Maria Mathew
Tranent,UK
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse skill set in health care, project management, and customer service. Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills, with extensive experience in residential care homes, nursing home and dementia care. Proficient in healthcare software and AutoCAD, ensuring efficient operations and quality care for the elderly. Adept at communication and mobility assistance, committed to enhancing patient well-being. Career goals include advancing expertise in elderly care management while contributing to innovative solutions in health services.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Florabank Home limited
Haddington, East Lothian
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Day carer.
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
- Skilled in patient assistance, including mobility support and daily living activities.
- Efficiently collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records using Ablyss CMS .
Health Care Assistant
Mansfield Care LTD
Haddington, East Lothian
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided compassionate care and support to patients, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
- Skilled in patient assistance, including mobility support and daily living activities.
- Efficiently collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records using PCS software to enable care continuity between support providers.
Entrepreneur
The Cake Bowl Edinburgh
Edinburgh
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Selling home made artistic cakes with custom designs and flavors on part time basis.
- Created unique fresh cream and buttercream frosted, visually appealing cake designs which includes 3D fondant decorations as per the request, earning a loyal customer base.
- Managed all aspects of the business, from marketing and customer service to production and delivery.
- The below mentioned Instagram page shows the portfolio of my works: https://www.instagram.com/thecakebowl_edinburgh?igshid=MWxuYTftcTk4aGw0Yw==
Health Care Assistant
Morar Living
North Berwick
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness .
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Usage of Care Control software for documentation.
Bank Care Assistant
Astley House Nursing Home
North Berwick
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Helped the employer to cover annual and sick leaves.
- Covered night shifts and day shifts.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
Entrepreneur
Maria's cake bowl
Kottayam, Kerala
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Established and operated a successful home-based cake business, specializing in custom cake art and baking.
- Created unique fresh cream and buttercream frosted, visually appealing cake designs which includes 3D fondant decorations as per the request, earning a loyal customer base.
- Managed all aspects of the business, from marketing and customer service to production and delivery.
- The below mentioned instagram page shows the portfolio of my works.
- Https://instagram.com/mariascakebowl?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Civil Engineer
Guideline designers and engineers
Koothattukulam, Kerala
07.2014 - 02.2022
- Successfully managed and executed various civil engineering projects, including houses, schools, etc.
- Demonstrated expertise in project planning, design, and implementation.
- Facilitated efficient project completion by coordinating with various teams and stakeholders.
- Strong background in construction management, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Prepared precise budget estimates for each project phase, aiding financial planning.
- Utilised AutoCAD software proficiently to create accurate blueprints.
- Conducted comprehensive site surveys to ensure accurate construction planning.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering
M G university
Kottayam, Kerala 07.2009 - 05.2013
MSc - Construction project management
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 01.2023 - 05.2024
Skills
- Residential Care home
- Moving and handling
- Nursing home experience
- Elderly care
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Leadership
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Food handling
- Multitasking under pressure
- Dementia care
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Sales
- Construction and extraction
- Site supervision
- Planning
- designing
- Cash handling
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office
- Baking
- Cake decoration
Certification
SSSC, 2023-06-01 to 2028-06-30,
Registration no 4123703
Additional Information
Passionate about blending engineering expertise with creative and entrepreneurial pursuits., Dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth in diverse fields.
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 3 years
- Industry: Health Care Assistant
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: yes
- Visa status: Eligible to work in the UK on graduate visa (visa valid till 19th September 2026)
Affiliations
- reading, baking and indoor gardening
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Florabank Home limited
06.2025 - 02.2026
Entrepreneur
The Cake Bowl Edinburgh
01.2025 - 03.2025
Health Care Assistant
Mansfield Care LTD
03.2024 - 04.2025
Health Care Assistant
Morar Living
09.2023 - 02.2024
Bank Care Assistant
Astley House Nursing Home
02.2023 - 12.2023
MSc - Construction project management
Heriot-Watt University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Entrepreneur
Maria's cake bowl
10.2020 - 12.2022
Civil Engineer
Guideline designers and engineers
07.2014 - 02.2022
Bachelor's degree - Civil Engineering
M G university
07.2009 - 05.2013