Marsha Haynes
Tewkesbury,England
Summary
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Committed [Job Title] offering proven success in care roles. Prioritises patient wellbeing, safety and dignity through conscientious care and support. Dedicated to achieving positive outcomes by delivering excellent patient care.
Compassionate individual with strong desire to support and care for others. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with background in customer service and teamwork. Committed to providing high-quality care and enhancing well-being of those in need.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
Private employer
Cheltenham, Glos
2023.05 - 2025.09
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to both the residents and their families.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
Senior care assistant
Sue ryder
Cheltenham, Glos
2018.09 - 2023.05
- Established rapport with patients rapidly by empathetic listening and conversation skills.
- Delivered palliative care to terminally ill patients, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings for holistic patient care approach.
- Liaised with families to provide updates on patient's condition and progress.
- Encouraged independence among patients by supporting mobility exercises.
- Managed health records meticulously maintaining privacy at all times.
- Managed personal hygiene needs of patients with compassion and respect.
- Recorded patient observations meticulously, aiding accurate treatment planning.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a peaceful environment.
- Supported grieving family members following end-of-life care, providing comfort during difficult times.
- Maintained clean and safe surroundings for the prevention of infections.
- Coordinated with medical professionals for patient care plans.
- Offered companionship to lonely patients, enhancing their mental well-being.
- Facilitated communication between patients and doctors, promoting understanding and trust.
- Handled sensitive situations tactfully whilst respecting cultural beliefs and customs.
- Stayed updated with latest palliative care practices through continuous professional development sessions,.
- Enforced adherence to data protection policies, safeguarding sensitive information.
- Worked in close partnership with community, hospital and inpatient teams to foster safe and effective transfers.
- Cultivated holistic approach to palliative care from social work perspectives.
- Advocated for clients and families to access necessary care
- Liaised between patients and family, medical care team and community organizations to coordinate care.
- Formulated appropriate support plans to meet patient needs.
Care assistant
Great western hospital
Swindon
2014.03 - 2018.09
- Stayed calm under pressure situations ensuring smooth flow of surgical procedures.
- Handled post-operative care duties meticulously, promoting swift recovery for patients.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during surgery to ensure stability.
- Prepared patients for surgery, reducing their anxieties about the procedure.
- Ensured patient safety by diligently adhering to surgical protocols.
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and sterility within operating theatre whilst on duty.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels during surgery through empathetic communication and care.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines whilst carrying out duties.
- Followed clinical guidelines when handling patient data to maintain confidentiality.
- Recorded patients' vital signs at periodic intervals, following clinical procedure and taking legible and consistent notes.
- Spoke to patients and family members to find out about patients' health status and medical history.
- Produced and maintained records for reporting purposes.
Care assistant
Royal court
Cheltenham , Glos
2012.04 - 2014.04
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- 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.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
Care worker
Social services home care
Cheltenham , Glos
2000.04 - 2009.04
- Assisted in meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services, including bathing and grooming.
- Supported patients with mobility issues, promoted independence.
- Ensured medication administration for optimal health outcome.
- Assisted with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing and toileting-maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improved mental well-being.
- Managed household chores, created a clean environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for increased independence.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care
Social services
Cheltenham 07.2006
GCSEs -
Cleeve school
Cheltenham 09.1988
Skills
- Experience with specialised equipment
- Elderly support expertise
- Dementia care expertise
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Patient safety training
- Palliative care techniques
- Healthcare ethical standards compliance
- Personal care plan execution
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Emergency response readiness
- Palliative care experience
- Nutritional guidance
- Manual handling certification
- End-Of-Life care competency
- Hoist operation mastery
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- End-Of-Life support
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Activities of Daily Living
- Medication Administration
- Food preparation
- Infection prevention
- End Of Life Care
- Hoist operation
- Wound dressing
- Compassionate care
- Record-keeping
Timeline
Care assistant
Private employer
2023.05 - 2025.09
Senior care assistant
Sue ryder
2018.09 - 2023.05
Care assistant
Great western hospital
2014.03 - 2018.09
Care assistant
Royal court
2012.04 - 2014.04
Care worker
Social services home care
2000.04 - 2009.04
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care
Social services
GCSEs -
Cleeve school