Summary
Overview
Work history
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Claudia Ndikumana

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient support and reassurance, infection prevention and control, and accurate documentation. Skilled in monitoring and recording vital signs while maintaining privacy, dignity, and comfort. Proficient in supporting patients pre- and post-interventions, manual handling, safe positioning, and safeguarding adults. Strong team player within multidisciplinary team settings with a focus on mental health awareness and anxiety support. Committed to enhancing patient care through continuous learning and development.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Community Mental Health Services – Social Care Role

EPUT
09.2023 - 01.2026
  • Support adults with mental health conditions in the community
  • Communicate effectively with service users, families, and professionals
  • Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and social workers
  • Maintain accurate records and identify safeguarding concerns
  • Support individuals experiencing anxiety and distress

Health Care Assistant – Acute Hospital Wards (Adults)

NHS Trust / Thurrock Community Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, reporting concerns promptly
  • Supported patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and hydration
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment in line with IPC policies
  • Ensured patient dignity and comfort at all times

Health Care Assistant – Community Care

Willows Lodge
04.2018 - 07.2020
  • Delivered person-centred care in patients’ homes
  • Supported mobility, continence, nutrition, and hydration
  • Followed care plans and risk assessments
  • Maintained infection control standards

Health Care Assistant – End-of-Life & Respite Care

Willows Lodge
04.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided compassionate care to adults with complex and palliative needs
  • Maintained comfort, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
  • Supported families during sensitive situations
  • Adapted quickly to different care environments and needs

Skills

  • Patient support and reassurance
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Monitoring and recording vital signs
  • Maintaining privacy, dignity, and comfort
  • Supporting patients pre- and post-interventions
  • Manual handling and safe positioning
  • Mental health awareness and anxiety support
  • Safeguarding adults
  • Accurate documentation and record keeping
  • Teamwork within MDT settings

Certification

  • Care Certificate
  • Manual Handling
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Basic Life Support
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • Msc Social Work
  • Mental Health First Aid

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Community Mental Health Services – Social Care Role

EPUT
09.2023 - 01.2026

Health Care Assistant – Acute Hospital Wards (Adults)

NHS Trust / Thurrock Community Hospital
07.2020 - 08.2021

Health Care Assistant – Community Care

Willows Lodge
04.2018 - 07.2020

Health Care Assistant – End-of-Life & Respite Care

Willows Lodge
04.2018 - 07.2020
Claudia Ndikumana