Levi Yoxall
BARNSLEY,South Yorkshire
Summary
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Health care assistant
NHS
BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
Deputy care manager
Parkhouse residential home
BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care plans.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals for coordinated patient management.
- Drove team productivity by promoting a positive working environment.
- Developed comprehensive care plans, ensured better resident outcomes.
- Led team meetings, improved communication and collaboration.
- Managed staff rosters for optimal resource utilisation.
- Established strong relationships with clients' families for better care provision.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions to enhance service standards.
- Mitigated risk by carrying out comprehensive assessments and audits regularly.
- Supported the Care Manager in strategic decision-making to improve service quality.
- Assured adherence to CQC guidelines, maintained high standard of care services.
Senior care assistant
Parkhouse residential home
BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Received recognition for patient care from supervisors after demonstrating exceptional commitment to duty.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
Community care worker
TRUST HOMECARE
BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals for improved physical health of clients.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary teams for coordinated client care plans.
- Aided mobility-impaired individuals, improving their ease of movement within their homes.
- Conducted basic household repairs for increased comfort and safety of patients.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of patient homes for a healthier living environment.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding during challenging situations, promoting a calm atmosphere.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and cooperation in care plans.
- Upheld high standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information about clients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing consistent emotional support.
- Administered medication, enhancing health status of patients.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments, ensuring optimal healthcare provision.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Provided assistance with personal care and hygiene tasks, maintaining respect and sensitivity throughout.
- Prepared nutritious meals per day in line with clients' dietary requirements.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
Community care worker
Nightingales homecare
BARNSLEY, South Yorkshire
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of patient homes for a healthier living environment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and cooperation in care plans.
- Documented daily care activities to provide comprehensive patient records.
- Facilitated better mental health through active listening and empathetic dialogue.
- Upheld high standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information about clients.
- Administered medication, enhancing health status of patients.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments, ensuring optimal healthcare provision.
- Fostered independence with assistance in personal grooming and hygiene tasks.
- Monitored patient condition, timely reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided assistance with personal care and hygiene tasks, maintaining respect and sensitivity throughout.
- Prepared nutritious meals per day in line with clients' dietary requirements.
- Delivered personal care to service users, from housekeeping to shopping and meal preparation.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Provided compassionate care and companionship to maintain customer fulfilment.
- Trained new hires in safe moving and handling techniques to reduce falls and accidents.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare
Gp strategies ltd
Barnsley 03.2018
GCSEs - Mathematics
St Helens comp
Barnsley 09.1991
GCSEs - English
ST HELENS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Barnsley 09.1991
Skills
- Patient dignity preservation
- Handling distressed patients
- Elderly care proficiency
- Multitasking under pressure
- Use of medical software
- Diabetes management techniques
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Dementia care training
- Wound dressing expertise
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Blood pressure measurement
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Patient care
- Patient engagement
- Nutrition management
- Palliative Care
- Exceptional communicator
- COVID-19 containment
- Monitoring observations
- CPR certification
- Infection control procedures
- Taking blood samples
- Toileting and grooming
- Patient mobility assistance
- Clear communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient safeguarding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- End Of Life Care
Timeline
Health care assistant
NHS
06.2021 - Current
Deputy care manager
Parkhouse residential home
01.2019 - 06.2021
Senior care assistant
Parkhouse residential home
01.2019 - 06.2021
Community care worker
TRUST HOMECARE
01.2018 - 01.2019
Community care worker
Nightingales homecare
01.2017 - 01.2018
NVQ Level 3 - Healthcare
Gp strategies ltd
GCSEs - Mathematics
St Helens comp
GCSEs - English
ST HELENS COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
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