Compassionate Care Assistant with an extensive and comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Extremely well trained in ensuring safety and correct measurements of medication are administered to the right patients. I can demonstrate strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player. I believe i can acclimate really well with your team and be a positive addition that will expand your teams skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior carer
Christian Care Home, Cedar House
Stanford-le-Hope, essex
2017.02 - 2024.01
Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
Supervised and mentored many employees including carers and other senior carers.
Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
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.
Expertly managed caseload of 32+ patients.
Began as a cleaner then proceeded to kitchen assistant, which lead to being a carer. Then i was promoted from Carer to Senior Carer within 2 years.
Booking in medication when arriving to the care facility, so it can be accurately given to the correct patients with correct amounts.
Being in charge of monthly change over medication rounds, to check if labelling and instructions are correct.
Making calls with doctors, referring to district nurses and requesting appointments for the residents needs.
Education
A-Levels - Chemistry, Biology
Costache Negri College
Romania
1994.09 - 1998.07
NCFE Level 3 -
New City School
London
2012.09 - 2013.07
Skills
Team leader
Excellent team member
Care staff mentorship
Medication administration
Medication training every 3 months
Dementia care, Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia
Care management
Social and elderly care
Working well under pressure and able to keep calm in stressful situations