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CHRISTABEL BEVERLY CHAPUNGU

Cheltenham,Gloucestershire

Summary

Dedicated individual with background in caregiving, including medication administration, palliative care, and elderly care. Possessing strong skills in communication with patients, understanding of patient rights, and managing difficult conversations and problem solving abilities. Proficient in medical record charting and infection control practices, ensuring high standards of health and safety. Committed to compassionate care and patient advocacy, with a focus on person-centred care planning and community engagement. Career goal: to enhance quality of life for patients through empathetic support and interpersonal skills as a healthcare assistant.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Community healthcare assistant

Principles Recruitment Care Agency
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
07.2023 - Current
  • Delivered effective home-based support to elderly patients, enhanced their quality of life.
  • Ensured timely transportation to medical appointments for maintaining treatment schedules.
  • Monitored vital signs to ensure overall wellbeing of patients.
  • Identified potential health risks in home environments, mitigated hazards effectively.
  • Promoted healthier lifestyle choices amongst patients, lowered chances of health deterioration.
  • Adapted care approach according to individual needs and preferences; provided personalised service.
  • Assisted in the administration of medication for better health management.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing personal care and assistance.
  • Alleviated patient anxiety with compassionate communication techniques.
  • Maintained cleanliness, improved sanitary condition of patients' living areas.
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system procedures for positive outcomes.
  • Managed crisis situations calmly and professionally.
  • Delivered high-quality care to patients with palliative care needs in their own homes.
  • Completed all required paperwork, data collection and reports to monitor progress.
  • Acquired and maintained knowledge of all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained detailed records of work and advice given to service users.

Education

Diploma - Care Giving

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Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Skills

  • Adapting to patient needs
  • Understanding of patient rights
  • Communication with patients
  • Assisting with personal hygiene
  • Medical record charting
  • Active listening in healthcare
  • Sensitivity training
  • Managing difficult conversations
  • Home visit experience
  • Resilience under stress
  • Medication Administration
  • Palliative Care
  • Basic life support
  • Infection control practices
  • Disability support knowledge
  • Work ethic in healthcare
  • Compassionate care
  • First Aid certification
  • Health promotion
  • Assertiveness
  • Person-centred care planning
  • End Of Life Care
  • Elderly care expertise
  • Food hygiene standards
  • Cultural competency
  • Domiciliary care
  • Mobility transfers
  • Diabetes care
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Catheter care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Self care promotion
  • Health and safety training
  • Effective listening
  • Functional skills development
  • Community engagement
  • Empathetic support
  • Microsoft Office
  • Report preparation
  • Privacy guidelines
  • Clear communication

Accomplishments

    Oliver McGowan -Autism

    Lone Working

    Manual Handling

    Health and Safety

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Community healthcare assistant

Principles Recruitment Care Agency
07.2023 - Current

Diploma - Care Giving

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CHRISTABEL BEVERLY CHAPUNGU