Michelle Panapasa Kamakorewa
Newcastle upon Tyne,UK
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.
Compassionate individual with strong communication and teamwork abilities suited for Health Care Assistant role. Proficient in delivering patient care and maintaining medical records, ensuring supportive and organised environment. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and contributing positively to healthcare outcomes.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Prestwick Care Brunswick House
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
2023.05 - Current
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Food and Beverage including Housekeeping.
Service Pro Tourism and International Hospitality
Suva/Fiji 2011.01 - 2011.12
Training Academy - Marshall Arts.
Nabua Military Academy - Fiji
Suva/Fiji 2010.01 - 2010.12
GCSEs - Agricultural Studies with Design and Technology.
Cathedral Secondary School
Suva/Fiji 2007.01 - 2009.12
History, Home Economics, IT, Woodwork and Agriculture.
Marist Champagnat Institute
Suva/Fiji 2005.01 - 2006.12
Skills
- Patient dignity preservation
- Elderly care proficiency
- Handling distressed patients
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Respecting cultural differences
- Supporting family members
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Dementia care training
- Adapting to patient needs
- Patient care
- Patient engagement
- Elderly care
- Nutrition management
- Patient mobility assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Meal delivery
- Patient advocacy
- Excellent bedside manner
- Clear communication
- Compassionate care giver
- Bedside manner
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient transporting
- Patient safeguarding
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Cultural awareness
- Dementia awareness
- Food preparation
- Care management
- Meal preparation
- End Of Life Care
- Rehabilitation support
- Hoist operation
Certification
1. Certificate in Care (UK)
2. Marshall Arts, Hospitality and Education Certificates from Fiji.
Languages
Fiji
Fluent
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health care assistant
Prestwick Care Brunswick House
2023.05 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Food and Beverage including Housekeeping.
Service Pro Tourism and International Hospitality
2011.01 - 2011.12
Training Academy - Marshall Arts.
Nabua Military Academy - Fiji
2010.01 - 2010.12
GCSEs - Agricultural Studies with Design and Technology.
Cathedral Secondary School
2007.01 - 2009.12
History, Home Economics, IT, Woodwork and Agriculture.
Marist Champagnat Institute
2005.01 - 2006.12