MICHAEL KENANAGHA
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with a strong background in providing high-quality, holistic care to elderly patients in care home settings. Committed to enhancing patients’ daily lives through physical assistance, mental stimulation, and emotional support. Skilled in thorough monitoring of symptoms and progress to improve health outcomes, while maintaining safe working practices and fostering continued patient trust through kindness, diligence, and professionalism.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Daily Help UK Limited
Liverpool, Merseyside
07.2024 - Current
- Provided daily care and support to over 15 elderly patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and dressing to enhance their quality of life.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to the manager for prompt intervention.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risks and enhancing quality of life.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity, and eating percentages to support ongoing client assessment.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs, following safe handling procedures.
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed, accurately recording timings and side effects.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients and healthcare professionals.
Health Care Assistant
Emergence Care Limited
Liverpool, Merseyside
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
Education
Master of Science - Data Science
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City 01/2021 - 04/2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Imo State University
Owerri 09/2012 - 09/2016
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Dementia care training
- Medication administration
- Patient dignity preservation
- Compassionate caregiver
- Certified in Fire Safety Procedures
- Patient safeguarding
- Daily living support
- End-of-life care sensitivity
- Team collaboration
- Excellent communication skills
- Adapting to patient needs
Certification
- Care Certificate (2022)
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA) Training (2022)
- National Youth Service Corps (2019)
- Fire Fighting Training by Don Hope Nig. Ltd (2016)
- 12th Youth Assembly at The United Nations - United Nations Headquarters in New York, NY (2013)
Languages
French
Upper intermediate
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Daily Help UK Limited
07.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Emergence Care Limited
10.2022 - 06.2024
Master of Science - Data Science
Robert Gordon University
01/2021 - 04/2022
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Imo State University
09/2012 - 09/2016
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