JAMES BASERA
Southend-on-Sea
Summary
To help alleviate pain in patients and prolong life To provide maximum possible comfort to the sick by communicating, Counselling and reassuring Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare assistant
FIRST POINT 24
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
Communiy Carer
Southend Reablement Service
Southend-on-Sea
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- Implemented safety measures to prevent falls, accidents, and injuries within the home environment.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and timely intake.
SUPPORT WORKER
TARIRO HALFWAY HOME
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Working with residents with learning difficulties
- Assisting residence in their day-to-day activities
- Supervising meal times
- Assisting residence with hygiene care needs
- Attending rehabilitation workshops with residence that included basket making, carpentry, cookery, gardening etc.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Geography, Science, Shona
Jaka secondary school
Certificate in Advanced Carers
S & S Academy
Zimbabwe03.2020
Certificate in Computers
Support Unit
Zimbabwe06.2015
Skills
- I am an honest, empathetic, reliable and hard worker, with ample experience in Health care I am well organised, work well within a team and communicate effectively in English with colleagues and patients from different races and backgrounds I am responsible, organised and can use my own initiatives while understanding the importance of team working I believe all the skills gained from working with elderly and people with disabilities will be transferable, allowing me to take up new challenges if I am given the opportunity Clean class 4 drivers license
Timeline
Healthcare assistant
FIRST POINT 24
07.2023 - Current
Communiy Carer
Southend Reablement Service
04.2023 - Current
SUPPORT WORKER
TARIRO HALFWAY HOME
01.2021 - 04.2023
GCSEs - English, Maths, Geography, Science, Shona
Jaka secondary school
Certificate in Advanced Carers
S & S Academy
Certificate in Computers
Support Unit