BABU THOMAS
PETERBOROUGH,CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Summary
A dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in dementia care, palliative care, and elderly assistance. Demonstrates resilience in difficult situations and a deep understanding of safeguarding policies and health and safety regulations. Proficient in risk assessment application, infection control knowledge, and medication administration. Reliable and trustworthy with a clean driving record, committed to providing empathetic personal care assistance and effective care management. For last 10 years I was in India looking after my elderly parents by providing care , emotional support and helping with their day to day care needs. Career goal: to continue enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable clients through compassionate and skilled support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support worker
Acacia Residential Home
PETERBOROUGH, Cambridgeshire
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- 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.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
CARE ASSISSTANT
GABLES RESIDENTIAL HOME
March, Cambridgeshire
11.2005 - 10.2010
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- 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.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Pat Clarke Total Training
Peterborough 01.2009 - 09.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Automobile
Diploma in Automobile
Kerala, India 07.1984 - 06.1986
Skills
- resilience in difficult situations
- Palliative care understanding
- reliable and trustworthy
- Risk assessment application
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Nutrition planning competency
- Basic nursing care
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Dementia care expertise
- Dementia care knowledge
- Empathy for clients
- Infection control knowledge
- Personal care assistance
- Medication Administration
- Care management
- Meal preparation
- Care planning
- Clean driving record
- Residential housekeeping
- Disability support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Housekeeping management
- Safeguarding policies
- Health and Safety regulations
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
On my previous job role I was nominated two times as employ of month.
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Support worker
Acacia Residential Home
11.2010 - 05.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Pat Clarke Total Training
01.2009 - 09.2009
CARE ASSISSTANT
GABLES RESIDENTIAL HOME
11.2005 - 10.2010
Diploma of Higher Education - Automobile
Diploma in Automobile
07.1984 - 06.1986
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