Darwin Kelly- Thomas
Mitcham,United Kingdom
Summary
Caring Healthcare assistant with adaptability, training and skill to help clients with different needs and backgrounds. Personalizes care based on client medical histories and personal preferences. Offers 19 years of related experience and good conversational skills. Attentive personal care worker skilled in helping home-bound clients. Diligent about following treatment plans, updating documentation and maintaining healthy environments. Strengths include time management, organization and multitasking.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Domiciliary care worker
valor Care Services
Sutton, Surrey
12.2023 - Current
- Offered compassionate physical and emotional support to patients, enhancing overall health and wellbeing.
- Supported clients and families through difficult emotional times with sound medical advice and caring personal assistance.
- Nurtured service users' confidence and independence, improving social rehabilitation for patients.
- Kept workspaces and equipment clean, tidy and sanitized for safe food preparation.
- Upheld safety and hygiene standards to reduce incidents and accidents.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Closely monitored patient conditions, minimising need for additional medical attention.
- Hoovered and tidied rooms with keen eye for detail.
- Administered medication and kept comprehensive records.
- Evaluated client health conditions and reported concerns to manager.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
- Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
caregiver
Caring Hands Cayman
George Town, Grand Cayman Islands
09.2021 - 10.2024
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
- Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility-impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence.
- Administered medications and treatments in line with medical instructions and best clinical practice.
- Monitored clients' physical and mental health, reporting concerns to management for swift action.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Provided tailored support to family members through particularly difficult periods.
- Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals.
- Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
- Prepared and served tasty and healthy meals in line with service users' nutritional needs.
- Established and maintained positive exercise and social routines based on service user needs.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Coordinated client's appointments with healthcare professionals in support of ongoing treatment objectives.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
- Supported residents with dementia by assisting with dressing and meal preparation.
- Produced weekly patient progress reports, enabling appropriate reviews and amendments to care plans.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, raising causes of concern to appropriate personnel.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Delivered personal care and grooming routines to boost wellbeing.
Patient Care Assistant
Bustamante Hospital for Children
Kingston , Jamaica
11.2013 - 06.2021
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Education
Care Certificate
Careskill Academy
United Kingdom 02.2024 - 02.2024
Certificate of completion & pass Course - Practical Nursing
MCO Nursing Institute
Jamaica 02.2003 - 11.2003
Skills
- Nursing
- Support work
- Manual handling
- Personal care
- Emotional support
- Cleaning
- Hoist operation
- Compassionate communication
- Adult care
- Household chores
- Communication skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
I can do all things through Christ which strength me.
Philippians 4:13
Timeline
Care Certificate
Careskill Academy
02.2024 - 02.2024
Domiciliary care worker
valor Care Services
12.2023 - Current
caregiver
Caring Hands Cayman
09.2021 - 10.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Bustamante Hospital for Children
11.2013 - 06.2021
Certificate of completion & pass Course - Practical Nursing
MCO Nursing Institute
02.2003 - 11.2003
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