NAWAZ ABDUL SALAM
STOKE ON TRENT,STAFFORDSHIRE
Summary
Highly compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Professional with extensive hands-on experience as a Complex Care Assistant delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care to individuals with complex medical and physical needs. Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and long-term health conditions while promoting dignity, respect, and independence. Proficient in the safe operation of hoists and a wide range of moving and handling equipment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical care, safeguarding, and infection control while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
OPTIMAL HEALTHCARE LTD
2025.07 - Current
- Provide high-level care to clients with complex medical needs in home or clinical settings.
- Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
- Support individuals with mobility needs using hoists and other manual handling equipment.
- Administer medication in line with care plans and company policies.
- Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes promptly to senior healthcare staff.
- Deliver PEG feeding and ensure nutritional requirements are met.
- Provide tracheostomy care and airway management where required.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
- Promote independence, dignity, and respect at all times.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Bakery Operative
ELKES BISCUITS
2024.02 - 2025.07
- Performed daily operations in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
- Adhered to strict hygiene and food safety regulations, conducting regular cleaning and sanitisation of equipment and work areas.
- Conducted quality control checks on all bakery products, identifying and rectifying any issues promptly.
- Completed all bakery preparations in timely and professional manner to keep shop running smoothly.
- Performed troubleshooting and minor repairs on baking equipment, minimising downtime and maintaining productivity.
- Conducted regular stock takes, accurately recording inventory to facilitate financial reporting and budgeting.
- Maintained temperature, sweep and sanitation logs.
Health Care Assistant
ELITE CARE RECRUITMENTS
2023.07 - 2024.01
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
Student
Sheffield Hallam University
2021.09 - 2023.09
Office Administrator
MARIYAM PHARMA KERALA
2017.10 - 2021.07
- Supported staff with clerical tasks for well-maintained office administration.
- Handled photocopying documents, updating files and faxing communications for staff.
- Managed receptionist area, greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person enquiries.
- Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
- Handled confidential information with discretion, maintaining trust and integrity within the office.
- Managed office correspondence, including emails, phone calls and mail, efficiently and promptly.
- Communicated with staff through various internal platforms to keep colleagues informed of office updates.
- Maintained excellent team relationships by proactively helping others with complex problem-solving tasks.
- Generated comprehensive quality reports, presentations and spreadsheets, delivering to management within agreed deadlines.
Education
Master of Science - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield2023-01
Master of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
KERALA2017-01
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
KERALA2015-01
Skills
- Complex Care Support
- Personal care and hygiene assistance
- Safe Use of Hoists (Ceiling and Mobile Hoists)
- Moving and handling techniques
- Use of moving aids (slide sheets, transfer boards, standing aids)
- Manual Handling and Risk Assessment
- PEG feeding and nutritional support
- Tracheostomy care and suctioning
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Infection Prevention and Control
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
OPTIMAL HEALTHCARE LTD
2025.07 - Current
Bakery Operative
ELKES BISCUITS
2024.02 - 2025.07
Health Care Assistant
ELITE CARE RECRUITMENTS
2023.07 - 2024.01
Student
Sheffield Hallam University
2021.09 - 2023.09
Office Administrator
MARIYAM PHARMA KERALA
2017.10 - 2021.07
Master of Science - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Sheffield Hallam University
Master of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
Bachelor of Arts - ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA