping, mobility assistance, and toileting support, ensuring comprehensive daily living assistance. Skilled in communication excellence and behavioural management, with a strong focus on first aid and safety. Adept at using assistive technologies and special dietary planning to enhance patient well-being. Committed to delivering compassionate care while pursuing continuous improvement in caregiving practices.
Offering compassion, patience, and strong communication skills. Knowledgeable about providing emotional and practical support, collaborating with healthcare teams, and maintaining confidentiality. Ready to use and develop empathy, active listening, and teamwork skills in care role.
Empathetic and dedicated individual with natural ability to connect and communicate, demonstrating strong listening skills and patience in challenging situations. Proven background in providing emotional support and practical assistance, ensuring clients feel valued and respected. Aiming to make a meaningful difference in care role.
High-energy student eager to contribute empathy and companionship to client relationships. Caring and communicative with excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support care worker
Avida supported living
Birmingham
2025.02 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Established supportive relationships with patients, fostering trust and communication.
- Approached service user with dignity, privacy and empathy.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult periods, helping them cope with stress.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Handled difficult client behaviours effectively, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Developed personalised care plans in consultation with health professionals tailoring service provision according to individual needs.
- Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in client behaviour to healthcare professionals.
- Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Offered respite services for family caregivers allowing them brief periods of rest or time off from caring duties.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other necessary errands thereby providing indispensable logistical support.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients' comfort and safety.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
Care Assistant
Chiswick Nursing centre
London, City of London
2024.02 - 2024.12
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported clients with daily living needs to enhance self-esteem and promote overall wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Conducted regular equipment safety checks to reduce patient-care risks.
- Maintained cleanliness of patients' bedrooms by laundering items, changing sheets, and making beds.
Education
Care Certificate -
Milestone Institute of Professional Studies
KenyaHigher Diploma - Business Management
Kenya institute of Business Management
KenyaSkills
- Elderly Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal care assistance
- Toileting support
- Feeding Assistance
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Behavioural Management
- Assistive technology
- First aid
- Dietary planning
- Communication excellence
- Basic Housekeeping
Certification
- Care certificate
- Care Home Health and Safety
- Dementia Care 1.Understanding Dementia
- Develop as a worker
- Dignity and Respect
- Effective Communication
- Introduction to Adult care
- Basic in ICT
- Safe wheelchair use
- Medications
- Infections Control
- Personal Care
- Clinical Attachment
- Fire safety
- Fall Prevention
- 15 care certificates
- CNC induction A
- CNC induction B
- Adult safeguarding
- Children safeguarding
- Moving and handling level 2
- Food safety level 2
- Slips, Trips and falls awareness level 1
References
Available on request
Affiliations
- connecting with new friends
- listening to comforting music
Timeline
Support care worker
Avida supported living
2025.02 - Current
Care Assistant
Chiswick Nursing centre
2024.02 - 2024.12
Higher Diploma - Business Management
Kenya institute of Business Management
Care Certificate -
Milestone Institute of Professional Studies