BRENDA KARANU
HEALTHCARE SUPPORT WORKER
Bristol
Summary
A compassionate and dedicated multi-skilled carer, with over 2 years’ experience in the provision support to care for adults. Well-practiced in the delivery of the best possible care and assistance to clients to encourage personal development through empathy and empowerment. Committed to increasing knowledge of treatments through hands on experience.Proven ability to solve complex problems an remain calm in emergency situations.Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide top-of-the line support and care in a patient centered approach ,maintaining dignity and confidentiality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Health care support work
Inscor health care
BRISTOL, United Kingdom
06.2021 - Current
- Administering medication to service users and monitoring adverse reactions
- Taking and recording vital signs of service users with hypertension and diabetes in the community and recording them
- Providing personal care in a patient centered approach
- Providing first aid treatment
- Managing conflict in mental health care related cases
- Safeguarding of service users (adults) in this case in the supported living
- Working with the multi disciplinary team in delivering effective care to the service users
- Escalating any relevant concerns to the relevant authorities and persons concerned
- Preparing meals and recording their food and fluid intake and output if required for clinical reasons
- conducting risk assessments to service users in order to prevent risk
Health Care Assistant
Medicat ltd
BRISTOL, United Kingdom
01.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked with Medicat Ltd in several settings such as hospitals,nursing homes,supported living and home based care in the community .
- Duties could vary depending on assigned duty as this was an agency with no permanent or specific roles
Patient Care Attendant
Kenyatta referral hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions to address contraindications.
- Collected biological samples for testing and lab work, in alignment with health and safety protocols.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Adult care RQF
Association of Learning
11.2023 -
Care Certificate and PMVA
Grey matter
Bristol 08.2023 - 08.2023
Master of Science - Cyber security
Swansea university
Swansea, SWA 01.2021 - 01.2022
Skills
Providing patient centered care
undefinedTimeline
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Adult care RQF
Association of Learning
11.2023 -
Care Certificate and PMVA
Grey matter
08.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Health care support work
Inscor health care
06.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Cyber security
Swansea university
01.2021 - 01.2022
Health Care Assistant
Medicat ltd
01.2021 - 07.2023
Patient Care Attendant
Kenyatta referral hospital
07.2019 - 12.2020
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