Michelle Taylor
Mansfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Health Care Assistant in Acute Mental Health Hospital (Millbrook and Sherwood Oaks) providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Maintaining key worker duties to several patients to help and encourage their return to society
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Notts Health Care
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
08.2022 - Current
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement and development.
- Administered blood tests and blood pressure checks.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Assisted clinical staff with wound care and health assessments, enhancing care continuity between support teams.
Carer
Berry Hill Residential Care Home
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Supported clients in accessing social and leisure activities, developing increased independence and life satisfaction.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Established and maintained positive exercise and social routines based on service user needs.
- Produced weekly patient progress reports, enabling appropriate reviews and amendments to care plans.
- Monitored clients' physical and mental health, reporting concerns to management for swift action.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
Education
O Level - English Language
Tuxford Academy
Newark 09/1979 - 07/1983
O Level - Social Studies
Tuxford Academy
Newark 09/1979 - 07/1983
RSA - RSA Typewriting
Newark Technical College
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire 02/1980 - 06/1982
City & Guilds - Commercial Studies
Tuxford Academy
Newark 09/1981 - 07/1983
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
SMB Group
Nottingham 04/2022 - 04/2022
Skills
- Elderly care
- Compassionate care giver
- Exceptional communicator
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Care management
- Personal care
- Care plan management
- Nursing care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Insurance practices
- Disability care
- Activities of Daily Living
Timeline
Health care assistant
Notts Health Care
08.2022 - Current
Carer
Berry Hill Residential Care Home
05.2022 - 07.2022
O Level - English Language
Tuxford Academy
09/1979 - 07/1983
O Level - Social Studies
Tuxford Academy
09/1979 - 07/1983
RSA - RSA Typewriting
Newark Technical College
02/1980 - 06/1982
City & Guilds - Commercial Studies
Tuxford Academy
09/1981 - 07/1983
NVQ Level 2 - Customer Service
SMB Group
04/2022 - 04/2022