

Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant experienced in supporting individuals living with dementia, complex mental health needs and high-dependency care requirements within residential care environments. Skilled in delivering person-centred care while maintaining dignity, safety and emotional wellbeing.
Knowledgeable in safeguarding principles, MCA/DoLS, infection prevention and behavioural support, with practical experience recognizing changes in residents’ presentation and escalating concerns appropriately to senior staff and nursing teams.
Currently completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing and committed to progressing within healthcare through continued professional development and clinical responsibility.
• Provide person-centred care to 13+ residents living with dementia and complex needs, including neurological conditions, severe frailty and long-term mental health histories.
• Support residents with personal care and activities of daily living including washing, dressing, continence care, toileting and grooming while maintaining dignity, privacy and independence.
• Build calm, trusting rapport through reassurance, patience and clear communication, particularly when supporting residents who are distressed, confused or behaviourally unsettled.
• Recognize and report changes in residents’ presentation, including mood, behaviour, appetite, mobility, sleep patterns or signs of discomfort, escalating concerns promptly to the nurse or senior staff.
• Follow detailed care plans and individual risk assessments, including moving and handling guidance, falls prevention strategies and residents’ personal preferences and routines.
• Carry out safe moving and handling using appropriate equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs and mobility aids, ensuring correct technique and resident comfort.
• Support nutrition and hydration by assisting at mealtimes, encouraging fluid intake and observing residents’ wellbeing while respecting individual choice and dignity.
• Assist with skin care and comfort measures including washing, applying prescribed emollients and supporting hygiene around existing dressings prior to nurse reapplication.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, including correct PPE usage, safe waste disposal and maintaining clean, hygienic resident environments.
• Contribute to effective team communication and structured handovers to support continuity of care across shifts.
• Support residents in meaningful activities and engagement to maintain routine, reduce agitation and promote overall wellbeing.
• Escort and support residents during appointments or outings when required, ensuring safety and appropriate supervision.
• Supported administrative operations during local COVID-19 vaccination clinics alongside a registered nurse and primary care staff.
• Assisted with data entry and record management to support accurate patient documentation and clinic workflow.
• Communicated professionally with healthcare staff and patients, helping maintain an organized and supportive clinic environment.
• Provided general administrative support to the clinical team to assist with the smooth running of vaccination sessions.
• Studying core foundations of healthcare including mental health, abnormal psychology, human development, and cognitive processes.
• Applying psychological theory to hypothetical healthcare scenarios to develop analytical thinking and decision-making skills relevant to patient care.
• Developing understanding of behavioural, emotional and cognitive needs of individuals across different life stages.
• Building knowledge of ethical practice, safeguarding responsibilities, and person-centred care approaches within healthcare environments.
• Developing academic research, critical thinking and evidence-based learning skills in preparation for progression into nursing education.
• Developing awareness of evidence-based practice and the importance of applying research and current guidance to healthcare decision-making.
• Strengthening professional communication skills required for working with patients, families and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Developing reflective learning practices to evaluate healthcare scenarios and improve future clinical decision-making.
• Delivered friendly and professional customer service in a busy retail environment, assisting customers with enquiries and product information.
• Operated tills and handled cash/card transactions accurately while maintaining excellent customer service standards.
• Assisted with stock replenishment and inventory organisation to ensure shelves remained fully stocked and presentable.
• Resolved customer queries and minor complaints calmly and professionally to maintain a positive customer experience.
• Maintained high shop floor standards including cleanliness, organisation and product presentation.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth daily store operations during busy trading periods.
• Produced search engine optimised blog content tailored to specific audiences, improving website visibility and organic traffic.
• Conducted keyword research and topic analysis to identify high-opportunity content areas.
• Managed and uploaded content through a website content management system, ensuring accurate formatting, organisation and publication.
• Maintained structured workflows to meet content deadlines while ensuring quality and relevance.
• Monitored website performance and engagement metrics to evaluate content effectiveness and guide future optimisation.
Person-centred care
Dementia support and behavioural observation
Safeguarding awareness
Infection prevention and control
MCA and DoLs awareness
De-escalation and reassurance techniques
Personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs)
Safe moving and handling including hoists and mobility aids
Nutrition and hydration support
Observational awareness of deterioration or behavioural change
Care plan implementation
Accurate documentation and record keeping
Structured handover communication
Team communication and multidisciplinary collaboration
Risk awareness and escalation of clinical concerns
Care Certificate
NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention)
Safeguarding Awareness
Basic Life Support
Infection Prevention and Control