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Manoj Santhanam

Summary

Dedicated HCA with UK experience in Dementia, Parkinson's, Learning Disabilities, and End-of-Life care. Skilled in clinical best practices, safeguarding, manual handling, and patient-centered care. MBA-trained in operations and communication, bringing process efficiency and problem-solving skills. Seeking to contribute expertise to New Zealand healthcare while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Verity Healthcare Limited
01.2024 - Current
  • Delivered personalized care for Dementia, Parkinson's, and End-of-Life patients.
  • Assisted nursing team with daily rounds and care planning.
  • Executed safe manual handling procedures (Level 2 certified).
  • Maintained accurate clinical records and monitored patient well-being.
  • Fostered positive relationships with residents and families.
  • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
  • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
  • Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
  • Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
  • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Health Care Assistant

Lion Heart Domiciliary
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
  • Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.

Operations Manager

SRI MURUGAN BOREWELLS
10.2019 - 07.2022
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

MBA - Operations & Marketing

Presidency University
01.2019

Undergraduate Degree - undefined

Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology
01.2016

High School - undefined

Bharathi Higher Secondary School
01.2012

Skills

Sympathy

patience towards residents

Patient engagement

Process efficiency & problem-solving (MBA)

Awareness of Mental Health & Dementia

Teamwork and collaboration

Effective communication

EMR updating

Monitoring fluids

Written communication

Bed preparation

Bedside manner

Restock shelves

Excellent communication

Monitor vitals

Certification

Manoj Santhanam

Health Care Assistant (HCA) | UK-Certified & Experienced

Contact: +44 7398 564382 | manojsanthanam11@gmail.com

Location: Norwich, UK (Seeking NZ employment) | Visa: [Insert status]

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Professional Summary

Dedicated HCA with UK experience in Dementia, Parkinson’s, Learning Disabilities, and End-of-Life care. Skilled in clinical best practices, safeguarding, manual handling, and patient-centered care. MBA-trained in operations and communication, bringing process efficiency and problem-solving skills. Seeking to contribute expertise to New Zealand healthcare while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Professional Experience

Health Care Assistant (HCA) – Verity Healthcare Limited, Norwich, UK | Jan 2024 – Present

  • Delivered personalised care for Dementia, Parkinson’s, and End-of-Life patients.
  • Assisted nursing team with daily rounds and care planning.
  • Executed safe manual handling procedures (Level 2 certified).
  • Maintained accurate clinical records and monitored patient well-being.
  • Fostered positive relationships with residents and

Clinical Skills

  • Dementia, Parkinson’s, Learning Disabilities, Autism (Oliver McGowan trained)
  • Personal care: bathing, dressing, feeding
  • Vital signs monitoring & clinical observation
  • Infection control, BLS, End-of-Life care
  • Basic Life Support & Resuscitation (Level 1 & 2)
  • Moving & Handling – Level 1 & 2
  • Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, & Human Rights

Professional Skills & Certifications

  • Safeguarding Adults & Children (Level 3), Preventing Radicalization.
  • Manual Handling – Level 2 certified
  • Communication, teamwork, patient engagement
  • Process efficiency & problem-solving (MBA)
  • Infection Prevention & Control (Level 1 & 2)
  • Awareness of Mental Health & Dementia.

Timeline

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Verity Healthcare Limited
01.2024 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Lion Heart Domiciliary
05.2023 - 12.2023

Operations Manager

SRI MURUGAN BOREWELLS
10.2019 - 07.2022

Undergraduate Degree - undefined

Kongunadu College of Engineering & Technology

High School - undefined

Bharathi Higher Secondary School

MBA - Operations & Marketing

Presidency University

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