Caroline Harding
Spennymoor,Durham
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in blood collection methods and compassionate patient care. Known for dependability and timeliness, complemented by strong teamwork skills and ophthalmic knowledge. Committed to delivering exceptional patient experiences while continuously enhancing medical proficiency, offering strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and improving patient outcomes. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Practitioner
County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust
Darlington , Darlington
04.2019 - 11.2025
- Prepare clinic rooms ready for the day.
- Document patients observations onto the computer system
- Provided quality patient care by communicating effectively with team members.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records for seamless continuity of care.
- Completed all documentation accurately and confidentially maintaining high professional standards.
- Performed clinical observations on patients, identifying any changes in condition promptly.
- Prepared patients for examinations to minimise discomfort or distress.
- Documented patient medical history and in the company data Medisight system to retain accurate charts.
Senior Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
09.2013 - 04.2019
- To observe and report any changes in the patients conditions
- Make an assessment and establish to take action within agreed parameters.
- Under the guidance of the qualified nurse, organise and perform my own workload and assist patients in all activities of daily living
- Administered medication for effective pain management.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated care approach.
- Provided emotional support, enhancing patient mental well-being.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive patient information.
- Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
- Improved patient comfort by providing comprehensive personal care.
Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
Durham, Durham
06.2009 - 08.2013
- Collecting and preparing patients notes ready for the clinic.
- Prepared the rooms ready for the clinic.
- Smooth running of the clinics without direct supervision.
- Carry out relevant tests prior to the patient's seeing the doctor in the clinic.
- Assisting the consultants and junior doctors carrying out minor clinical procedures in the clinic.
- Ensuring all equipment is sent away to be cleaned appropriately.
Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
Durham, Durham
02.2006 - 06.2009
- Assist patients with basic hygiene needs.
- Make beds and keep the ward area tidy.
- To attend to the activities of daily living needs of the patients
Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
Durham, Durham
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Assist patients with basic hygiene needs.
- Assist with all aspects of daily living needs of the patients.
Education
Foundation Degree - Health and Social Care Science
Tees Side University
Middlesbrough 09.2021 - 07.2023
Functional Skills level 2 - English
J K Training
Bishop Auckland 10.2020 - 05.2021
Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths
Learning Concepts
Bishop Auckland 06.2015 - 10.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Clinical Healthcare Support
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 05.2012 - 10.2013
Skills
- Blood collection methods
- Compassionate patient care
- Dependability and timeliness
- Ophthalmic knowledge
- Teamwork skills
- Focus on continual learning
- Elderly patient care
Efficient time management
Holistic care approach
Affiliations
- Socialising with friends.
- Walking my dog
- Reading
Training
- Have you got any training that might be relevant to the job? Yes
- Course title: mandatory Training
- Training provider: Cddft
- Year obtained: 2025
Socio-economic Background
- What was the occupation of the main earner in your household when you were 14 years old? Routine, semi-routine manual and service occupations
- What type of school did you attend for most of the time between ages 11 and 16? A state-run or state-funded school
- Were you eligible for free school meals at any time? No
Equality and diversity
- What is your gender? Female
- Is your gender the same as that assigned at birth? Yes
- What is your marital status? Married
- Are you currently pregnant, on maternity or paternity leave or have you given birth in the last 26 weeks? No
- Which of the following options best describes how you think of yourself? Heterosexual/straight
- What is your age? Years 45 to 59
- What is your ethnic group? White british
- What is your religion? Christianity
Timeline
Foundation Degree - Health and Social Care Science
Tees Side University
09.2021 - 07.2023
Functional Skills level 2 - English
J K Training
10.2020 - 05.2021
Assistant Practitioner
County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust
04.2019 - 11.2025
Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths
Learning Concepts
06.2015 - 10.2015
Senior Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
09.2013 - 04.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Clinical Healthcare Support
Teesside University
05.2012 - 10.2013
Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
06.2009 - 08.2013
Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
02.2006 - 06.2009
Health Care Assistant
CDDFT
01.2000 - 01.2006