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Mary Bossman
London,Southeast
Summary
Proficient Health Assistant skilled in health monitoring and documentation. Conducts vital checks and reports changes in patient conditions to healthcare professionals. Ensures accurate care records, contributing to effective care planning and safety management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Assistant
Springfield University Mental Health Hospital NHS
London, Southwest
12.2024 - Current
- Supported patient wellbeing by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise.
- Provided care to patients following detailed care and rehabilitation plans.
- Administered medication under supervision, adhering to strict healthcare guidelines.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering comfort and understanding during difficult times.
- Conducted basic health checks and reported any changes in patient condition to qualified healthcare professionals.
- Completed regular checks on patient vitals, condition and recovery.
- Engaged with community healthcare initiatives, promoting public health awareness and participating in health screenings.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, tailored to individual needs.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
- Monitored ward patients and reported concerns to senior nurses.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Advocated for residents' rights and wellbeing, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality and discretion, complying with data protection regulations.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
- Managed the counting and ordering of establishment supplies, including medication, food and bedding.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
- Helped patients improve mental wellbeing by providing a helpful and happy service throughout care.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
Healthcare Support Worker
Royal hospital for neuro- Disability
London, Southwest
08.2022 - Current
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
- Worked with compassion, kindness and care to deliver exceptional patient-centred clinical services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, offering reassurance and empathy during challenging times.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming to promote comfort and hygiene.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - FDSC Supporting Innovation in Health Care and Social Cr
London School of commence
London 2021 - 2023
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 2023 - 2026
GCSEs - Access to Nursing
Greenwich community College
London 2006 - 2009
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Care planning
- Safeguarding
- Assisting in personal care
- Advocating for the patient
- Emotional support
- Health education
- Risk assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient interaction
- Positive reinforcement
- Safety management
- First Aid
- Positive attitude
- Personal care tasks
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Patient safeguarding
- Patient handling and positioning
- Elderly care
- Patient record keeping
- Patient safety awareness
- Basic life support
- Clear communication
- Dementia awareness
- Housekeeping
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Calm under pressure
- Team Leadership
- Manual handling
- Activities of Daily Living
- Effective communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental health support
- Disability Care
Interests
Timeline
Health Assistant
Springfield University Mental Health Hospital NHS
12.2024 - Current
Healthcare Support Worker
Royal hospital for neuro- Disability
08.2022 - Current
GCSEs - Access to Nursing
Greenwich community College
2006 - 2009
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Kingston University
2023 - 2026
Diploma of Higher Education - FDSC Supporting Innovation in Health Care and Social Cr
London School of commence
2021 - 2023