Maureen Apili
Sheffield
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated, possessing strong communication and teamwork skills essential for providing high-quality patient care. Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safe, clean environment. Committed to making positive impact in health care assistant role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cleaning operative
TCFM
Sheffield
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene standards across various facilities to ensure safe environments.
- Conducted routine inspections to identify areas requiring attention and implemented necessary cleaning measures.
- Operated cleaning equipment including industrial vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers to achieve optimal results.
- Collaborated with team members to organise cleaning schedules to maximise efficiency and coverage.
- Responded promptly to urgent cleaning requests to maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks to ensure sanitary work environment.
- Participated in training sessions on new cleaning methods or equipment ensuring up-to-date skills.
- Kept communal areas neat by picking up litter and arranging furniture properly.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
- Ensured tidy environment for staff comfort by emptying waste bins regularly.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions, and mirrors to improve visibility and aesthetics.
- Performed routine inspections of premises highlighting any potential maintenance issues.
- Engaged in seasonal deep-cleaning activities resulting in improved work atmosphere.
- Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
- Used vacuum cleaners and associated accessories to clean various floor surfaces to customer specifications.
- Monitored cleaning supplies and ordered more when necessary.
Care assistant
Reliant 247 Recruitment Ltd
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
06.2023 - Current
- Documented patient progress and reported changes in health status to senior staff.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
Digital media & marketing manager assistant
ESP Projects
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed social media platforms to engage audiences and promote brand awareness.
- Created and scheduled content for various digital channels to maintain consistency.
- Conducted market research to identify trends and inform marketing strategies.
- Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies to enhance online presence.
- Assisted in the production of promotional materials and marketing collateral.
- Monitored industry trends to stay ahead of competition.
- Coordinated with IT department for website maintenance, ensured smooth user interface.
- Conducted market research to identify potential opportunities for growth.
- Implemented email marketing campaigns, boosted lead generation.
- Managed social media platforms, increased online traffic.
- Balanced multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Health care assistant
Alfa personel
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted in providing compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and wellbeing.
- Documented patient care activities accurately, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families to address concerns and provide reassurance.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in patient care practices.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Education
GCSEs - GCSEs
Newfield Secondary School
Sheffield 03.2022 - 06.2023
Level 3 BTEC IT/COMPUTING - IT/COMPUTING
Sheffield College
Sheffield 09.2023 - 06.2025
Skills
- Assisting patients with personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming while maintaining dignity and respect
- Supporting patients with mobility and transfers, including safe use of hoists, wheelchairs, and walking aids
- Monitoring and recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation)
- Assisting with nutrition and hydration, including feeding support and fluid balance monitoring
- Providing pressure area care and assisting with repositioning to prevent pressure sores
- Supporting patients with continence care and catheter care under supervision
- Assisting nurses with clinical procedures and preparing patients for examinations or treatments
- Strict adherence to infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene and use of PPE
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients and staff
- Proper handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps
- Awareness of health and safety regulations in healthcare settings
- Identifying and reporting risks, incidents, or safeguarding concerns promptly
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Supporting patients with mental health needs, dementia, or learning disabilities
- Ability to listen actively and respond to patient concerns with empathy
- Accurate record-keeping and documentation in patient care notes
- Working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Monitoring and observing patients’ physical, emotional, and behavioural condition
- Accurately measuring and recording vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
- Identifying and promptly reporting changes or deterioration in patients’ condition to senior staff
- Observing patients for pain, discomfort, or distress and responding appropriately
- Supporting nurses by providing clear and timely verbal and written updates
- Recording observations accurately in care notes and electronic systems
- Maintaining vigilance to ensure patient safety, particularly for vulnerable individuals
- Observing and reporting concerns related to nutrition, hydration, mobility, and skin integrity
- Following care plans and escalation procedures in line with clinical guidelines and policies
Leadership Skills
Clinical & Patient Care Skills
Infection Control & Safety
Communication & Interpersonal Skills Observation Skills Time Management & Organisation Skills Personal Care Skills
- Effectively prioritising tasks to meet patients’ needs in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Managing multiple care duties efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care
- Working to care plans, schedules, and shift routines to ensure continuity of care
- Completing care tasks within set time frames without compromising quality or safety
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities
- Organising workload to respond promptly to needs and call bells
- Supporting team members by managing time effectively during shifts
- Adapting quickly to changes in workload, staffing, or patient condition
- Demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and strong shift management skills
- Providing compassionate personal hygiene care, including bathing, showering, oral care, and grooming
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing while promoting dignity, privacy, and independence
- Supporting toileting and continence care, including use of pads, commodes, and catheter care under supervision
- Assisting with mobility and transfers, including repositioning, use of hoists, slide sheets, and walking aids
- Supporting patients with feeding and hydration, including assistance for those with swallowing difficulties
- Delivering pressure area care, including regular repositioning to prevent pressure sores
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients at all times
- Respecting cultural, religious, and personal preferences when delivering care
- Observing and reporting any changes in patients’ physical or emotional condition
- Maintaining strict confidentiality, dignity, and safeguarding standards
- Demonstrated leadership by representing peers and communicating concerns professionally
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary environments
- Confident communication and advocacy, ensuring clear information sharing
- Ability to listen, support, and respond to others’ needs effectively
- Problem-solving and decision-making in structured settings
- Organisational skills and responsibility in attending meetings and sharing feedback
- Promoted a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment
Timeline
Digital media & marketing manager assistant
ESP Projects
03.2024 - 04.2025
Cleaning operative
TCFM
01.2024 - Current
Level 3 BTEC IT/COMPUTING - IT/COMPUTING
Sheffield College
09.2023 - 06.2025
Care assistant
Reliant 247 Recruitment Ltd
06.2023 - Current
GCSEs - GCSEs
Newfield Secondary School
03.2022 - 06.2023
Health care assistant
Alfa personel
02.2022 - 01.2023