Bernard Kariya
Rochdale,Lancashire
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant dedicated to delivering quality personal care and support. Builds trusting relationships with patients, enhancing their dignity and comfort. Monitors health changes and documents care accurately to ensure continuity and compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
S D A Engineer
G X O , Service Tech
Oldham, Lancashire
10.2024 - Current
- Tested equipment, machinery and instruments to assess proper functioning.
- Conducted risk assessments to add control measures, creating healthier and safer environment.
Health Care Assistant
B I M Care Solutions
Eccles, Eccles
11.2022 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- 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.
- Facilitated patient mobility through assistance with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids, preventing falls and promoting independence.
- 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.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Responded promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction.
- Supported patient wellbeing by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Utilised patient handling equipment safely and effectively, reducing the risk of injury to patients and staff.
- Measured and recorded patient temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight throughout hospital stay.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Electronic Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnical College
Bulawayo2010
Skills
- Equipment testing
- Risk assessment
- Quality care
- Patient documentation
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
S D A Engineer
G X O , Service Tech
10.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
B I M Care Solutions
11.2022 - 09.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Electronic Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnical College