MARGARET HOSKING
Hayle
Summary
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Compassionate individual with strong communication and teamwork abilities suited for Health Care Assistant role. Proficient in delivering patient care and maintaining medical records, ensuring supportive and organised environment. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and contributing positively to healthcare outcomes.
Diligent health care team member with skills and training to safely support patients and assist clinical team member. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
TRURO, Cornwall
2011.01 - 2024.05
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts .
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Provided basic patient health care, administering blood tests, taking blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Explained treatments and hospital processes to patients.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- 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.
- 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 personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
- Assisted with medicine and stock counting, ordering and replenishing.
- Helped design and update treatment plans based on progress and health developments.
- Maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
- Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
- Massaged patient tissue and delivered other non-pharmacological pain relief.
Health care assistant
Cornwall partnership nhs foundation trust
Redruth, Cornwall
2009.07 - 2011.01
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
- Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
- Provided basic patient health care, administering blood tests, taking blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- 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.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
- Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Updated families regularly on patient progress and treatment plan changes.
- Maximised patient comfort by accurately assessing pain levels and administering pain-relieving medication.
- Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Access To Nursing
Truro/Penwith Collage
Truro 2006-09
Skills
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Adapting to patient needs
- Supporting family members
- Respecting cultural differences
- Exercise and activity planning
- Handling distressed patients
- Blood pressure measurement
- Elderly care proficiency
- Dementia care training
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Multitasking under pressure
- Use of medical software
- Sensory impairment communication
- Patient dignity preservation
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Physiological knowledge
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Diabetes management techniques
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Equipment sterilisation
- Patient engagement
- Patient care
- Elderly care
- Nutrition management
- Palliative Care
- Exceptional communicator
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- Linen sterilisation and distribution
- Monitoring observations
- Compassionate care giver
- Home care
- Disability support
- Meal delivery
- NHS Health Checks
- Patient transporting
- Mobility assistance
- COVID-19 containment
- Tact and diplomacy
- Patient care plans
- Patient advocacy
- Infection control procedures
- Clear communication
- Empathy and compassion
- Bedside manner
- Clinical record-keeping
- Patient mobility assistance
- Toileting and grooming
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Patient temperature and respiration monitoring
- Excellent bedside manner
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Infection prevention and control
- Cultural awareness
- Activities of Daily Living
- Dementia awareness
- Food preparation
- Patient transport
- Meal preparation
- End Of Life Care
- Disability Care
- Infection prevention
- Care plan management
- Rehabilitation support
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Food hygiene understanding
- Hoist operation
- Compassionate care
- Family liaison
- Person-Centred Approach
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Clinical documentation
Additional Information
Flower arranging, walking , Art & craft,
WI , coffee mornings and fundrasing
Going to church
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Health care assistant
Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust
2011.01 - 2024.05
Health care assistant
Cornwall partnership nhs foundation trust
2009.07 - 2011.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Access To Nursing
Truro/Penwith Collage