SARAH JANE BUWENJE
LONDON
Summary
A diligent, conscientious and hardworking individual, able to co-operate with a multi-disciplinary team to reach common objectives in the best interest of the patient, I am able to initiate and respond to change, while learning from mistakes to improve quality of service to patients. I possess excellent interpersonal, planning and time management skills that have been vital tools in successfully meeting deadlines. I can cope with working under pressure and I am able to prioritise competing demands from different patients. Dedicated Healthcare Assistant committed to enhancing patient wellbeing through proactive care and support. Implements effective communication strategies to address resident concerns and facilitate seamless daily activities. Champions a collaborative approach to care, ensuring a responsive and efficient service delivery. Healthcare professional with experience in patient care, assistance with daily living activities, and maintaining patient comfort. Competent in handling medical equipment, administering medications, and providing emotional support to patients and families. Consistently ensures clean and safe environments, adhering to health and safety regulations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
Cera Care
04.2017 - Current
- Administration of medication to residents and ensuring that the Medication Administration Record is well signed by staff.
- Supported residents with daily activities including washing, dressing, and meal preparations to enhance their quality of life.
- Making appointments, ordering and collecting medication for residents.
- Handled residents’ complaints by providing timely support and solutions to ensure their needs were met.
- Assisted residents with general housework, including vacuuming, bed making, and laundry, to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
Senior Health Care Assistant/ Care Assistant
BUPA NURSING HOME
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisting residents with daily living activities including Dressing, Feeding, and Toileting.
- Advising and prompting or encouraging residents to selfcare.
- Completed and assessed residents’ care plans.
- Supervised team of carers, providing support, assistance, and necessary PPE and documentation.
- Conducted spot checks on carers to ensure smooth shift operations.
- Monitored staffing levels to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Assisting in organising recreational, stimulating and social activities for residents.
- Escorting residents to and from hospital appointments.
- Reporting to the nurse in charge in case of any change in the general wellbeing of residents.
- Made beds and tidied residents’ rooms to maintain a clean environment.
Care Assistant
BLUE BLUEBIRD DOMICLIARY CARE
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted clients with personal care, enhancing their dignity and comfort in their own homes.
- Administration of medication to clients.
- Escorted clients to hospital appointments, ensuring timely access to medical care.
- Helped clients with domestic chores, promoting a clean and safe living environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients in their homes.
- Accompanied clients during grocery shopping trips.
Care Assistant
BUPA NURSING HOME
09.2008 - 01.2011
- Assisting residents with daily living activities including Dressing, Feeding, and Toileting.
- Prompted residents in self-care routines to promote independence and dignity.
- Coordinated recreational and social activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Maintained clean and organised resident rooms to support comfort and hygiene standards.
- Escorting residents to and from hospital appointments.
- Reporting to the nurse in charge in case of any change in the general well-being of residents.
Nurse / Charge Nurse
CURE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL UGANDA
05.2003 - 01.2008
- Delivered appropriate care for critically ill patients with respiratory conditions, optimising patient outcomes.
- Manage own group of patients, delivering evidence based nursing care to the highest possible standards.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated programs of patient care, utilising research.
- Communicate with the multidisciplinary teams to meet individual patient needs, while working with other disciplines to ensure total management of patient stay.
- Coordinated with community services for timely patient discharge and rehabilitation, enhancing continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate patient records using appropriate documentation and information systems.
- Work within trust policies, procedures and guidelines to assist in achieving both the ward’s and directorate’s objectives.
- Assisted in managing resources for patient care, ensuring effective utilisation to meet care standards.
- Work within effective clinical practice following NMC.
Education
Uganda Certificate of Education - 0rdinary level Certificate
12-2000
Certificate - General Nursing Medicine and Surgery
Enrolled Nursing
05-2003
NVQ3 -
Health and Social care
01-2022
NVQ3 -
Dental Nursing
01-2011
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Nonverbal communication
- Effective communication
- Tact
- Diplomacy
- Solution oriented
- Resourceful
- Performing under pressure
- Organised
- Flexible
- Time management
- Initiative
- Team contribution
- IT proficiency
- Keyboard skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Meeting people from different cultures
- Reading novels
- Watching medical drama
- Athletics
- Travelling
References
Available on request
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Cera Care
04.2017 - Current
Senior Health Care Assistant/ Care Assistant
BUPA NURSING HOME
04.2015 - 04.2017
Care Assistant
BLUE BLUEBIRD DOMICLIARY CARE
06.2013 - 07.2014
Care Assistant
BUPA NURSING HOME
09.2008 - 01.2011
Nurse / Charge Nurse
CURE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL UGANDA
05.2003 - 01.2008
Uganda Certificate of Education - 0rdinary level Certificate
Certificate - General Nursing Medicine and Surgery
Enrolled Nursing
NVQ3 -
Health and Social care
NVQ3 -
Dental Nursing