Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion. I feel I lead by example to ensure a productive, flexible and resilient workplace by ensuring staff are recognised for a job well done, provide support and encourage health and wellbeing benefits to staff.
I have a successful background working in the NHS, providing care to complex patients with different care needs.
I thrive under pressure and adapt to all challenges. I am an energetic person with strong communication and organisational skills, I have a reputation for hard work and punctuality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant manager
Newport city council
Newport, Gwent
04.2022 - Current
To maintain smooth running of the Home
updating risk assessments and care plans
One to one supervisions with staff
Meeting with Drs, nurses, social workers and families regarding patients care.
Evaluated staff performance, implementing training and development programmes to maintain exceptional service levels.
Assist in menu design to reflect personal choice and special requirements.
Ensure the Deputy Manager is fully informed of all matters affecting the wellbeing of tenants and staff members.
Assist with staff rotas; ensuring that the schemes are adequately and appropriately staffed at all times.
Ensure that the personal standards and dress code of staff provide a good role model for tenants
Arrange regular staff team meetings.
To promote professionalism and ensure that the standards set for the team are met
To ensure that the day-to-day management of staff is in line with Newport City Council and Supported Living’s policies and procedures.
To assist in the effective management of the agencies’ resources, keeping within the devolved budgetary constraints.
Ensure that the administration of services is carried out within the Departments agreed procedures and financial regulations.
To ensure that all monies kept in the schemes are secured in accordance with the Agency financial guidelines
Observe confidentiality at all times in relation to the Department’s Policy.
Health care assistant
NHS
Newport, Gwent
05.2013 - 04.2022
Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
Maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Care assistant
Caerleon house nursing home
Newport, Gwent
05.2010 - 05.2013
Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Assisted with infection control through social distancing and PPE wearing.
Kept appropriate stock levels to match expected demand.
Received and processed stock using inventory management system.
Education
GCSEs - English
Hartridge High School
05.2008 -
NVQ Level 2 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
EDEXCEL
Newport
06.2009 -
NVQ Level 3 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
CITY AND GUILDS
NEWPORT
08.2019 -
Certificate of Higher Education - POVA
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Newport
04.2014 -
Certificate of Higher Education - HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT
ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD
Newport
08.2018 -
Certificate of Higher Education - INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD
Newport
08.2018 -
GCSEs - Maths C
Hartridge High School
Newport
05.2008
Skills
Good time management
Knowledge of Outlook, excel, power point and word
Excellent Communication skills
Excellent at Problem-solving
Great at Team building
Leadership
willing to learn
Timeline
Assistant manager
Newport city council
04.2022 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
CITY AND GUILDS
08.2019 -
Certificate of Higher Education - HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT
ANEURIN BEVAN HEALTH BOARD
08.2018 -
Certificate of Higher Education - INFORMATION GOVERNANCE