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Elizabeth Garbutt

Tavistock,Devon

Summary

Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Health care assistant

Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
12.2016 - 12.2024
  • I have worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
  • Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
  • Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
  • Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
  • Supervising other Care Assistants to ensure work is carried out and support is given correctly.
  • Supporting patients with Dementia and other conditions affecting cognitive decline.

Health care assistant

Torcare
Torpoint, Cornwall
04.2015 - 11.2016

Health care assistant

The Elms Care Center
Saltash, Cornwall
03.2013 - 04.2015

Health care assistant

Sunnymeade Residential
Plymouth
07.2012 - 03.2013

Health care assistant

Puddavine Court Residential Home
Dartington, Devon
12.2011 - 07.2012

Health care assistant

Lea house
Stockport
06.2011 - 09.2011

Health care assistant

Torcare
Torpoint, Cornwall
09.2009 - 05.2011

Senior health care assistant

Hillcrest House Nursing Home
Looe, Cornwall
10.2007 - 09.2009

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

BTEC National Diploma
Saltash, Cornwall

GCSEs - English, Science, Maths, Health, and Social Care

Torpoint Point Community College
Torpoint, Cornwall

Skills

  • Equipment sterilisation
  • Patient observations
  • Person-centred care plans
  • First Aid
  • Patient care
  • Patient engagement
  • Elderly care
  • Patient handling and positioning
  • Patient risk assessment
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Dementia awareness
  • Palliative Care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Exceptional communicator
  • Specimen collection
  • Toileting and grooming
  • CPR certification
  • Elderly companionship

Timeline

Health care assistant

Derriford Hospital
12.2016 - 12.2024

Health care assistant

Torcare
04.2015 - 11.2016

Health care assistant

The Elms Care Center
03.2013 - 04.2015

Health care assistant

Sunnymeade Residential
07.2012 - 03.2013

Health care assistant

Puddavine Court Residential Home
12.2011 - 07.2012

Health care assistant

Lea house
06.2011 - 09.2011

Health care assistant

Torcare
09.2009 - 05.2011

Senior health care assistant

Hillcrest House Nursing Home
10.2007 - 09.2009

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

BTEC National Diploma

GCSEs - English, Science, Maths, Health, and Social Care

Torpoint Point Community College

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