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JOHN STEVENSON
NEWTOWNARDS,DOWN
Summary
Senior Health Care Assistant with expertise in delivering compassionate patient care and advocating for residents' rights. Proficient in implementing infection control measures to enhance safety and comfort, while maintaining accurate care documentation. Experienced in monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals, ensuring compliance with health care standards. Committed to fostering a supportive environment through effective communication and teamwork, prioritizing resident well-being.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Health Care Assistant
beechvale nursing home
Newtownards, DOWN
09.2022 - Current
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, including hygiene assistance and medication administration.
- Engaged in respectful communication, upholding dignity of residents.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance care techniques and knowledge.
- Maintained clean living environments, ensuring comfort and safety for residents.
- Advocated for residents' rights, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to senior healthcare professionals.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent illness spread.
Health Care Assistant
silverbrich care home
Newtownards, DOWN
04.2020 - 09.2022
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Maintained clean and hygienic environments, ensuring safety and well-being for all residents.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Built trusting relationships through continuous emotional support and companionship.
- Supported patient mobility through safe use of equipment, preventing falls.
- Facilitated nutrition and hydration needs by assisting with meal preparation and feeding.
- Engaged in effective communication with patients and families to enhance care coordination.
- Participated in training sessions to continuously improve care techniques and knowledge.
Textile Supervisor/machine operator
bh mclerry
Newtownards, DOWN
01.1990 - 01.2005
- Verified output materials for product compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Supervised daily textile production to achieve output targets while maintaining quality.
- Liaised with suppliers to procure high-quality raw materials within budget limits.
- Maintained machines in optimal condition by repairing or replacing worn components.
- Adjusted machine settings to enhance performance, reducing fabric waste and increasing output.
- Operated various textile machinery safely, including spinning and winding machines.
- Conducted quality control checks to ensure final products conformed to industry standards.
- Prepared detailed reports on production metrics highlighting achievements and improvement areas.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - machine operating managment courses nvq assessor
bh mcleery
Ballygowan, Skills
- Patient care
- Care documentation
- Team collaboration
- Health care compliance
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Compassionate care
- Mobility support
- Training facilitation
- Elderly care
- Mental health support
- Dementia understanding
- Professionalism
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Record-keeping
- Patient observation
- Palliative care experience
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Confidentiality understanding
- End-Of-Life support
- Person-Centred Approach
- End Of Life Care
- Manual handling
- Patient record keeping
Certification
- [Area of certification] certified
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Area of study] certified
- [Type] Licence
Interests
Timeline
Senior Health Care Assistant
beechvale nursing home
09.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
silverbrich care home
04.2020 - 09.2022
Textile Supervisor/machine operator
bh mclerry
01.1990 - 01.2005
NVQ Level 2 - machine operating managment courses nvq assessor
bh mcleery