
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care, clinical observations, and infection control. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, adaptability to patients' needs, and a strong understanding of NHS policies and protocols. Proficient in handling sensitive information, maintaining health and safety compliance, and providing emotional support during challenging situations. wound dressing, catheter care, and equipment sterilisation. Committed to delivering compassionate care while prioritising hygiene standards and fostering trust with patients. Keeping patients records up to date on computing systems.
Clinical Observation: taking and reading observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration for mothers.
Emergency Assistance: supporting in emergency situations which include working in the obstetrics theatre and helping with immediate procedures.
Equipment and Environment: preparing delivery rooms, cleaning and restocking supplies, managing laundry and ensuring a sterile environment.
Patient Care and Hygiene: helping with personal hygiene, toileting, and assisting with mobility after birth or particularly after operative procedures.
Postnatal support: assisting with breastfeeding, and helping with postpartum recovery.
Administrative tasks: updating patient records, filling and documenting care provided.
Direct Patient Care: assisting with personal care(showering,bathing,mouthcare) and dressing.
Physical Comfort: repositioning patients to prevent pressure sores. Helping with mobility and assisting with meals and hydration.
Monitoring and reporting: observing changes in patient conditions such as pain levels, breathing changes and distress, noticing non verbal signs and allowing patients to express themselves. And reporting any changes to the registered nurse or team leader.
Clinical Support: taking vital signs (blood pressure,pulse,temperature and respiration) collecting specimens and applying simple dressings and assisting with catheters under supervision.
Emotional and Family Support: providing companionship, active listening and emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Environment Management: maintaining a clean tidy and safe Environment (bed spaces and equipment)
Care After Death: Assisting with the care of the body after a patient has passed away with dignity and respect.
Documentation: updating patient records and ensuring accurate communication of information to the care team.
Routine Cleaning: daily and weekly cleaning of wards and patient rooms, communal areas, lounges, corridors and utility rooms to a very high standard.
Sanitary Cleaning: thorough cleaning and disinfection of toilets, bathrooms and shower areas.
specialised cleaning: performing terminal cleans (deep cleaning) of rooms particularly after a patient is discharged or if there has been an infection outbreak.
Infection Control: adhering to strict infection control policies, including the correct use of chemicals (COSHH guidelines) and specialised equipment for cleaning such as mops, vacuum cleaners and floor polishers.
Waste and Linen management: safe disposal of clinical and paper waste as well as handling and changing soiled linen and curtains.
Patient Support and Catering: serving beverages and plating breakfasts and meals while following food hygiene regulations.
Stock Maintenance: ensuring that domestic consumables (soap, paper towels etc) are stocked in dispensers throughout the ward.
Emergency Response: cleaning up spills such as bodily fluids immediately to maintain safety.
Reporting: identifying and reporting any maintenance issues or broken equipment to supervisors.
Colour Coding: using the correct colour for cleaning certain areas.
Excellent communication
Works well as part of a team
Innovative to work on my own
Good IT skills
Caring and Compassionate
Observant
Hard working
Excellent time keeping
Keen learner
Quick Learner
Good listener
Hand hygiene compliance
Understanding clinical tasks prioritisation
Open-Mindedness
Clinical protocols understanding
Building trust with patients
Work well under pressure
Provide emotional support
Effective communication in healthcare
Handle stressful situations effectively
Adapting to patients' needs
Understanding of nhs policies
Clinical observations monitoring
Patient care
Equipment sterilisation
Bereavement support
Mobility assistance
Mental health awareness
Infection Control
Catheter care
Wound dressing
Record maintenance
Nebuliser management
Sensitive information handling
Patient discharging
Patient confidentiality
Health and Safety Compliance
While I was a Domestic Assistant I worked for many years within the Neonatal unit during this time I became a valued member of the team and was nominated for the serco star Award by the staff in neonatal for going above and beyond for the unit and I won the award.
Many times while I was a nursing Auxiliary in Strathcarron hospice I was mentioned in thank you cards and letters for my care and compassion to the patients and their families through the most difficult times.