Happiness Leonard
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Compassionate Care Assistant with extensive experience in delivering in-home and residential support for elderly and disabled individuals. Committed to person-centred care, fostering dignity and independence. Skilled in personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and medication management, while maintaining a safe environment. Experienced in monitoring health conditions and providing emotional support, enhancing clients' quality of life through tailored engagement and care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
St Ives Residential Home
2025.01 - 2025.11
- Helping individuals with everyday tasks like washing, dressing, and grooming to maintain their hygiene and personal care routines.
- Preparing and serving balanced meals, taking into account any special dietary needs, to ensure clients receive proper nutrition.
- Keeping the living space clean and tidy, including light housework and laundry, to provide a safe and comfortable home.
- Offering companionship, engaging in conversation, and being a reassuring presence to help alleviate loneliness and promote emotional well-being.
- Assisting with physical movement, whether it's walking or transferring between furniture, to ensure clients can move safely and comfortably.
- Keeping an eye on any changes in the client's condition, reporting concerns to family members or healthcare professionals, and ensuring proactive healthcare management.
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
Health Care Assistant
Nurture U Healthcare Limited, Bradford
Bradford
2023.08 - 2024.12
- Assisting my residents with personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting and grooming ensuring infection management and control.
- Taking vital signs and recording of any abnormalities to the nurse in charge.
- Ensuring that client take their medication as prescribed, providing reminder and assistant with administration when required.
- Assisting registered nurse with wound care procedures which includes wound surface cleaning, dressing application and pressure sore prevention strategies.
- Distribution and collection of bedpans from bedbound patients.
- Engaged patient in mental stimulation activities (playing games, drawing and painting, word puzzle) and social events that promotes their emotional wellbeing and cognitive function.
Healthcare Assistant
JJ Social Care Limited, Bradford
Bradford
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Taking care of essential errands such as shopping or accompanying clients to Medical appointments, ensuring they stay connected with essential services.
- Motivating clients to remain as independent as possible by supporting them in doing the things they are still able to do, fostering their confidence and self-reliance.
- Adhering to a detailed care plan developed by healthcare professionals, ensuring all care provided aligns with the client's unique needs and health conditions.
- Helping clients maintain their hygiene by assisting with tasks such as bathing, oral care, and hair washing, ensuring they feel fresh and well groomed.
- Encouraging and helping clients maintain relationships by assisting with phone calls, video chats, or arranging visits from friends and family.
- Assisting clients with toileting, changing incontinence pads, and supporting them with any continence-related needs to ensure their comfort and dignity.
Education
BSc - Plant Science and Biotechnology
University of Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria 2008.01 - 2015.01
GCSE Equivalent - undefined
Victory Comprehensive College
Port Harcourt, River State, Nigeria 2000.01 - 2007.01
Skills
- Dementia care
- Personal care techniques
- Medication administration
- Mobility assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Continence care
- Nutrition and feeding
- Wound care
- Rehabilitation support
- Record keeping
Certification
- Level 2 & 3 Adult Safeguarding Certificate
- Autism Awareness Training Certificate
- Level 2 Mental Health And Dementia Awareness
- Level 2 Safe Handling of medication And Administration
- Level 2 Health Safety And Fire Certificate
- Level 2 Moving and Handling Certificate
- Level 2 Food Hygiene and Hydration Certificate
- Level 2 Basic Life Support Certificate
- Level 2 Infection Prevention And Control Certificate
- Level 3 Phlebotomy certificate
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
St Ives Residential Home
2025.01 - 2025.11
Health Care Assistant
Nurture U Healthcare Limited, Bradford
2023.08 - 2024.12
Healthcare Assistant
JJ Social Care Limited, Bradford
2023.06 - 2023.08
BSc - Plant Science and Biotechnology
University of Port Harcourt
2008.01 - 2015.01
GCSE Equivalent - undefined
Victory Comprehensive College
2000.01 - 2007.01