Anthony Luxton
Honiton,Devon
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience as an Ambulance Care Assistant and Health Care Assistant, skilled in compassionate care, patient monitoring, and safe transport. Proven ability to implement infection control measures and maintain medical confidentiality while providing high-quality patient-centred care. Expertise in dementia care, epilepsy awareness, and autism spectrum support, complemented by strong decision-making aptitude and effective communication skills. Former Explosive Ordnance Searcher with a solid background in risk assessment and conflict management. Committed to enhancing patient wellbeing through continuous learning and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Ambulance Care Assistant
EMED Patient Care
Wellington, Somerset
08.2025 - Current
- Displayed caring, positive and friendly approach in all interactions with patients.
- Provided comfortable, timely transport whilst delivering high standards of patient care.
- Kept vehicle clean, tidy and functional by reporting defects at start of shift or when defects occurred.
- Implemented infection control measures, minimising risk of contamination or spread of diseases.
- Observed strict confidentiality in handling patient information, respecting privacy and ethical standards.
- Developed proficiency in all PTS duties, including wheelchair clamping, stretcher work and patient manual handling.
- Worked as 2-person or single-person crew to pick up patients from homes and deliver to hospital appointments.
- Developed strong rapport with medical professionals to coordinate quality patient care.
- Operated and administered oxygen support devices for patients experiencing respiratory difficulties.
- Demonstrated compassion and understanding towards individuals of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions.
- Liaised with hospital staff to facilitate smooth transitions of care, minimising patient stress and confusion.
- Monitored vital signs of patients in transit, responding swiftly to any changes in condition to safeguard health.
- Administered first aid and basic life support as needed, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Entered patient data into PDA in line with training accurately and in real-time during working shifts.
- Lowered, pushed and pulled patients unable to self-mobilise and in need of assistance.
- Comfortably moved and handled patients with limited mobility, ensuring patient comfort.
- Assisted patients with mobility, including transferring to and from the ambulance, promoting safety and comfort during transport.
- Covered designated areas or shifts in line with client requests by driving, moving and helping patients in and out of vehicles.
- Operated and navigated ambulances safely, adhering to traffic laws and emergency response protocols.
- Cleaned and sterilised medical equipment and ambulance interior, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, enhancing the quality of care.
- Followed highway code, UK road legislation and DHL driving standards at all times.
- Trained new staff on ambulance operations and patient care procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Managed dynamic work schedules consisting of late night and early morning
Health Care Assistant
Positive Steps Care and Support
Plymouth, Devon
11.2019 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
- Applied principles of safeguarding and protection in all interactions, recognising and reporting any concerns about patient welfare.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support.
- Provided care to patients following detailed care and rehabilitation plans.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Cleaned rooms and sanitised kitchen workspaces.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, contributing to patient health monitoring.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver integrated care services.
- Remained up-to-date on latest treatments, care improvements and regulations to facilitate continued patient satisfaction and wellbeing.
- Changed and reapplied dressings on patient wounds and injuries for optimum healing.
- Advocated for residents' rights and wellbeing, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Managed the counting and ordering of establishment supplies, including medication, food and bedding.
- Educated and advised patients on prevention and improvement methods to avoid future hospitalisation.
Explosive ordnance searcher
EOC Group Ministry of defence
Saffron Walden, Essex
02.2004 - 11.2019
- Worked all over the country, and overseas, searching for unexploded ordnance for safe disposal.
- Lots of driving experience in all weathers, across different terrains, and in different countries.
- I used specialist detecting equipment to look for ordnance.
- Used military computer systems to maintain updated paperwork for audit trails.
- I worked alongside members of the public, and different agencies such as the police and coastguard.
- Defused challenging situations using conflict management techniques.
- Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - adult heath and social care
learn direct
Plymouth, PLY01-2023
Diploma of Higher Education - autism
direct learning
plymouth01-2021
GCSEs -
Plymouth collage of further education
Devon01-1997
GCSEs -
stoke dammerel community collage
plymouth01-1996
Skills
- Epilepsy awareness
- Compassionate care
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Physical rehabilitation
- Good judgement
- Food hygiene training
- Residential housekeeping
- Relationship Management
- Experience with disability support
- Elderly care expertise
- Decision-Making aptitude
- Activity transport and supervision
- Efficient time management
- Health assessments
- Calm under pressure
- Respectful demeanour
- Rehabilitation care
- Dementia care expertise
- Motivational leadership
- Autism spectrum understanding
- Medication Administration
- Independent living care
- Emotional recovery support
- Epilepsy medication assistance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Supported Living care
- Learning disabilities support
- Manual handling competency
- Patient care
- Clinical support
- Safe transport
- Infection control
- Care planning
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Ambulance driving
- Medical record keeping
- Dynamic risk assessment
- Cultural respect
- Patient communication
- Team coordination
- Medical confidentiality
- Cultural awareness and respect
- Calmness under stress
- Ambulance restocking
- Ambulance equipment
- Basic life support
- Verbal and written Communication
- Patient-centred care
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Active listening
- First Aid
- Securing patient property
- Effective communication
- Effective listening
- Healthcare regulations knowledge
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Infection prevention and control
- Person-centred care
- Decision making under pressure
- Stretcher transfers
- Vehicle navigation
- Report-writing
- Ambulance transport
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
i like playing rugby in my spare time, i like motorcycling, walking the dogs, spending time with friends and family
Timeline
Ambulance Care Assistant
EMED Patient Care
08.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Positive Steps Care and Support
11.2019 - 08.2025
Explosive ordnance searcher
EOC Group Ministry of defence
02.2004 - 11.2019
NVQ Level 3 - adult heath and social care
learn direct
Diploma of Higher Education - autism
direct learning
GCSEs -
Plymouth collage of further education
GCSEs -
stoke dammerel community collage