Curtis Ryder
Bristol,South Gloucestershire
Summary
Conscientious Care Assistant providing compassionate care and support to patients in inpatient settings. Improves daily life through considered assistance in daily tasks, promoting optimum wellbeing and comfort at all times.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Bank Healthcare Assistant
Avon and Wiltshire mental health Partnership
Bristol, Avon
04.2022 - Current
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
- Observed and evaluated patients to detect changes in behaviour or abnormalities.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Performed crisis interventions during emergency cases.
- Inputted patient information and records on database to maintain accurate documentation.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
Bank Healthcare Assistant
Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust
Cheltenham/Gloucester, Gloucestershire
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
Team leader
Topman
Bristol, Avon
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Approved customer refunds and exchanges upon close item inspection.
- Logged transaction reports for up-to-date sales records.
- Performed risk assessments and security checks to comply with health and safety legislation.
- Displayed goods and prices clearly to maximise customer interest.
- Cashed up tills and counted takings to balance books at business close.
- Monitored stock levels and ordered popular items to meet customer demand.
- Supported management in recruitment and staff development processes.
- Attended to customer needs promptly, leading shop teams by example.
- Led by example in delivering exceptional service, increasing repeat custom.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of England, Bristol
Bristol 09/2019 -
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care Extended Diploma
Sheffield College
Sheffield 09/2016 - 06/2018
Skills
- Care plan management
- Patient handling and positioning
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Patient risk assessment
- Cannulation
- Dementia care
- Safeguarding policy compliance
- Personal care
Timeline
Bank Healthcare Assistant
Avon and Wiltshire mental health Partnership
04.2022 - Current
Bank Healthcare Assistant
Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust
04.2020 - 03.2022
Team leader
Topman
05.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
University of the West of England, Bristol
09/2019 -
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care Extended Diploma
Sheffield College
09/2016 - 06/2018
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