Summary
Overview
Work history
Skills
Certification
ATTRIBUTES
REFERENCE
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JOICY JOY

Upton

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 3 years of extensive expertise in patient care and support, specialising in infection control and hygiene practices. Proficient in healthcare information systems management and skilled in vital sign monitoring, risk assessment, and manual handling. Demonstrates strong team collaboration and communication abilities, with a focus on emotional support and empathy. Experienced in multitasking within fast-paced environments, problem-solving, and decision-making. Career goals include advancing patient care through innovative healthcare solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Health Care Assistant

Woodheath Care Home
01.2022 - 04.2025
  • Responsible for person-centred care to residents in busy 41-bed care facility, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing day and night.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration) and maintained accurate medical records
  • Supported mobility using assistive devices like hoists and conducted risk assessments for manual handling procedures
  • Ensured infection control practices through proper hand hygiene and PPE usage
  • Educated and advised residents on prevention and improvement methods for various physiological and psychological conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement person-centred care plans.
  • Remained up to date on latest treatments, care improvements and regulations, for continued satisfaction and improving patient wellbeing.
  • Kept public areas clean and hygienic by conducting sanitization tasks.
  • Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, and blood in urine.
  • Prepared and served food trays.
  • Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
  • Initiated emergency care utilizing appropriate airway, breathing, and circulation tactics.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.

Skills

  • Patient Care & Support
  • Assist with feeds
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Infection Control & Hygiene Practices
  • Healthcare Information Systems Management
  • Team Collaboration & Communication
  • Emotional Support & Empathy
  • Risk Assessment & Manual Handling
  • Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
  • Skilled in healthcare information systems
  • Falls risk management
  • Bed sore management
  • Catheter and Stoma Care
  • Diabetes care

Certification

  • Control of substances hazardous to health (New)
  • Living well with Dementia
  • Dysphagia and Food Modification
  • Fire Awareness (Care Homes)
  • Health & Safety in Care Homes & Schemes
  • Information Governance NEW
  • Safe use of Bed Rails
  • Basic support life
  • Moving and Handling Assessments
  • COVID-19 infection control refresher
  • Visualate educate training course certificate
  • Highfield qualification certificate level 3 Award 3 in emergency First aid at work RFQ

ATTRIBUTES

  • Team player with a flexible and positive attitude.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational/interpersonal skills.
  • Adaptable to diverse situations with perseverance to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills.

REFERENCE

Hollie Collins

Home Manager

Woodheath Care Home

hollie.collins@woodheathcarehome.com

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Woodheath Care Home
01.2022 - 04.2025
JOICY JOY