Hilda Maphosa
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in person-centred care and extensive experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Proficient in therapeutic communication, patient assessment, and care planning, with strong clinical skills including catheter care, PEG feeding, stoma care, wound management, and infection prevention. Demonstrates exceptional time management, problem-solving abilities, and a compassionate approach to patient and family support. Skilled in multidisciplinary team collaboration and committed to delivering high-quality basic nursing care while maintaining accurate record-keeping and documentation. Reliable and empathetic with a focus on promoting community engagement and behaviour modification techniques to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Nurse Placement
CAMHS
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2025.01
- Supported children and young people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.
- Participated in assessment clinics and multidisciplinary care planning.
- Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
- Assisted with patient assessments and treatment planning.
- Delivered patient and family education regarding treatment and care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for coordinated care.
- Contributed to comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
Student Nurse Placement
St Anne's Nursing Home
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2025.01
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs.
- Assisted with medication administration under supervision.
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
- Completed accurate patient documentation.
- Worked closely with nursing staff to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Followed individual care plans to promote positive health outcomes.
- Provided catheter care and monitored urinary output, comfort, and signs of infection under supervision.
- Supported residents receiving PEG feeding, including safe positioning, feed administration support, tube-site observation, and nutrition/hydration monitoring under supervision.
- Supported residents with stoma care, including observation of the stoma and surrounding skin, appliance care, and reporting concerns to the registered nurse.
- Assisted with wound care and pressure-area prevention, including skin integrity checks and repositioning under supervision.
- Supported continence care, bowel and bladder management, and accurate fluid balance monitoring.
- Used safe moving and handling techniques and supported residents with mobility and pressure-relieving measures.
Student Nurse Placement
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2025.01
- Supported patients in an acute hospital ward under qualified nurse supervision.
- Monitored patients' conditions and vital signs.
- Administered medications under supervision.
- Participated in ward rounds and communicated updates to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained infection control standards.
- Assisted in delivering safe and effective patient care.
- Responded professionally to patient concerns and queries.
- Wound care and medication
- Catheter care, toileting, peg feeds
Support worker
country cousins health care
Leeds, leeds
2019.11 - Current
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met clients' special dietary needs.
- Assured that safety measures were in place to prevent falls or accidents.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Enhanced patients' well-being by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
Learning Disability Student Nurse
Huddersfield University
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Developed clinical knowledge and practical nursing skills through placements and academic study.
- Administered oral and injectable medications under supervision.
- Assisted registered nurses with daily patient care, ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Maintained high standards of infection prevention and control.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Completed accurate patient documentation and clinical records.
Student nurse placement
NHS Foundation Trust
Leeds, west yorkshire
2024.04 - 2024.07
- Delivered high-quality patient care to enhance the recovery process.
- Conducted efficient handovers at shift change; ensured continuity of quality care for all patients.
- Took vital signs regularly; ensured stability or identified potential emergencies promptly.
- Performed wound dressings, reducing the risk of infection or further complications.
- Participated actively in staff meetings and contributed valuable insights to improve nursing practices at the hospital.
- Conducted health assessments to identify areas requiring medical intervention.
- Built positive rapport with patients from various backgrounds.
Support Worker
Affinity Trust
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2005.08 - 2019.01
- Supported adults with learning disabilities to live independently and achieve personal goals.
- Assisted with personal care, daily living activities, and community participation.
- Promoted dignity, choice, and independence.
- Collaborated with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally.
- Maintained accurate records and reports.
- Care planning
- Wound care
- Supporting patients to hospital appointments and assessments
Education
MSc - Learning Disability Nursing
Huddersfield University
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire 2023.01 - 2026.01
Skills
- Person-centred care
- Learning disability support
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection prevention and control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care planning
- Patient and family support
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Time management
- Empathy and compassion
- Problem-solving
- Record-keeping and documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- Clinical skills: catheter care, PEG feeding and nutrition, stoma care, wound care and pressure-area prevention
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Basic nursing care
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Community engagement
Languages
English – Fluent
Beginner
English
Fluent
Interests
Reading, Writing, Watching television, Continuous professional development
Affiliations
- .reading, writing, gardening, travelling
Certification
MSc Learning Disability Nursing
FdSc Health and Social Care
Timeline
Student Nurse Placement
CAMHS
2025.01
Student Nurse Placement
St Anne's Nursing Home
2025.01
Student Nurse Placement
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
2025.01
Student nurse placement
NHS Foundation Trust
2024.04 - 2024.07
MSc - Learning Disability Nursing
Huddersfield University
2023.01 - 2026.01
Learning Disability Student Nurse
Huddersfield University
2023.01 - 2026.01
Support worker
country cousins health care
2019.11 - Current
Support Worker
Affinity Trust
2005.08 - 2019.01