Kiera Sakr
Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with hands-on experience in personal care, mobility support, and monitoring observations in diverse care settings. Skilled in assisting individuals with dementia and disabilities while ensuring patient dignity and well-being. Strong communicator with proven teamwork and multitasking capabilities. Committed to delivering safe, person-centred care and fostering trust with patients and families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Unisus
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2025.11 - Current
- Supported patient care, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Oversaw personal hygiene for bed-bound patients, ensuring dignity and respect throughout.
- Documented patient progress and collaborated with medical staff on treatment planning.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post-discharge.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Waitress
Beyrutty
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2025.05 - 2025.07
- Provided exceptional service to enhance customer satisfaction and dining experience.
- Demonstrated multitasking to ensure timely order delivery during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining a balanced till at the end of the shift.
- Advanced team efficiency by assisting in training new waitstaff members.
Waitress
360 Sky Lounge
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2025.02 - 2025.05
- Enhanced guest satisfaction through attentive and prompt service.
- Showcased extensive menu knowledge, assisting customers in making informed choices.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure order accuracy.
- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.
- Managed table settings to create an inviting atmosphere for diners.
- Accommodated special event needs by delivering tailored services for parties.
Education
Pearson Edexcel - English
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2024.09 -
Pearson Edexcel - Functional Skills Maths
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2024.09 -
NCFE Cache - Health and Social Care
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2024.09 -
NCFE Cache - The Principles of the prevention and control of infection in Health Care
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2024.09 -
NCFE Cache - Technical Award In Health and Social Care
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2024.09 -
GCSEs - English Language
Burnside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Burnside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Maths
Burnside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
Burnside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2019.09 - 2024.07
Person BTEC - Performing Arts
Burnside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Combined Science: Trilogy
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - History
Burnside College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2019.09 - 2024.07
Skills
- Elderly care proficiency
- Healthcare ethical standards
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Disability support
- Personal care assistance
- Pain management
- Monitoring observations
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Elderly care
- Adapting to patient needs
- Handling distressed patients
- Respecting cultural differences
- Multitasking under pressure
- Toileting and grooming
- Meal recommendation
- Patient and calm nature
- Service mindedness
- Special dietary requirements understanding
- Handling difficult customers
- Friendly disposition
- Customer Service
- Product knowledge
- Table clearing
- Order taking
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy socialising with friends and family, which helps me develop strong communication and interpersonal skills. I like going for walks as a way to stay active and clear my mind
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
Unisus
2025.11 - Current
Waitress
Beyrutty
2025.05 - 2025.07
Waitress
360 Sky Lounge
2025.02 - 2025.05
Pearson Edexcel - English
Newcastle College
2024.09 -
Pearson Edexcel - Functional Skills Maths
Newcastle College
2024.09 -
NCFE Cache - Health and Social Care
Newcastle College
2024.09 -
NCFE Cache - The Principles of the prevention and control of infection in Health Care
Newcastle College
2024.09 -
NCFE Cache - Technical Award In Health and Social Care
Newcastle College
2024.09 -
GCSEs - English Language
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - English Literature
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Maths
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Health and Social Care
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
Person BTEC - Performing Arts
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - Combined Science: Trilogy
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07
GCSEs - History
Burnside College
2019.09 - 2024.07