Conscientious Healthcare Assistant providing compassionate care and support to patients. Improves patient quality of life while promoting optimum wellbeing and comfort. First Aid and CPR trained. Eager HCA1 with 10 years of experience. Committed to increasing knowledge of treatments through hands-on learning. Proven ability to solve complex problems and remain calm in emergency situations. Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide top-of-the-line care. 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
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare assistant
UCLH
Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire
06.2018 - Current
Observed and documented accurate recordings of patient observations including temperature, pulse blood pressure, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, reporting significant findings to Senior Nurses.
Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
Performed set tasks according to individual patient care plans as assessed and delegated to ensure provision of cohesive, tailored care.
Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.
Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
Actively developed professional healthcare competencies through regular training.
Explained treatments and hospital processes to patients.
Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
Built caring, supportive relationships with patients, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
Healthcare assistant
Epilepsy Society
Chalfont Saint Peter, Buckinghamshire
09.2014 - 05.2018
Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
Provided compassionate personal care for the residents, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
Escorted residents to and from social and leisure activities for improved physical and mental wellbeing.
Participated in personal development initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
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