LYNDA EKATA EMOGHWARE
Colchester,,Essex
Summary
Experienced Senior Night Healthcare Assistant with a robust background in medication administration and management, paper MAR documentation, and PRN protocol preparation. Demonstrates expertise in care planning and reviews, risk assessments, clinical documentation, and specialised care for dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes. Proficient in moving and handling, safeguarding adults, infection prevention and control, team supervision and staff development. Adept at clinical observation and escalation, communication within multidisciplinary teams, CQC compliance, health and safety protocols. Known for problem-solving abilities and decisive leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Night Healthcare Assistant
Quenby Rest Home
Colchester, Essex
2024.08 - 2026.06
- Lead night shift, coordinating delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care for up to 25 residents while supervising Healthcare Assistants and ensuring smooth running of service. Managed medication, clinical documentation, and staff supervision while maintaining compliance with CQC standards, safeguarding legislation, and organisational policies.
- Deliver high-quality personal care, preserve residents’ dignity, privacy, independence and emotional wellbeing while supporting those living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes and other complex healthcare needs.
- Monitor residents throughout night, recognising deterioration in physical or mental health and escalating concerns promptly to GPs, district nurses, emergency services or on-call manager when required.
- Administer prescribed medication safely and accurately, maintaining paper Medication Administration Records (MAR), preparing PRN protocols, managing medication stock, booking in deliveries and completing pharmacy returns.
- Witness administration of controlled drugs by carrying out pre- and post-administration stock counts and ensuring controlled drug documentation is completed accurately in accordance with legal requirements.
- Supervise Healthcare Assistants by allocating duties, monitoring care delivery and providing practical support to ensure consistently high standards of care.
- Coached and mentored new and experienced staff, rectifying unsafe practices in moving and handling, sling selection, resident positioning and infection prevention to enhance care quality.
- Review, update and evaluate care plans, monthly evaluations, risk assessments and body maps to ensure residents' changing needs are accurately reflected and appropriate care is delivered.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including daily care notes, repositioning charts, fluid balance records, incident reports, accident records and end-of-shift handovers.
- Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, health and safety, ensuring home remains safe and secure through regular environmental and security checks.
- Work collaboratively with residents, relatives, pharmacists, GPs, district nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Promote positive team culture by exemplifying effective communication, accountability, and commitment to continuous professional development.
- Recognised for mentoring colleagues and promoting safe moving and handling practices to improve resident safety.
- Consistently maintain accurate care records and ensure compliance with CQC standards and organisational policies.
Healthcare Assistant (Part-Time)
Foxburrow Grange
Colchester, Essex
2023.08 - 2026.06
- Deliver compassionate, person-centred care that promotes residents’ dignity, independence, privacy and wellbeing.
- Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, continence care and oral hygiene.
- Facilitated resident mobility using hoists, Sara Steady, slide sheets, wheelchairs and other approved moving and handling equipment, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Supported nutrition and hydration by encouraging independence and monitoring dietary requirements and swallowing difficulties according to care plans.
- Monitored 25 residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes or concerns to senior staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Support residents living with dementia, Parkinson's disease, diabetes and other long-term health conditions.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, infection prevention and control, health and safety and environmental cleanliness.
- Work effectively as part of multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and coordinated care.
- Accurately record daily care using Person Centred Software, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care between shifts.
- Key Responsibilities
Education
RQF Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care - Adult Care (RQF)
TUTORCARE LTD
GATWICKLevel 5 Diploma - Health & Social Care
Academy For Health & Fitness (CPD Accredited)
United Kingdom (Online)06.2024
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care - Health & Social Care
IOMH ( Institute of Mental Health) - Provided through Reed C
United Kingdom (Online)Care Certificate -
Prenium Care Training Ltd
United Kingdom2022
IELTS Academic - undefined
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Computer Science
University Of Benin
Edo State, NigeriaSkills
Medication administration and management
Clinical documentation and observation
Infection prevention and control
Dementia care strategies
Risk assessment and care planning
Safeguarding adults practices
Team leadership and supervision
Multidisciplinary communication
CQC compliance standards
Moving and handling techniques
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior Night Healthcare Assistant, trusted to lead night shifts and coordinate the delivery of safe, effective care for up to 25 residents.
- Independently manage medication administration, including paper MAR documentation, PRN protocol preparation, medication stock management, pharmacy returns and controlled drug witnessing.
- Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, providing coaching, guidance and corrective instruction to maintain safe practice and high standards of care.
- Complete and review care plans, monthly evaluations, risk assessments, body maps.
References
References available upon request.
MANDATORY & SPECIALIST TRAINING
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support (Practical & E-learning)
- Basic First Aid
- Dysphagia & Texture Modification
- Diabetes Awareness
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Moving & Handling
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Safeguarding Adults
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
- Fire Safety & Emergency Procedures
- Health & Safety
- Risk Assessment
- Falls Prevention & Falls Response
- Food Safety Level 2
- Dementia Care
- Pressure Area Care
- PRN Protocol Preparation
- Risk Assessments
CLINICAL EQUIPMENT & MOVING AND HANDLING EXPERIENCE
- Confident and experienced in the safe use of healthcare equipment in accordance with moving and handling legislation, CQC requirements and organisational policies.
- Mobile Hoists
- Sara Stedy / Standing Aids
- Slide Sheets
- Wheelchairs
- Profiling Beds
- Pressure-Relieving Mattresses & Cushions
- Walking Frames & Mobility Aids
- Transfer Belts
- Slings (Selection, Application & Safe Use)
- Bed Rails
- Experienced in coaching colleagues on the correct use of moving and handling equipment, including appropriate sling selection, safe resident positioning and best practice techniques to reduce the risk of injury to residents and staff.
Timeline
Senior Night Healthcare Assistant
Quenby Rest Home
2024.08 - 2026.06
Healthcare Assistant (Part-Time)
Foxburrow Grange
2023.08 - 2026.06
IELTS Academic - undefined
RQF Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care - Adult Care (RQF)
TUTORCARE LTD
Level 5 Diploma - Health & Social Care
Academy For Health & Fitness (CPD Accredited)
Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care - Health & Social Care
IOMH ( Institute of Mental Health) - Provided through Reed C
Care Certificate -
Prenium Care Training Ltd
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Computer Science
University Of Benin