barbara kerich
gloucester
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with strong skills in patient care and support. Skilled in administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and providing emotional support to patients. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care and improve patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining safe and clean environment for patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Recruitment Precision LTD
2025.10 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
- Provided personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client well-being.
- Offered emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients.
- Encouraged service users to be independent and active members of society.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, staying informed about best practices in care.
- Escorted clients to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet mobility and personal needs of individuals.
- Tracked and documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and any changes in condition, contributing to continuous care improvement.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integrating into local community.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients' families, providing updates and advice to support them in their caring roles.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
Health Care Assistant
Royal Healthcare Ltd
2025.10 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident areas, enhancing overall hygiene standards.
- Supported residents with mobility and rehabilitation exercises, promoting physical health.
- Documented care plans accurately, contributing to comprehensive patient records.
- Delivered compassionate support, fostering a positive environment for residents and families.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Health Care Assistant
regent care center
2025.03 - 2026.09
- 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.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
Healthcare Support Worker
West Valley Medical and Rehabilitation Centre
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Coordinated care plans with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records for accurate tracking.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Education with special educational needs and disability
Anglia Ruskin University
essex2025
Skills
Patient interaction
Care documentation
Medication administration
Client engagement
Emotional support
Independent living support
Team collaboration
Health and safety compliance
Behaviour management
Personal care
Clear communication
Patient record keeping
Skills
- Manual handling
- Patient safeguarding
- Record-keeping
- Patient handling and positioning
- Food Hygiene
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Education
other
Timeline
Support Worker
Recruitment Precision LTD
2025.10 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Royal Healthcare Ltd
2025.10 - Current
Health Care Assistant
regent care center
2025.03 - 2026.09
Healthcare Support Worker
West Valley Medical and Rehabilitation Centre
2022.01 - 2025.01
Master of Arts - Masters of Arts in Education with special educational needs and disability
Anglia Ruskin University