Belinha Borges Amaral Maxanches
Oxford ,Oxfordshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare support professional with extensive experience in providing quality patient care and emotional support. Proficient in clinical observations, infection prevention and control, and secure manual handling. Skilled in patient risk assessment, handling and positioning, as well as clinical waste disposal. Adept at basic life support, specimen collection, catheterisation, and wound dressing. Committed to ensuring patient safety through vital signs monitoring, pain level assessment, and pressure area care. Career goal: to continue enhancing patient care standards within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing assistant
NHS Trust
Oxford , Oxfordshire
07.2019 - 09.2023
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Assisted patients with ADL management and supported ambulation to promote healing.
- Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
Care assistant
Downlodge Resident
Wokingham , Berkshire
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Care assistant
Brookfield
Oxford , Oxfordshire
03.2015 - 02.2018
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
Housekeeper
Headington Girls School
Oxford, Oxfordshire
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Interacted positively and professionally with residents, maintaining excellent service standards.
- Replaced sheets, duvets and pillowcases daily, maintaining spotless presentation standards.
- Emptied bins regularly, carefully sorting waste and recycling to improve establishment sustainability.
- Cleaned and returned vacant rooms to guest-ready status within specified timeframes.
- Kept housekeeping trolleys well-stocked, reporting low supplies to management for prompt reordering.
- Maintained well-stocked trolleys with complete cleaning, linen and comfort supplies, enabling efficient room turnarounds between guests.
- Maintained clean, safe environments for guests and staff, strictly following infection control policies.
- Performed thorough deep cleaning, consistently receiving top scores on customer evaluation surveys.
- Serviced bathrooms with fresh supplies and regular cleaning.
- Sorted and disposed of rubbish and recyclables daily, avoiding waste buildup.
- Delivered faultless cleanliness standards and exceptional guest care.
- Cleaned kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms thoroughly to service level agreements.
- Communicated with other staff to determine best use of resources and guest care.
- Swept and vacuumed floors, hallways and stairwells, keeping public areas immaculately well-presented.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems, maintaining presentation and working order.
- Instructed and supervised housekeeping staff to carry out daily tasks.
Cleaner
Barcelona Hotel
Oxford, Oxfordshire
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Spot cleaned and sanitised high-touch areas.
- Restocked, refreshed and sanitised bathroom facilities.
- Washed kitchen napkins, floor rugs and dusters.
- Reported breakages to supervisor.
- Communicated well with team across multiple locations.
- Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
- Monitored cleaning supplies and ordered more when necessary.
- Emptied and cleaned trash cans following procedures.
- Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
- Made beds and changed sheets and pillow cases to hotel standards.
- Kept cleaning equipment to optimal standards to reduce cleaning inefficiencies.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to properly dispose of waste and toxic materials.
- Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Cleaned and dried windows, mirrors and glass surfaces.
Education
A-Levels - Adult Nursing
Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury, Aylesbury 09/2023 - 11/2026
Skills
- Healthcare support
- Emotional patient support
- Personal care
- Quality patient care
- Clinical observations
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Secure manual handling
- Practical patient support
- Patient risk assessment
- Patient handling and positioning
- Clinical waste disposal
- Basic life support
- Specimen collection
- Patient observations
- Catheterisation
- Pressure area care
- Pain level assessment
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound dressing
Languages
English
Portuguese
Indonesian
Tetum
Personal Information
- Nationality: Portuguese
- Date of birth: 11/03/1987
References
1. Jessica Davies
Manager Cardiacthorasic Ward
Email: Jessica.Davies@ouh.nhs.uk
2. Udeorah Ephraim Kenechukwu
Senior Nursing Assistant
Email: Kene2chukwu@gmail.com
Timeline
Nursing assistant
NHS Trust
07.2019 - 09.2023
Care assistant
Downlodge Resident
03.2018 - 07.2019
Care assistant
Brookfield
03.2015 - 02.2018
Housekeeper
Headington Girls School
09.2013 - 03.2015
Cleaner
Barcelona Hotel
08.2011 - 09.2013
A-Levels - Adult Nursing
Buckinghamshire
09/2023 - 11/2026
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