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JOSHUA SALAKO

COVENTRY

Summary

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

4
4
years of professional experience

Work history

Care Assistant

Samaritan Care Unit
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Helping to create stimulating and homely environment.
  • Making and changing beds and ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy.
  • Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain clean and safe working area.
  • Segregating and disposing of waste materials.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within facility.
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for residents.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in facility.
  • Maintained calm environment during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both residents and their families.
  • Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
  • Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
  • Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.

Part-time Care Assistant

Vinebranch Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in facility.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for residents.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.

Education

Level 2 diploma -

Health And Social Care

Skills

  • Basic first aid
  • CPR
  • HSE training
  • Health Monitoring
  • Understanding of Safeguarding
  • Manual Handling Techniques
  • Infection Control
  • Record keeping
  • End-Of-Life support
  • Palliative care techniques
  • Dementia awareness
  • Infection prevention
  • Documentation
  • Mobility assistance proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care Assistant

Samaritan Care Unit
01.2023 - 04.2025

Part-time Care Assistant

Vinebranch Hospital
01.2021 - 09.2021

Level 2 diploma -

Health And Social Care
JOSHUA SALAKO