Caroline Jean Gomas
Stoke-on-trent,Staffordshire
Summary
Compassionate Senior Care Assistant with a strong background in supporting elderly and vulnerable individuals in residential and nursing settings. Expertise in care planning, clinical observations, and medication administration, delivering person-centred care. Collaborates with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance wellbeing and independence, while actively pursuing professional development to improve care outcomes.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Care Assistant
The Place Up Hanley
04.2024 - Current
- Supervise and support a team of care assistants, ensuring delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care.
- Develop, review, and maintain individualised care plans and risk assessments for residents with complex care needs.
- Administer and document medication in line with organisational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Administer medications to residents according to their personalised care plans, adhering to stringent safety protocols.
- Monitored residents' health and wellbeing, escalating concerns to healthcare professionals to ensure timely intervention.
- Conducted daily assessments of residents' health and wellbeing, promptly addressing any concerns with healthcare professionals.
- Monitor and record vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing while promoting independence and dignity.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both residents and their families during difficult times.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding procedures, and infection control practices.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
- Implement fall prevention strategies and conduct regular safety audits to maintain a secure environment for residents.
- Mentor new staff members and contribute to training and competency assessments, enhancing team capability.
- Monitor staff performance with regular one-to-one meetings, ensuring staff operate efficiently.
- Liaise with families and external healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication and continuity of care.
- Respond promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
- Manage challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Maintain accurate care documentation and contribute to multidisciplinary reviews and care planning meetings.
Health Care Assistant - Part time
Elite Care Recruitments Ltd
11.2021 - 03.2024
- Delivered personalized daily care and support to elderly residents, enhancing their well-being and maintaining a safe, comfortable living environment.
- Administered daily personal care tasks to ensure residents maintained hygiene and comfort while promoting dignity and independence.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' health conditions to facilitate timely clinical interventions and maintain safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to implement individualized care plans, improving consistency and quality of resident support.
- Maintained accurate and confidential care records, supporting regulatory compliance and facilitating effective communication among staff.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records to support continuity of care.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Trained and guided junior care staff, enhancing care delivery and ensuring high standards in resident support.
- Facilitated respectful communication with residents to foster trust and understanding., respecting the dignity of those in care.
Education
Master's degree -
University of Northampton
United Kingdom12-2023
Master's degree -
Anna University
Coimbatore, India12-2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Clinical Observations
- Electronic Care Records
- Record keeping practices
- Patient care
- Basic first aid
- Team leadership
- Observation
- Communication
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Malayalam
Proficient
C2
Certification
- NVQ Level 3 - January 2024 - February 2024
- NVQ Level 5 - July 2026 - Current
Timeline
Senior Care Assistant
The Place Up Hanley
04.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant - Part time
Elite Care Recruitments Ltd
11.2021 - 03.2024
Master's degree -
University of Northampton
Master's degree -
Anna University