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Maria Pereira

Horshom

Summary

Dedicated Care Assistant with Bupa, skilled in compassionate care and mobility assistance. Enhanced patient recovery through personalized support and effective communication, fostering trust and emotional resilience. Proven ability to maintain a safe environment while implementing care plans, ensuring optimal health and comfort for patients. Committed to ongoing professional development in caregiving techniques.

Experienced with delivering compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to support daily living activities and emotional well-being. Knowledge of personalized care plans and patient comfort enhancement.

Work History

Care Assistant

Bupa
  • Maintained clean and organized living spaces for patients, ensuring a comfortable and sanitary environment conducive to healing.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Managed time effectively while balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring all aspects of patient care were addressed promptly.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and feeding, ensuring adherence to dietary restrictions and nutritional guidelines for optimal health.
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to medical staff.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in caregiving techniques.

Cheff

Bupa
  • Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
  • Checked freezer and refrigerator prior to each shift to verify correct temperatures.
  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Utilized proper cleaning techniques to sanitize counters and utensils used in preparation of raw meat, poultry, fish, and eggs.
  • Optimized food preparation processes, implementing time-saving techniques without compromising quality.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Prepared meals from scratch using authentic, popular recipes to generate repeat business.
  • Cultivated a positive work culture among kitchen staff through open communication lines and mutual respect within the team.

Private Nanny

Boura
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
  • Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks on a daily basis.
  • Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.

Care Assistant

Anchor Hannover
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Mitigated patient-care risks with regular equipment safety checks.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by engaging in conversation and recreational activities, fostering a sense of companionship.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to maintain an open dialogue about ongoing care needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress, documenting changes in condition or response to treatment interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families throughout the caregiving process, building trust and rapport.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing guidance on how they could best assist their loved ones throughout the caregiving journey.
  • Assisted patients in maintaining personal hygiene through regular bed baths or showers according to individual preferences.
  • Implemented care plans designed by healthcare professionals to ensure consistency in treatment and support for each patient.
  • Administered medications under supervision of licensed healthcare providers, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.

Education

Cheff

School in Portugal
Lisbon
02.1986

Skills

  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Client confidentiality
  • Dementia care
  • Meal preparation
  • Toileting support
  • End-of-life care
  • Personal care assistance
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Adaptable approach
  • Emotional resilience
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • First aid and safety
  • Emotional support
  • Elderly care
  • Documentation
  • Flexible schedule and availability

Languages

Spanish Portuguese French English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Care Assistant

Bupa

Cheff

Bupa

Private Nanny

Boura

Care Assistant

Anchor Hannover

Cheff

School in Portugal

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