Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in person-centred care and comprehensive patient support. Skilled in manual handling, mobility support, and maintaining patient dignity, with a strong focus on end-of-life care sensitivity and dementia care. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively handling distressed patients while preserving their personal hygiene. A team player committed to collaborative care, adaptable to changing needs, and maintaining calm under pressure. Aspires to enhance patient well-being through compassionate and attentive service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Camelot House and Lodge Nursing and Dementia Care
Wellington, Somerset
2022.04 - 2026.01
Provided compassionate, person-centred care to residents assisting with daily living activities to ensure their comfort and dignity.
Collaborated effectively with health care teams to implement comprehensive care plans and monitor residents health progress.
Worked collaboratively with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, using hoists and mobility aids appropriately to ensure safe and effective manual handling.
Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by NHS.
Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within care home setting to foster sense of community spirit among them .
Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.