Carla Clucas
Marston Moretaine, Bedford,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly care and personal assistance. Proficient in nutritional guidance, responsive listening, and health promotion knowledge, ensuring comprehensive person-centred care plans. Demonstrates mastery in hoist operation and manual handling, complemented by a strong foundation in infection prevention and control. Experienced in palliative care and end-of-life support, with a commitment to respecting boundaries and safeguarding patient dignity. Career goal: to enhance patient well-being through compassionate care and innovative health solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
care assistant
hc one
bedford, bedfordshire
04.2023 - Current
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
Activities coordinator
hc one
bedford, bedfordshire
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Delivered personalised care by addressing individual interests in activity planning.
- Developed innovative programmes to boost participant engagement.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure seamless activity implementation.
- Boosted participation rates by creating inclusive, engaging activities suited to all abilities.
- Provided emotional support to participants during challenging or strenuous activities.
- Conducted regular assessments of each resident's needs, tailoring activities accordingly.
- Enhanced overall resident experience with diverse social events and activities.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all participants' progress and responses to different activities.
- Ensured safety during activities with diligent supervision and risk assessment.
- Increased client satisfaction by planning and implementing various activities.
- Engaged regularly with family members for feedback on activity schedules and preferences.
- Managed all resources needed for activities, ensuring smooth event execution.
care assistant
Village green
bedford, Bedfordshire
06.2018 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
Education
GCSEs -
wootton upper school
bedfordSkills
- Nutritional guidance
- Responsive listening
- Health promotion knowledge
- Personal care plan execution
- Hoist operation mastery
- Manual handling certification
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Palliative care experience
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Experience with specialised equipment
- Emergency response readiness
- End-Of-Life support
- Respecting boundaries
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Nutrition management
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Housekeeping
- Personal care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Dementia awareness
Affiliations
- Singing
- horse riding
- running
Timeline
Activities coordinator
hc one
04.2024 - 03.2025
care assistant
hc one
04.2023 - Current
care assistant
Village green
06.2018 - 02.2024
GCSEs -
wootton upper school