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Natalia Oliveira

LONDON,London

Summary

Dedicated foot care specialist with expertise in routine and preventative foot care, wound and nail care, and diabetic foot care. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and infection control practices, ensuring comprehensive patient education and support for vulnerable individuals. Skilled in mobile care services, record-keeping, and reporting, with a compassionate approach to caregiving. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective communication, empathy, and biomechanics knowledge. Career goal: to advance in providing exceptional foot health services to improve quality of life for all patients.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Podiatry Assistant Practitioner

NHS
02.2016 - 05.2025
  • Provide podiatry support across various NHS clinics and in the community
  • Assist podiatrists with assessments, treatments, and patient care planning
  • Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records
  • Assisted podiatrists during surgeries, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
  • Aided in the creation of personalised treatment plans to address individual patient needs.
  • Contributed to improved clinical efficiency by organising and restocking medical supplies as necessary.
  • Assisted in patient diagnosis by conducting initial foot and ankle examinations.
  • Deliver regular foot care to residents in Supported Living (Brookside House) since 2022
  • Offer domiciliary podiatry care for housebound patients through Goodneighors since 2023

Senior Support Worker

Hoffmann Foundation for Autism
08.2006 - 01.2016
  • Supported adults with autism in daily living, promoting independence and wellbeing
  • Administered medication and assisted with personal care
  • Worked closely with families and health professionals to ensure tailored care plans
  • Provided emotional support and implemented behaviour management strategies
  • Coordinated effectively with medical professionals for superior patient care.
  • Facilitated community involvement for clients, contributing to increased social skills.
  • Escorted clients on external trips or appointments ensuring they received required services.
  • Led team meetings aimed at improving service delivery across organisation.
  • Implemented safeguarding procedures diligently, fostering a secure environment.
  • Provided exceptional emotional support to clients, leading to improved mental health.
  • Assisted clients with day-to-day tasks, promoting their independence and self-reliance.
  • Conducted risk assessments consistently, minimising potential hazards.
  • Managed challenging behaviours of clients, resulting in a safer environment.
  • Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.


Education

NVQ Level 3 -

Health and Social Care

Podiatry Assistant Training - undefined

NHS Trust

First Aid and CPR -

NHS Trust

Infection Control & Safeguarding Training -

NHS Trust

Wound Care Training -

NHS Trust

Skills

  • Routine and preventative foot care
  • Wound and nail care
  • Patient education
  • Support for vulnerable individuals
  • Infection control practices
  • Record-keeping and reporting
  • Mobile care services
  • Communication and empathy
  • Biomechanics knowledge
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Clinical judgment
  • Diabetic foot care
  • Patience with elderly patients
  • Toenail cutting and filing
  • Toenail drilling
  • Wound dressing

Custom

Available on request.

Timeline

Podiatry Assistant Practitioner

NHS
02.2016 - 05.2025

Senior Support Worker

Hoffmann Foundation for Autism
08.2006 - 01.2016

Podiatry Assistant Training - undefined

NHS Trust

NVQ Level 3 -

Health and Social Care

First Aid and CPR -

NHS Trust

Infection Control & Safeguarding Training -

NHS Trust

Wound Care Training -

NHS Trust

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