Paula Gibbon
Sherburn,Durham
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, dementia communication, and palliative care. Demonstrates proficiency in physiological knowledge, wound dressing, and diabetes management techniques. Skilled in exercise planning, blood pressure measurement, and medication administration. Committed to preserving patient dignity and supporting family members through end-of-life care with sensitivity and respect for cultural differences. Exceptional communicator adept at handling distressed patients and adapting to diverse needs while maintaining healthcare ethical standards. Career goal: to enhance patient engagement and care quality through continuous learning and application of advanced techniques.
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Flexible Health Care Assistant with 34 years of experience. Improves health outcomes and quality of life through meticulous service provision. Delivers attentive and compassionate care.
Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Professional Healthcare Assistant with 34 years of experience delivering first-class.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.
Compassionate and dedicated, possessing strong communication and teamwork skills essential for providing high-quality patient care. Demonstrates proficiency in assisting with daily living activities and maintaining safe, clean environment. Committed to making positive impact in healthcare assistant
role.
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with knack for building rapport and ensuring patient comfort. Excel in assisting with daily living activities and providing emotional support. Known for improving patient satisfaction by fostering warm, caring environment.
Experienced in providing compassionate care in healthcare settings, focused on patient well-being and support. Capable of enhancing patient comfort and recovery through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining clean and safe environment, and collaborating with medical professionals.
Compassionate individual with strong communication and teamwork abilities suited for Health Care Assistant role. Proficient in delivering patient care and maintaining medical records, ensuring supportive and organised environment. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and contributing positively to healthcare outcomes.
Offering strong interpersonal and communication skills, with compassionate approach to care. Ready to use and develop teamwork, empathy, and patient care skills in healthcare assistant role.
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
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. Prioritises patient wellbeing, safety and dignity through conscientious care and support. Dedicated to achieving positive outcomes by delivering excellent patient care.
Compassionate healthcare professional with experience providing quality patient support. First Aid and CPR trained.
Diligent health care team member with skills and training to safely support patients and assist clinical team member. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior homecare worker
Blossom Homecare Durham
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
2023.02 - Current
- Assisted in training new hires for quick acclimatisation to work environment.
- Handled customer queries effectively, ensuring their satisfaction.
- Achieved high quality standards with meticulous attention to detail.
- Executed tasks promptly, resulting in improved output rates.
- Followed procedures diligently, resulting in fewer errors on the job.
- Complied with all health and safety regulations for worker welfare.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly and courteously addressing concerns.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols for a safe working environment.
- Upheld company reputation by consistently delivering excellent service.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through professional interactions.
- Performed daily equipment checks for uninterrupted operations.
Nursing assistant
HC One
Durham, Durham
2010.05 - 2023.01
- Facilitated meal preparation and feeding for malnourished patients, improving their overall health condition.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
- Utilised basic nursing equipment proficiently whilst providing routine care to bedridden patients.
- Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients during difficult times.
- Complied strictly with infection control policies, minimising risk of disease spread.
- Provided high-quality patient care, resulting in increased comfort and satisfaction.
- Engaged elderly dementia patients through cognitive stimulation activities promoting mental well-being.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring early detection of potential health issues.
- Administered medication to patients for improved health outcomes.
- Maintained clean and safe environment by following hygiene standards and protocols.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted regular checks on medical supplies inventory for timely replenishment.
- Supported nurses during medical procedures, contributing to successful treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families for better understanding of treatments.
- Assisted with daily activities to enhance quality of life .
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Administered oral medication to incapacitated patients as outlined in care plans.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
- Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
- Assisted patients with ADL management and supported ambulation to promote healing.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding make and female patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Coordinated and ensured safe patient living environment and assisted with daily living activities.
- Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimise problems.
- Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
- Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
- Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
- Managed and administered prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Engaged with patients using active listening and open-ended questioning to build meaningful relationships.
- Provided continual advocacy for patients' welfare, rights and needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
Belmont comprehensive
DurhamSkills
- Physiological knowledge
- Wound dressing expertise
- Diabetes management techniques
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Blood pressure measurement
- Elderly care proficiency
- Handling distressed patients
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Supporting family members
- Patient dignity preservation
- Sensory impairment communication
- Multitasking under pressure
- Respecting cultural differences
- Adapting to patient needs
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Dementia care training
- Patient engagement
- Patient care
- Elderly care
- Nutrition management
- Palliative Care
- Exceptional communicator
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- CPR certification
Affiliations
- Enjoy reading a wide variety of books, crosswords and puzzles and quality time with my family
Certification
NVQ level 3 in health and social care
Timeline
Senior homecare worker
Blossom Homecare Durham
2023.02 - Current
Nursing assistant
HC One
2010.05 - 2023.01
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
Belmont comprehensive