Louise Harrison
Rossendale,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in respecting cultural differences and maintaining personal hygiene assistance. Demonstrates a strong understanding of healthcare ethical standards and excels in preserving patient dignity. Skilled in sensory impairment communication, supporting family members, and effectively communicating with dementia patients. Adept at handling distressed patients and adapting to their needs, ensuring compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through empathetic interaction and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
Olive House
Rossendale, Lancashire
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Personal assistant team leader
Private care Selvere
Rossendale, Lancashire
03.2021 - 11.2024
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
Education
NVQ Level 2 -
NVQ level 2 health and social care
Rossendale, Lancashire 09.2016 - 09.2017
Skills
- Respecting cultural differences
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Patient dignity preservation
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Sensory impairment communication
- Supporting family members
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Handling distressed patients
- Adapting to patient needs
Timeline
Health care assistant
Olive House
08.2025 - Current
Personal assistant team leader
Private care Selvere
03.2021 - 11.2024
NVQ Level 2 -
NVQ level 2 health and social care
09.2016 - 09.2017