Compassionate individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, well-suited for role as Healthcare Support Worker. Proven abilities in teamwork and adaptability, ready to provide high-quality patient care. Dedicated to making positive difference in patients' lives through support and assistance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
AJ Recruitment Healthcare Agency
07.2024 - Current
Provided direct patient care including assistance with daily living activities
Monitoring Vital Signs: Taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure
Providing Personal Hygiene: Assisting with oral care, hair care, and skin care
Changing Bed Linens and Keeping Patient Areas Clean and Tidy
Assisting with Mobility: Helping patients get in and out of bed, walk, and use mobility aids
Serving Meals and Ensuring Adequate Fluid Intake
Providing Companionship and Emotional Support
Clinical Tasks (Under Supervision): Measuring and Recording Intake and Output, Assisting with Simple Wound Care, Reporting Changes in Patient's Condition to Nurses or Doctors, Transporting Patients within Healthcare Facility, Assisting with Medical Equipment (e.g., catheters, oxygen tanks)
Other Responsibilities: Maintaining Patient Confidentiality, Following Infection Control Protocols, Communicating Effectively with Patients, Families, and Healthcare Professionals, Participating in Training and Continuing Education, Adhering to Ethical and Professional Standards, Communicating with Clients and Colleagues: This includes communicating with clients about their needs and preferences, as well as with other support workers to coordinate care
Documentation: Keeping accurate records of cleaning tasks, hygiene assistance provided, and any observations about client's health or well-being
Following Safety Procedures: Adhering to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries
Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Hygiene Operative
Ethos Facilities
Greenock, Ivanclyde
09.2023 - 06.2024
Performed cleaning and disinfection of living spaces, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas
This involves tasks like: Mopping and sweeping floors, Cleaning surfaces like countertops, sinks, and toilets, Emptying trash cans and bins, Cleaning and sanitizing equipment used for personal care, Maintaining laundry facilities and ensuring clean linens
Personal Hygiene Support: Depending on the individual's needs, this may include: Bathing and showering, Dressing and undressing, Toileting and incontinence care, Oral hygiene (brushing teeth, flossing), Hair care (washing, brushing, styling)
Infection Control: AS Hygiene operatives I am trained in infection control practices to prevent the spread of germs
This includes: Using proper handwashing techniques, Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) like gloves and masks, Following protocols for handling contaminated materials
Waste Management: Properly disposing of medical waste, sharps, and other hazardous materials is essential
Maintaining Supplies: as Hygiene operatives I ensure adequate supplies of cleaning products, personal care items, and other necessary materials
Enhanced operational efficiency with organised cleaning schedules.
Identified and removed hazards to minimise risk.
Implemented hygiene protocols for safe and clean working environment.
Operated job-specific equipment to shampoo carpets, wax tile and buff floors.
Healthcare Support worker
Nation Guard Nursing Service
05.2019 - 08.2023
Provided support with personal care routines, including assistance with bathing and showering
Collaborated with external care professionals to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for clients
Assisted clients with food preparation and encouraged maintenance of nutritious diet
Completed daily household responsibilities, including tasks such as fetching groceries and aiding in various activities
Accompanied clients on shopping excursions and outings, offering complete support throughout all activities
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients.
Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
Education
M.sc - Finance and Risk Management
University of Stirling
Stirling, STG
01.2023 - 01.2024
Skills
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention
Ethical Judgment and Professional Integrity
Collaboration and Team work
Person-Centred care
Safeguarding knowledge
Medication administration
First aid certified
Mental health support
Risk assessment competence
Disability awareness
Dementia care expertise
Confidentiality assurance
Resilience under pressure
Patient lifting technique
Health and safety regulations
Certification
Diploma certificate in level 2&3 health and social care.
Entrepreneurship Development Training Certificate: Africa Leadership Forum.
Manual handling practical: The Direct Training Academy
Additional Information
Will be provided on request .
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
AJ Recruitment Healthcare Agency
07.2024 - Current
Hygiene Operative
Ethos Facilities
09.2023 - 06.2024
M.sc - Finance and Risk Management
University of Stirling
01.2023 - 01.2024
Healthcare Support worker
Nation Guard Nursing Service
05.2019 - 08.2023
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