Claire Burnett
Truro
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in dementia care, skilled in communicating with dementia patients and supporting family members. Proficient in blood pressure measurement, taking blood samples, and using medical software, while maintaining patient dignity and respecting cultural differences. Demonstrates empathy and compassion, with a strong understanding of NHS policies and healthcare ethical standards. Committed to providing person-centred care plans and personal care assistance, ensuring patient safeguarding and engagement. Career goal includes advancing skills in patient care plans to enhance quality of life for patients.
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Flexible Health Care Assistant with [Number] years of experience. Improves health outcomes and quality of life through meticulous service provision. Delivers attentive and compassionate care. Skilled in phlebotomy and ECGs.
Conscientious Healthcare Assistant providing compassionate care and support to [Type] patients. Improves patient quality of life while promoting optimum wellbeing and comfort. First Aid and CPR trained.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro, Cornwall
2018.12 - 2025.10
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Cleaner
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro, Cornwall
2017.11 - 2018.12
- Upheld privacy regulations whilst carrying out duties in sensitive areas such as hospital wards or care homes.
- Employed the use of power washers, carpet cleaners and buffers to produce excellent results in large spaces like school halls or offices buildings.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by addressing specific requests or concerns promptly.
- Completed laundry tasks promptly, resulting in continuously available fresh linen and uniforms.
- Achieved a sparkling finish for glass surfaces by using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Secured premises at end of shift, ensuring safety of all areas.
- Assisted with seasonal deep cleans, contributing towards a fresher environment after periods of heavy use.
Education
English
Cornwall Council
Truro 2020.03 - 2020.08
Care Certificate - Care
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro 2024.01 - 2026.03
Skills
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Dementia care training
- Blood pressure measurement
- Use of medical software
- Respecting cultural differences
- Supporting family members
- Handling distressed patients
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Patient dignity preservation
- Equipment sterilisation
- Patient engagement
- Physiological knowledge
- Empathy and compassion
- Exceptional communicator
- COVID-19 containment
- Taking blood samples
- Toileting and grooming
- Disability support
- Bedside manner
- Patient care plans
- Monitoring observations
- Person-centred care plans
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
Timeline
Care Certificate - Care
Royal Cornwall Hospital
2024.01 - 2026.03
English
Cornwall Council
2020.03 - 2020.08
Health care assistant
Royal Cornwall Hospital
2018.12 - 2025.10
Cleaner
Royal Cornwall Hospital
2017.11 - 2018.12