Olga Brynza
Colchester,Essex
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with extensive experience in delivering patient care, mobility support, and daily living assistance. Skilled in building trusting relationships with patients, families, and clinical teams to enhance communication and care coordination. Proficient in documenting care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. Committed to adapting to patient needs and providing emotional support, promoting comfort and dignity throughout all interactions.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Additional Clinical services, Healthcare Assistant
ESNEFT, Colchester General Hospital
Colchester, Essex
05.2020 - Current
- Documented care provided and maintained accurate and up-to-date records.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Provided supportive interactions to enhance patients' mental wellbeing during care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
- Applied principles of safeguarding and protection in all interactions, recognising and reporting any concerns about patient welfare.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Maintained excellent patient relationships by going the extra mile to attend to their needs and provide ongoing support.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, contributing to health assessments and care plans.
- Conducted regular checks on patients to monitor their condition and report any changes to registered nurses or doctors.
- Reduced patient anxiety by clearly and calmly explaining clinical processes and procedures.
- Kept patients, carers and families updated on health conditions through regular communications.
- Conducted routine assessments of patient vitals and overall condition to monitor recovery.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, contributing to patient health monitoring.
- Provided 24-hour care by periodically monitoring and recording patient status, highlighting concerns to nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
- Monitored ward patients and reported concerns to senior nurses.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, tailored to individual needs.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Recorded care plans, hospital actions, and patient activities following best practices.
- Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans developed by healthcare professionals, tailored to individual patient needs.
- Engaged in continuous professional development activities to enhance care skills and stay updated on healthcare practices.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Remained up-to-date on latest treatments, care improvements and regulations to facilitate continued patient satisfaction and wellbeing.
- Communicated between hospital departments to improve patient care continuity.
- Measured and recorded patient temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight throughout hospital stay.
- Assisted in the administration of various medications and taking samples from patients when required.
- Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care, participating in meetings and sharing observations.
- Participated in patient assessment processes, gathering information to aid in care planning and delivery.
- Changed and reapplied dressings on patient wounds and injuries for optimum healing.
- Promptly reported low stock levels of healthcare equipment and materials.
- Advocated for residents' rights and wellbeing, ensuring their voices were heard.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
- Oversaw inventory management by counting and ordering essential supplies for the establishment.
- Supervised inventory control of medical supplies and equipment, ensuring timely replenishment to prevent shortages.
- Conducted frequent health checks to measure effectiveness of treatment or recovery plans.
- Monitored supply usage and reported low-stock items to proactively replenish inventory.
- Educated and advised patients on prevention and improvement methods to avoid future hospitalisation.
- Catered to patients' needs throughout hospital stay by performing holistic assessments.
- Readied treatment rooms and patient beds to reduce backlogs and support timely interventions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and well-being, acting as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers.
- Supported care teams with comprehensive care delivery by following up on laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging results.
Healthcare Assitant, Support worker
Drummonds Care home, Feering
Feering, Colchester, Essex
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Helped patients with bathing, meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, and mobility activities to enhance their comfort and independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Supported patients with nutrition and hydration needs, ensuring they received appropriate meals and assisting with feeding.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Facilitated patient mobility through assistance with walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids, preventing falls and promoting independence.
- Positioned and transported patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds.
- Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and compassion, supporting patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, enhancing their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
- Supported patients' mental well-being by delivering compassionate care and fostering a positive environment.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
- Cultivated strong patient relationships by proactively addressing needs and providing personalised support.
- Responded promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance, prioritising patient safety and satisfaction.
- Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
- Monitored patient health, behavioural and physical changes, promptly reporting concerns to ward supervisor.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care coordination.
- Responded to patient complaints and feedback, implementing actionable improvements to enhance quality of care.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Applied principles of safeguarding and protection in all interactions, recognising and reporting any concerns about patient welfare.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Changed bed linen and washed patient clothes regularly, maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Participated in training sessions to improve care techniques and expand knowledge of best practices, enhancing service delivery.
- Assisted in walking, talking and movement activities for rehabilitation purposes.
- Utilised patient handling equipment safely and effectively, reducing the risk of injury to patients and staff.
- Supported patient wellbeing by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise.
- Responded to patient complaints and feedback, implementing actionable improvements to enhance quality of care.
- Utilised patient handling equipment safely and effectively, reducing the risk of injury to patients and staff.
Care Assistant
One Stop healthcare
Colchester, Essex
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing independence and quality of life for elderly clients.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, contributing to clients' comfort and safety.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, tailored to individual needs.
- Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
- Handled challenging behaviour by employing de-escalation techniques to ensure safety. sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Government
Colchester, ESS01-2023
GCSEs - English language
Colchester Institute
Colchester01-2019
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Pearson
Colchester01-2017
GCSEs - Mathematics
Colchester Institute
Colchester01-2016
Master of Arts - Art and Design
Colchester Institute
Colchester01-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and Design
Colchester Institute
Colchester01-2006
Skills
- Patient record keeping
- Documentation
- Clinical observations
- Care planning
- Care coordination
- Patient care
- Personal care
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Toileting and grooming
- Mobility support
- Patient bathing
- Patient positioning
- Elderly care
- Disability support
- Mental health support
- End Of Life Care
- Infection control
- Infection prevention and control
- Infection prevention
- Health and safety protocols
- Vital signs monitoring
- Pulse and temperature checks
- Blood pressure measurement
- Monitoring observations
- Patient observation
- Medication support
- Safeguarding procedures
- Patient safeguarding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Risk assessment
- Patient engagement
- Empathy and compassion
- Emotional support
- Compassionate communication
- Compassionate care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient engagement
- Person-centred care plans
- Person-Centred Approach
- Daily living activities
- Food preparation
- Nutrition management
- Diet and nutrition assistance
- Social care
- Behaviour management
- Healthcare safety
- Home care
- Dementia awareness
- Dementia training
- Dementia care expertise
- Manual handling
- Manual handling certification
- Hoist operation
- Basic Life Support Certification
- First Aid
- Emotional resilience
- Clear communication
- Confidentiality understanding
- Confidentiality adherence
- Documentation development
- Record-keeping
- Clinical record-keeping
- Patient dignity preservation
- Patient safety training
- End-of-life support
- Patient risk assessment
- Patient mobility assistance
- Elderly care proficiency
- Care management
- Healthcare safety
- Vital signs monitoring and recording
- Monitoring observations
- Person-Centred Approach
- Ethical standards knowledge
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Patient dressing
- Nutrition management
- Patient safety training
- Elderly care proficiency
- Vitals monitoring and recording
- Diet and nutrition assistance
- Home care
- Dementia care expertise
- Patient engagement
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Clinical record-keeping
- Ethical standards compliance
- Nursing care
- Patient risk assessment
- ADL assistance
- Emotional resilience
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- GCES English, grade C
Timeline
Additional Clinical services, Healthcare Assistant
ESNEFT, Colchester General Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Healthcare Assitant, Support worker
Drummonds Care home, Feering
04.2017 - 05.2020
Care Assistant
One Stop healthcare
10.2016 - 04.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Government
GCSEs - English language
Colchester Institute
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Pearson
GCSEs - Mathematics
Colchester Institute
Master of Arts - Art and Design
Colchester Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art and Design
Colchester Institute