Ava Lonergan
Whitehaven ,Cumbria
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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare assistant
Bethany house group
Whitehaven , cumbria
2023.06 - Current
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- 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.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Adult social care
Lakes college
Whitehaven 06.2023
Skills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Exercise and activity planning
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Patient dignity preservation
- Elderly care proficiency
- Supporting family members
- Respecting cultural differences
- Adapting to patient needs
- Handling distressed patients
- Blood pressure measurement
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Diabetes management techniques
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Dementia care training
- Patient care
- Elderly care
- Palliative Care
- Nutrition management
- Pain management
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Excellent bedside manner
- Clear communication
- Patient care plans
- Patient temperature and respiration monitoring
- Clinical record-keeping
- Disability support
- Patient advocacy
- Patient mobility assistance
- Monitoring observations
- Infection control procedures
- Toileting and grooming
- Mobility assistance
- Empathy and compassion
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Dementia awareness
Certification
NVQ level 2 in adult social care
valid care certificate
extensive online training courses for, first aid, dementia, food and fluids, challenging behaviour, diabetes awareness, etc..
Timeline
Healthcare assistant
Bethany house group
2023.06 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Adult social care
Lakes college