Katrina Pirktina
Littlehampton,West Sussex
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional trained in medication administration, blood pressure monitoring, and elderly care proficiency. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and time management skills, ensuring patient dignity preservation and effective communication with dementia patients. Proficient in healthcare software and committed to upholding ethical standards in home care settings. Dedicated individual focused on acquiring new skills and qualifications to drive professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
Nyton House Limited
Chichester, West Sussex
2025.05 - Current
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Domiciliary Healthcare Assistant
Artius Care
Chichester, West Sussex
2024.09 - 2025.05
- To prepare meals for clients, ensuring balanced nutrition intake.
- Help individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- To complete care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- To deliver high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- To manage personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- To assist elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- To handle challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Housekeeper
Solent NHS
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2020.05 - 2025.05
- Performed daily cleaning and disinfecting of patient rooms and common areas, adhering to infection control protocols
- Managed waste collection and disposal, including hazardous and medical waste
- Handled hospital linens, ensuring proper sanitization and distribution
- Operated cleaning equipment safely, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Collaborated with staff to address housekeeping needs and ensure a clean environment
- Maintained accurate records of tasks and supplies, ensuring efficient inventory management
- Responded promptly to housekeeping requests and provided courteous service to patients and staff
Gaming dealer
Cruise company 'Royal Caribbean'
Miami, United States
2018.12 - 2019.08
- Delivered excellent customer service by cheerfully answering questions and providing game instructions
- Conduct and oversee casino games such as blackjack, poker, and roulette, ensuring compliance with gaming regulations
- Provide exceptional customer service, engaging with guests to enhance their gaming experience
- Handle cash transactions accurately, managing bets and payouts efficiently
- Explain game rules and procedures to guests, assisting new players in understanding the games
- Maintain a professional and welcoming atmosphere at the gaming tables
- Monitor game security, identifying and addressing any suspicious activities
- Collaborate with other casino staff to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction
Gaming dealer
'Empire Casino'
London
2018.03 - 2018.09
- Provided customers with courteous, exciting and entertaining gaming experience
- Observed games and notified supervisor of disputes or problems with customers
- Monitored cash movement and immediately reported suspicious activity to floor supervisor
- Worked as part of team of dealers in games, such as baccarat, or craps
- Opened and closed cash floats and game tables
Gaming dealer, Cashier, Gaming inspector
'Grosvenor Casino'
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2015.02 - 2018.03
- Supervised staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of game
- Exchanged currency for gaming chips and vouchers, maintaining balanced cash drawers
- Maintained a secure and organized cashier station, safeguarding assets and sensitive information
- Investigated and reported irregularities or violations within the casino
- Verified the accuracy and fairness of game outcomes and payouts
- Collaborated with casino management and regulatory bodies to maintain standards
- Provided training and guidance to casino staff on regulatory compliance and best practices
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 09/2021 - 06/2025
CertTesol - undefined
Trinity College
Skills
- Medication administration
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking abilities
- Lesson planning
- Online teaching
- Elderly care proficiency
- Patient dignity preservation
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Home care
- Healthcare software proficiency
DOB
02/03/1994
Languages
Latvian
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Upper intermediate
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
Certification
Care Certificate
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Nyton House Limited
2025.05 - Current
Domiciliary Healthcare Assistant
Artius Care
2024.09 - 2025.05
Housekeeper
Solent NHS
2020.05 - 2025.05
Gaming dealer
Cruise company 'Royal Caribbean'
2018.12 - 2019.08
Gaming dealer
'Empire Casino'
2018.03 - 2018.09
Gaming dealer, Cashier, Gaming inspector
'Grosvenor Casino'
2015.02 - 2018.03
CertTesol - undefined
Trinity College
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Linguistics
University of Portsmouth
09/2021 - 06/2025