Jesus Ruiz-Acosta
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Support Worker and General Porter with extensive experience in delivering patient care across various settings. Specialises in assisting with daily living activities, administering medications, and providing emotional support. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and maintains accurate records while ensuring a safe, clean environment.
Furthermore, as a Porter, I carried out the duties of deputy manager in the absence of the main manager, coordinating my colleagues and training new recruits.
And previous experience as a teaching assistant.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
07.2026 - 10.2026
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to promote comfort and hygiene.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and mobility support to enhance daily living activities.
- Assisted service users with personal care-related activities maintaining dignity and respect.
- Supported patients with day-to-day wellbeing, including washing, dressing, feeding and medication administration.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering reassurance and empathy during challenging times.
- Worked with compassion, kindness and care to deliver exceptional patient-centred clinical services.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
General Hospital Porter
OCS Group UK
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
04.2023 - 07.2026
- Transported patients safely between wards, departments, and theatres, adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Transferred patients to and from wards and departments promptly to facilitate treatment.
- Delivered urgent specimens to laboratories, contributing to timely diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Transferred files, specimen samples and pharmacy boxes between hospital areas to support accurate documentation and timely diagnosis.
- Transported goods and equipment within hospital units on demand to ensure continuous operational support for prompt treatments.
- Facilitated transfer of deceased patients to the mortuary with dignity and respect, maintaining professionalism during sensitive situations.
- Conducted regular checks on medical gas cylinders, securing supplies and supporting clinical needs.
- Participated in training sessions on manual handling, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Castle School
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted sensory activities for students with autism, fostering focus and engagement during lessons.
- Implemented behaviour management techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment.
- Supported SEN pupils in completing in-class activities, enhancing their learning experience and participation.
- Provided 1:1 and group support for class activities and outdoor recreation.
- Offered students one-on-one assistance with class assignments and activities.
- Supervised children during activities and play, helping maintain safety and proactively address behavioural problems.
- Organised classroom spaces and materials to streamline lesson preparation for the teacher.
- Participated in professional development courses focused on the latest SEN teaching methodologies.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts - History
University of Seville
Seville01-2014
Skills
- Patient transport
- Safe manual handling
- Manual handling training
- Patient care planning
- Ward support
- Safeguarding procedures
- Risk awareness
- Patient safeguarding
- Healthcare and safety
- Patient observations
Certification
- [Area of study] certified in understanding autism
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
NHS Foundation Trust
07.2026 - 10.2026
General Hospital Porter
OCS Group UK
04.2023 - 07.2026
Teaching Assistant in Special Educational Needs
Castle School
01.2022 - 04.2023
Foundation Degree in Arts - History
University of Seville