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Madalina-Florina Selaru

Maidstone,Kent

Summary

Trustworthy Carer offering over 7 years of experience in the compassionate care of elderly. Dedicated to enhancing overall quality of life through diligent day-to-day assistance, careful health monitoring and consistent care support.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior health care assistant

MAPLEWOOD COURT
Maidstone, Kent
03.2023 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
  • Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
  • Managed patient documentation for improved record keeping.
  • Administered medication for effective pain management.
  • Monitored vital signs for accurate health records.

Carer

HAVEN
Maidstone, Kent
02.2023 - 03.2023
  • Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
  • Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Monitored clients' physical and mental health, reporting concerns to management for swift action.
  • Managed and updated client records, ensuring accuracy for dependable health and wellbeing monitoring.
  • Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
  • Established and maintained positive exercise and social routines based on service user needs.
  • Managed aggressive and threatening behaviour, working with clients suffering mental health disorders.
  • Supported clients in accessing social and leisure activities, developing increased independence and life satisfaction.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.

Live-In Carer

Promedica24
Chester, Lancashire
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests.
  • Avoided negative drug interactions through timely, accurate medication reminders.
  • Completed shopping whilst responsibly managing budget.
  • Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
  • Laundered and repaired client clothing and linen.
  • Implemented rehabilitation programmes and Aids to Daily Living.
  • Performed daily care duties that enable service users to achieve maximum independence.
  • Optimised user outcomes by ensuring care delivery was in line with care plans and individual wishes.
  • Maintained 100% clean driving record when travelling between service user homes.
  • Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
  • Guaranteed user safety by monitoring wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns to family.
  • Ensured continuity of service by maintaining individual service user records in care plan.
  • Improved eating and drinking habits, preparing nutrient-rich scheduled meals daily.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.

Support Care Worker

Shaw Healthcare-Croft Meadow
Steyning , West Sussex
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and continued kindness.
  • Tailored care and support to individual needs for a bespoke and personalised service.
  • Cared for wounds and pressure sores to prevent infection.
  • Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests.
  • Improved eating and drinking habits, preparing nutrient-rich scheduled meals daily.
  • Ensured continuity of service by maintaining individual service user records in care plan.

Care Support Worker

Acare Sussex
LITTLEHAMPTON, West Sussex
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Actively contributed to personalised support planning, bringing new ideas and innovative opportunities to achieve maximum choice and control in service users' lives.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security, strictly following Health and Safety policies to safeguard the welfare and health of all staff and service users.
  • Promoted best practices in health, safety and security across all tasks, strictly following Health and Safety policies to safeguard the welfare and health of all patients.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Guardian Angels
Chichester, West Sussex
02.2018 - 05.2018
  • Safely transitioned patients between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs, providing consistent support.
  • Maintained clean and well-organised environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies, improving overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming, maintaining clean and tidy environment for patient.
  • Monitored sanitation, and organisation of assigned station and service areas, maintaining cleanliness.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, establishing long-term, professional relationships.
  • Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to provide safe living environment for patients.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor appointments.

Waitress

The Nags Head
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2013 - 02.2018
  • Discussed menu items and dietary concerns, noted special requests and suggested starters or other additional items to meet upsell goals.
  • Maintained personal knowledge by completing in-house training, keeping up-to-date with current promotions, special dishes and new products to assist customers.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food speed racks, bins, dry storage racks and chemical storage room.
  • Identified items in stock for first use to decrease waste and profit loss.
  • Greeted guests in pleasant and courteous manner.
  • Checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages.
  • Used hot water, bar mops and sanitising or cleaning products to wipe down kitchen and food preparation areas.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests.
  • Assisted guests with making menu choices in informative and helpful fashion.
  • Supported other areas of restaurant in set up, clean-up, prep work and equipment maintenance.
  • Kept tables neat by clearing away dirty dishes, wiping down surfaces and refreshing glasses or beverages.
  • Kept carpets and floor clear of debris.
  • Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested.

Waitress Bartender

Aglio Olio
Plymouth , Cornwall
06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Collected money and made change.
  • Prepared mixed drinks, and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.
  • Maintained familiarity with latest trends in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Oversaw an increase of positive online reviews for our establishment.
  • Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitising and replenishing.
  • Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
  • Stopped service to any adult furnishing alcoholic beverages to minor.
  • Followed safe serving requirements and kept a list of available ride services for inebriated customers.
  • Maintained full knowledge of bar and menu items and made recommendations.
  • Changed beer kegs.
  • Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
  • Neatly set tables.
  • Served as backup for bartenders.

Housekeeping Cleaner

The Fish House
Chilgrove , West Sussex
11.2010 - 11.2011
  • Maintained flexible working patterns to best suit customer needs.
  • Disposed of rubbish and recyclables daily, avoiding waste buildup.
  • Serviced bathrooms, including cleaning, sanitising and supply replenishment.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to requirements of different items, including handwashing and dry cleaning.

Education

Care Certificate -

Acare Solutions
West Sussex

Skills

  • Progress reporting
  • Mobility assistance
  • Well-organised
  • Domestic assistance
  • Trustworthy and reliable
  • Dementia care
  • Meal assistance
  • Hoist operation
  • Meticulous eye for detail

Timeline

Senior health care assistant

MAPLEWOOD COURT
03.2023 - Current

Carer

HAVEN
02.2023 - 03.2023

Live-In Carer

Promedica24
06.2021 - 01.2023

Support Care Worker

Shaw Healthcare-Croft Meadow
05.2020 - 12.2020

Care Support Worker

Acare Sussex
06.2018 - 04.2020

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Guardian Angels
02.2018 - 05.2018

Waitress

The Nags Head
09.2013 - 02.2018

Waitress Bartender

Aglio Olio
06.2012 - 08.2013

Housekeeping Cleaner

The Fish House
11.2010 - 11.2011

Care Certificate -

Acare Solutions
Madalina-Florina Selaru