Dedicated and skilled professional with expertise in personal care assistance, basic life support, and infection control. Proficient in mobility assistance, patient hygiene management, and hoist operation, ensuring compassionate care tailored to individual needs. Adept at suctioning techniques and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and well-being for patients. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a healthcare environment focused on delivering exceptional patient support.
Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Healthcare support worker
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2023.02 - Current
Worked closely with multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.
Provided hygiene care to patients, ensuring skin integrity and accurately observing, recording and reporting on changes to minimise damage.
Observed and documented accurate recordings of patient observations including temperature, pulse blood pressure, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, reporting significant findings to nurse taking care of the patient..
Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
Maintained general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical areas through disinfecting workspaces, restocking equipment stores.
Performed set tasks according to individual patient care plans as assessed and delegated by the nurse to ensure provision of cohesive, tailored care.
Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
Bank Staff Healthcare Support Worker
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2021.12 - 2023.02
Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, supporting washing, dressing, and toileting.
Managed personal hygiene for bed-bound patients while maintaining dignity and respect.
Escorted patients for tests or procedures within hospital premises, ensuring safety and comfort.
Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals without resorting to force or intimidation.
Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensuring continuous care provision.
Delivered high-quality patient service by upholding cleanliness standards in wards.
Ensured patient confidentiality during all duties in accordance with NHS data protection norms.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, prioritising comfort and dignity.
Sales Assistant
Sainsbury Coldhams Lane
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2020.11 - 2021.12
Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
Ensured stock replenishment in a timely manner to maintain product availability.
Went above and beyond by helping customers to locate stock, making bespoke orders where possible.
Second Officer
Tropical Shipping Company Ltd.
West Palm Beach, Florida
2019.06 - 2020.01
Enhanced communication for smooth and efficient operations by liaising with the captain, crew members, and port authorities.
Coordinated cargo loading activities, ensuring balance of ship's stability.
Contributed to development of onboard safety culture with strict adherence to company policies and procedures.
Ensured compliance with international maritime laws and regulations for safe sea voyages.
Assisted the Chief Officer in handling administrative tasks thus improving overall management efficiency aboard the ship.
Promoted safety on board with regular drills and training sessions.
Facilitated efficient vessel operation by assisting in maintenance tasks.
Handled GMDSS station proficiently; facilitated seamless communication with other ships or shore stations during distress situations.
Maintained ship's logbook meticulously, recording daily progress and relevant events.
Managed inventories of navigational charts, publications and instruments to ensure up-to-date resources available at all times.
Served as medical officer aboard vessel; oversaw maintenance of medical equipment; ensured timely first aid treatment when necessary.
Provided assistance during mooring operations, promoting swift turnaround times in ports visited.
Ensured safe navigation by maintaining vigilant watch-keeping duties.
Conducted risk assessments before each voyage; devised action plans accordingly to minimise potential hazards.
Conducted regular inspections to maintain top-notch condition of life-saving equipment.
Employed effective bridge resource management techniques, fostering an environment conducive to teamwork.
Increased efficiency of onboard operations through diligent monitoring of fuel consumption and engine running hours.
Updated nautical charts using Notice to Mariners for accurate voyage planning.
Participated actively in firefighting exercises; improved crew readiness for emergency scenarios.
Documented maintenance services and equipment checks for accurate recordkeeping.
Third Officer
Tropical Shipping Company Ltd.
West Palm Beach, Florida
2018.04 - 2019.01
Assisted during special events and large-scale operations ensuring smooth running of activities.
Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.
Collaborated with colleagues for effective teamwork.
Ensured safety by routinely patrolling and conducting security checks.
Third Officer
Tropical Shipping Company Ltd.
West Palm Beach, Florida
2016.12 - 2017.09
Assisted during special events and large-scale operations ensuring smooth running of activities.
Worked diligently under pressure whilst preserving high-quality output.