Bulou Vasemaca Colanaudolu
Southampton
Summary
Experienced care professional specializing in holistic and dementia care, with a strong ability to build trust and adapt to diverse needs. Expertise in mobility assistance, infection control, and medication administration, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proven resilience in high-pressure situations, excelling in end-of-life and palliative care. Effective communicator with multi-disciplinary teams, skilled in supervising care assistants and developing comprehensive care plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior care assistant
Hartford Care
Southampton, Hampshire
2022.07 - Current
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals to enhance resident care outcomes.
- Assisted individuals during emergency situations to ensure safety for all parties involved.
- Managed medication administration for residents while following prescribed dosages strictly.
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
- Improved morale by creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the facility.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residents' quarters, promoting a healthy environment.
- Conducted regular checks at night, ensuring security for all occupants within the premises.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Coordinated hospital appointments for timely medical attention when required.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.
- Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
Senior carer
Avondale lodge
Southampton, Hampshire
2007.02 - 2021.03
- Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Updated knowledge on latest caregiving techniques through regular professional development courses.
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Administered medications accurately following doctor's orders.
- Developed personalised care plans by liaising with healthcare professionals.
- Maintained detailed records of patients' health conditions and treatments.
- Coordinated hospital appointments for timely medical attention when required.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Business Management
International Correspondence School
Southampton 2005.05 - 2006.10
Skills
- Adapting to different needs
- Building trust relationships
- Use of mobility aids
- Holistic approach expertise
- Mobility assistance techniques
- Communicating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Resilience under stress
- Knowledge of dementia care
- Infection control
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Care [plan development
- Diabetes care knowledge
- End-Of-Life care expertise
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Calm under pressure
- Mobility support
- Palliative Care
- Medication Administration
- Medical incident reporting
- Client transportation
- Care plan development
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Care assistant supervision
- Compassionate care
- Domestic housekeeping
- Patient washing and dressing
- Rota planning and task delegation
- Care reviews and risk assessments
- Patient emergency management
- Wound dressing
- Medication record management
- First Aid
- Food preparation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior care assistant
Hartford Care
2022.07 - Current
Senior carer
Avondale lodge
2007.02 - 2021.03
Diploma of Higher Education - Diploma in Business Management
International Correspondence School
2005.05 - 2006.10