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Naomi Pursell

ingol,Lancashire

Summary

Throughout my time at Penwortham, I learnt alot regarding my role as a HCA, such as:

Being a 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. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Health Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes
Penwortham, Lancashire
10.2019 - Current

I started Penwortham Grange and Lodge in 2019 as a HCA, throughout my time at Penwortham I have learnt new new skills such as working with residents with Dementia, challenging behaviour and end of life care. Throughout my day to day basis at Penwortham, I have:

  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
  • Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
  • Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
  • 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.
  • Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
  • Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
  • Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
  • Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.

Education

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, PE, History

Penwortham Priory Academy
Preston
09.2010 - 05.2015

Skills

Throughout my time at Penwortham, I have learnt new skills such as:

  • Health assessment and monitoring
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan management
  • Personal care
  • Organisational standards
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Elderly care

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes
10.2019 - Current

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, PE, History

Penwortham Priory Academy
09.2010 - 05.2015
Naomi Pursell