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NITHA KUNCHERIA

Health Care Assistant
Okehampton,DEV

Summary

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

7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Health Care Assistant

Lakeside Residential Home
Okehampton, DEV
02.2022 - Current
    • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
    • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
    • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
    • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
    • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
    • Assisted residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
    • Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
    • Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
    • Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
    • Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets, and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
    • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease .
    • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
    • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
    • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Care Assistant

Ruislip Nursing Home
Ruislip, HRW
11.2021 - 01.2022
    • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
    • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
    • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
    • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Kerala State Coordinator

Social Justice Department- Kerala State Government
Trivandrum, India
12.2020 - 09.2021
  • Managing ,Organizing training and capacity building programs for 27 Technical Assistants across state about MWSPC Act and its provisions.
  • Coordinating and provide all support technical assistant required with various departments and agencies to implement provisions of MWSPC Act in state.
  • Coordination with technical assistants of different districts for case registration of elderly issues under MWSPC Act in state.
  • Ensuring that benefits of MWSPC Act reach senior citizens including scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other backward classes.
  • Conducting regular inspections and audits of government old age homes and departments to ensure compliance with MWSPC Act.
  • Organizing medical camps, and distribution of different medical equipment's required for elderly people.
  • Conduct Adalat for fast disposal of senior citizens court cases.
  • Preparing and submitting reports on implementation of MWSPC Act to State Government and MWSPC Commission.
  • Checking monthly reports and analysis of technical assistances across Kerala.
  • Investigating complaints related to discrimination and violation of rights of senior citizens and taking appropriate action.
  • Effective coordination with services produced by concerned ministries or departments dealing with law, home affairs, health and welfare, to addressissues relating elderly and periodical review of same.
  • Collaborating with civil society organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of MWSPC Act.
  • Reviewing and analyzing data related to social and economic status of senior citizens in state and recommending policies, schemes and programs to address their needs.
  • Represented tState Government in meetings and conferences related to social justice and welfare of senior citizens.

Overall, as the Kerala State Coordinator for Social Justice Department under MWSPC Act implementation, my role was crucial in ensuring that the Senior citizens in Kerala state receive equal opportunities and access to resources, and their rights are protected.

Counsellor/ Patient Care Coordinator

Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences
Trivandrum, India
03.2017 - 04.2019
    • Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition to safeguard health information.
    • Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.
    • To check EMR of all Medical Gastro patients and select CLD patient.
    • Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
    • Acted as main point of contact for patients, doctors, and hospital staff by closely reviewing medical charts and maintaining high levels of communication.
    • Arrange and remind CLD patients about follow up appointments, USG abdomen, blood investigations and Endoscopy
    • Check investigation of CLD patients, inform significant labs to doctor
    • Provided subject matter expertise in case management and related procedures.
    • Appointments for all endoscopy procedure. Explain about procedure and preparation. Arrange all cross consultation
    • Follow up patient with Biopsy
    • Complete documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
    • Connected patients with available community and charitable resources
    • Worked with patients and families to develop future plans and discuss care actions .

Social Worker

Nirbhaya Shelter Home, Social Justice Department
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
11.2016 - 02.2017
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Provided counseling and support to inmates in shelter home who are sexually abused.
  • Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes or recreational activities.
  • Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each abused inmate.
  • Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.  Provided frequent counseling for student in their career aspect and helped them in their studies.
  • Prepared individual care plan for each inmates for their psychological development.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.

Counsellor

ACCEPT De-addiction Centre, Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment.Govt.of India
Kayamkulam, Kerala, India
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Presented case history material to review and discussion with other staff members.
  • Monitored client census by using Daily Movement Report and recording admissions, discharges, doctor appointments and site visit data.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.

Education

Master of Social Work - Medical & Psychiatric Social Work

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala
05.2015 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Human Development

Avinashilingam University
Tamilnadu
04.2012 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Family & Community Science

B C M College For Women
Kerala
03.2009 - 03.2012

Skills

    Care plan assessment

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Accomplishments


  • Best Field worker Award in MSW 2014-2016 Batch of SB College,Kerala.
  • Member of Kerala Association of Professional Social Workers (KAPS) .
  • Participated in Catalysis 2016 National Social Work Students Meet Best Out Standing Social Worker Competition held in Rajagiri College,Kerala
  • Participated in National Seminar on ‘Promotion of Mentally Challenged Lives ‘held in March 2016 at KE College Mannanam. Participated two days ” Dementia Care Training” under Alzheimer's & Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) held in 2014.
  • Participated in State Level Workshop& The Commemoration of National youth Day held in January 2015 at Marian College Kuttikkanam.
  • Participated as a legal volunteer of Total Eradication of legal Illiteracy mission for changanacherry organized and implemented by Taluk Legal Services Committee, Changanacherry, Kerala
  • Completed certificate course in school psychology under IAHP(Inter National Association Of Holistic Psychology)2012-2013
  • Sr. Suma Anil Memorial Cash Award for best outgoing student in Home science Department (2009-2012)
  • Member of college union(BCM College Kottayam) 2011-2012

Timeline

Health Care Assistant

Lakeside Residential Home
02.2022 - Current

Care Assistant

Ruislip Nursing Home
11.2021 - 01.2022

Kerala State Coordinator

Social Justice Department- Kerala State Government
12.2020 - 09.2021

Counsellor/ Patient Care Coordinator

Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences
03.2017 - 04.2019

Social Worker

Nirbhaya Shelter Home, Social Justice Department
11.2016 - 02.2017

Counsellor

ACCEPT De-addiction Centre, Ministry of Social Justice And Empowerment.Govt.of India
06.2016 - 11.2016

Master of Social Work - Medical & Psychiatric Social Work

Mahatma Gandhi University
05.2015 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Human Development

Avinashilingam University
04.2012 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Family & Community Science

B C M College For Women
03.2009 - 03.2012
NITHA KUNCHERIAHealth Care Assistant