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Maria Francisca Sousa
Medical Science Student
Leicester
Summary
Healthcare Assistant with 2 years of experience assisting nursing staff in delivery of patient care. Complies with healthcare guidelines, policies and standards and reports patient information and observations to plan and guide nursing care. Maintains safe and clean environment using approved infection control practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
6
6
Languages
Work History
Health Care Assistant
NHS
Leicester
08.2022 - Current
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Followed and implemented care plans under direction of registered nurse.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Senior Care Assistant
PrimeLife
Leicester
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Investigated, documented and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
Health Care Assistant
PrimeLife
Leicester
02.2021 - Current
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- 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.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science Bsc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Leicester, England 10.2021 - Current
International Year Zero - Health And Life Sciences
De Montfort University
Leicester, England 01.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Escola Basica E Secundaria Angelo Augusto Da Silva
Madeira Island, Portugal 09.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
Recording vital signs
Wound care specialist
Measuring bodily fluids
Responding to emergencies
Patient Management
Patient-focused care
Medical Records Management
Companionship and emotional support
Patient Assessments
Medical office administration
Transporting patients
Chronic disease management
Inpatient care
Feeding assistance expert
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
Foundation Course in Medicines Administration (with VMR)
Interests
Basketball
Volunteer Work
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
NHS
08.2022 - Current
Senior Care Assistant
PrimeLife
03.2022 - 06.2022
Foundation Course in Medicines Administration (with VMR)
03-2022
Care Certificate
02-2022
First Aid Certificate
11-2021
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science Bsc (Hons)
De Montfort University
10.2021 - Current
Health Care Assistant
PrimeLife
02.2021 - Current
International Year Zero - Health And Life Sciences
De Montfort University
01.2021 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Escola Basica E Secundaria Angelo Augusto Da Silva
09.2019 - 12.2020