Manithara Manikantan Pillai
Clifton,Nottingham City
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in dementia care, palliative care, and client-centred approaches. Proficient in manual handling, mobility assistance, and personal hygiene maintenance. Skilled in medication administration, meal preparation, and providing incontinence support. Adept at assertive decision-making to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Holds a car driving licence for efficient client visits. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through compassionate and comprehensive care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health care assistant
Firstcall 247 Limited
Ilkeston, Derbyshire
03.2023 - Current
- Managed personal hygiene for bed-bound patients, maintaining dignity and respect.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control protocols.
- Delivered basic health education to enhance patient self-care post-discharge.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure correct dosage at appropriate times.
- Upheld high levels of confidentiality in line with data protection regulations.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care plans for each individual client.
- Supported family members by providing respite care services when needed.
- Conducted risk assessments in each home environment, prioritising safety for all clients.
- Delivered exceptional care to elderly clients by assisting them with personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided transport to appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and departures.
- Monitored progress of clients, reporting any changes in condition swiftly to healthcare team.
- Worked flexibly to adapt to changing needs of diverse clientele.
- Prepared nutritious meals for improved client health.
- Kept detailed records of care delivered during each visit, maintaining transparency for family members and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean living environments for optimal health standards.
- Ensured comfort for patients, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
- Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
- Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
- Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding client condition updates.
- Guaranteed user safety by monitoring wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns.
- Hoovered and tidied rooms with keen eye for detail.
- Maintained wheelchairs, walking frames, and hearing aids.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by providing faultless personal care.
- Closely monitored patient conditions, minimising need for additional medical attention.
- Picked up client shopping and prescriptions.
- Completed laundry, ironing and dry cleaning.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce with Computer application - Accounting
University Institute of Technology
Kollam, Kerala, India 05.2016 - 04.2019
Skills
- Car driving licence
- Dementia care expertise
- Client-centred approach
- Manual handling knowledge
- Incontinence support
- Assertive decision-making
- Mobility assistance
- Palliative care experience
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
Languages
English
Advanced
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Fluent
Accomplishments
Carer of the Month Award (August 2023)
Certification
- NVQ Level 3 [In Progress]
- HBC Training Completed
- Care Certificate Training Completed
- Flexebee online trainings Completed
Timeline
Health care assistant
Firstcall 247 Limited
03.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce with Computer application - Accounting
University Institute of Technology
05.2016 - 04.2019