Esther Muruga
Yeovil,Somerset
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with expertise in home healthcare and dementia care, focused on safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Skilled in basic life support, first aid, and emergency response. Strong organisational abilities and commitment to health and safety regulations, delivering patient-centred care while advancing skills in medication administration and confidential documentation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Health Care Assistant (One-to-One Support)
Jupiter Healthcare Recruitment ltd
Croydon, Surrey
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Provide personalised, one-to-one care for elderly residents in care home settings, ensuring dignity, safety and comfort.
- Assist with daily living activities including personal care, toileting, dressing, and mobility support.
- Monitor and report changes in physical and emotional health to senior staff.
- Support other residents on the floor with dementia and challenging behaviours using calm, compassionate communication.
- Administer meals, fluids, and support during feeding where necessary.
- Engage residents in conversation and activities to promote emotional wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate care records and follow care plans in line with CQC standards.
Senior health care assistant
Fenwick Healthcare Recruitment
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Assist with daily living activities including personal care, toileting, dressing, and mobility support.
- Monitor and report changes in physical and emotional health to senior staff
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, implementing changes that enhanced quality of care.
- Stayed in line with health and safety regulations by wearing PPE throughout patient examinations, such as gloves, aprons and face.
- Recorded and documented daily patient activities in care logs.
Health Care Assistant(BANK)
Inspire Management Group
Kingston
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Supported clients with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility assistance, and companionship, fostering independence.
- Delivered high-quality care in domiciliary settings, nursing homes, and support environments, enhancing clients' quality of life.
- Administer medication, monitor health conditions, and report concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Support individuals with complex needs, promoting independence and well-being.
- Document and report any unusual changes in clients’ physical or mental health to ensure prompt intervention.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily logs, incident reports, and medication administration records.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies, ensuring a safe environment for clients and staff.
Positive Behaviour Support Worker
Journeying Support Services
Croydon, Surrey
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Worked closely with other care professionals to ensure patients received a high-quality care service. Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Led workshops under professional supervision.
- Maintained clients confidentiality at all times.
- Administered medication under supervision, following strict protocols to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Managed patient documentation, accurately updating records and reports to ensure continuity of care.
- Escorted clients to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet mobility and personal needs of individuals.
Health Care Assistant
Ajustar24care Ltd
Croydon, Surrey
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided personal care including bathing, dressing, and toileting while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Supported clients with daily routines and encouraged independence.
- Built positive relationships by offering companionship and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate patient records and monitored changes in behaviour or health.
- Assisted with mobility using hoists, walking aids, and wheelchairs.
- Ensured a safe environment through regular risk and safety checks.
- Supported social activities, meal preparation, shopping, and household tasks.
Care Assistant
Nyumba Ya Wazee Care home
Nairobi
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided personal care including washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting while maintaining dignity.
- Administered medication under supervision and maintained accurate MAR records.
- Assisted residents with mobility using hoists and other mobility aids.
- Monitored residents’ health and reported changes to senior staff.
- Supported daily activities, social engagement, and emotional wellbeing.
- Followed infection control, safety procedures, and risk assessments.
- Assisted with light household duties and maintained a clean, safe environment.
Brand Ambassador
SJS Limited
BUSIA, Kenya
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted in the organisation of marketing and promotional events such as networking events and shows. Attended public events with communities, businesses and media to promote brand updates and increase awareness.
- Used social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and TikTok to increase brand awareness.
- Educated customers about company products through product demonstrations.
- Conducted market research to gather customer feedback, informing product development and marketing strategies.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in - health and social care
IOMH (Institute of Mental Health)
United KingdomLevel 2 Moving and Assisting of People - VTQ
Pro Training
United KingdomLevel 2 Medications -
Pro Training
United KingdomCare Giving, pre-departure and Home Care - undefined
Pace International Institute
Kenyacertificate of secondary education -
St Mary Burumba secondary
kenyaSkills
- Basic life support
- First aid and CPR
- Manual handling training
- Catheter care
- Patient-centred care
- Client-centred approach
- Organizational skills
- Diversity awareness
- Emergency response training
- Home healthcare experience
- Dementia care
- Medication Administration
- Confidential documentation and record-keeping
- Vulnerable individuals safeguarding
- Professional boundaries maintenance
- PEG feeding
- Health and Safety regulations
- Safeguarding knowledge
Timeline
Senior health care assistant
Fenwick Healthcare Recruitment
08.2025 - 01.2026
Senior Health Care Assistant (One-to-One Support)
Jupiter Healthcare Recruitment ltd
02.2025 - 01.2026
Health Care Assistant(BANK)
Inspire Management Group
01.2025 - 01.2026
Positive Behaviour Support Worker
Journeying Support Services
03.2024 - 02.2025
Health Care Assistant
Ajustar24care Ltd
08.2023 - 02.2024
Care Assistant
Nyumba Ya Wazee Care home
04.2022 - 06.2023
Brand Ambassador
SJS Limited
12.2021 - 03.2022
Care Giving, pre-departure and Home Care - undefined
Pace International Institute
Level 3 Diploma in - health and social care
IOMH (Institute of Mental Health)
Level 2 Moving and Assisting of People - VTQ
Pro Training
Level 2 Medications -
Pro Training
certificate of secondary education -
St Mary Burumba secondary