Kajal Gajjar
Wembley
Summary
Dedicated care professional with expertise in dementia care, personal hygiene assistance, and physical therapy support. Proficient in emergency response readiness, hoist operation, and executing personalised care plans to ensure optimal well-being. Skilled in delivering compassionate support while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Committed to enhancing quality of life through tailored care solutions and first aid proficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care assistant
DMP Healthcare (Elmstead) Ltd
London
08.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
Health care assistant
Care UK
Hendon, Barnet
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
Health care assistant
Care Heaven Ltd T/A Tezlom
Barnet
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Carer
Adina Home Care Services
Harrow
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
- Encouraged social interaction for improved mental health amongst residents.
- Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, protecting patient well-being.
- Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
- Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
Staff nurse
District Panchayat Mahisagar (Health Branch)
Mahisagar, Gujarat, India
05.2019 - 10.2021
- ANC Care and Checkup
- Provided compassionate emotional support to patients, easing their anxiety.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying any significant changes in condition.
- Delivered exceptional nursing care, resulting in improved patient satisfaction rates.
- Administered intravenous fluids, achieving correct hydration levels in patients.
- COVID-19 Duty at Hospital
- Assist Doctor In OT
- Family planning insertion of PPIUCD
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff ensuring timely delivery of medicines.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
Education
Post Basic B.sc of Nursing - Nursing
Chanchalben Mafatlal Patel College of Nursing
India 06.2017 - 04.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Sheth Vadilal Sarabhai General Hospital and Sheth School
India 07.2013 - 03.2017
Skills
- Emergency response readiness
- Personal care plan execution
- Hoist operation mastery
- Physical therapy assistance
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Dementia care expertise
- First Aid
Languages
English
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Hindi
Native
Timeline
Care assistant
DMP Healthcare (Elmstead) Ltd
08.2024 - Current
Health care assistant
Care UK
04.2023 - 07.2024
Health care assistant
Care Heaven Ltd T/A Tezlom
08.2022 - 04.2023
Carer
Adina Home Care Services
11.2021 - 08.2022
Staff nurse
District Panchayat Mahisagar (Health Branch)
05.2019 - 10.2021
Post Basic B.sc of Nursing - Nursing
Chanchalben Mafatlal Patel College of Nursing
06.2017 - 04.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing
Sheth Vadilal Sarabhai General Hospital and Sheth School
07.2013 - 03.2017