Praveena Gopan
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care, specialising in elderly and palliative care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in multitasking under pressure, handling distressed patients, and providing compassionate care. Proficient in clinical record-keeping, infection control procedures, and person-centred care plans. Adept at supporting family members and respecting cultural differences while ensuring patient safeguarding and dignity. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through empathy, clear communication, and a person-centred approach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Burlington hall Care home-Woburn sands
2023.12 - 2026.04
- I am currently working as Health Care Assistant, I have successfully demonstrated my commitment to delivering exceptional care by performing a wide range of responsibilities. My strengths lie in:
- 1. Compassionate Patient Care: I approach my role with deep sense of empathy and compassion, recognizing the importance of treating each individual with respect and dignity.
- 2. Effective Communication: My excellent communication skills enable me to build strong relationships with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals. Clear and concise communication is crucial in ensuring the well-being of those under my care.
- 3. Adaptability: I thrive in dynamic environments and can quickly adapt to changing circumstances. This adaptability allows me to handle diverse tasks efficiently and respond effectively to the evolving needs of clients.
- 4. Detail-Oriented Documentation: I understand the importance of accurate record-keeping in healthcare. My meticulous approach to documentation ensures that all relevant information is recorded comprehensively, facilitating seamless communication among the care team.
- 5. Team Collaboration: I actively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care. My ability to work harmoniously with colleagues enhances the overall quality of care delivered to clients.
- 6. Problem-Solving Skills: I approach challenges with a proactive mindset and am adept at identifying and implementing effective solutions. This quality allows me to contribute positively to the resolution of any issues that may arise in the caregiving process.
- 7. Mobility Assistance: Help clients with mobility, which may involve transferring them from beds to wheelchairs or assisting with walking.
- 8. Medication Management: Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and document accurately.
- 9. Monitoring Vital Signs: Keep track of clients' vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, and report any abnormalities to healthcare professionals.
- 10. Meal Assistance: Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensure clients are meeting their dietary requirements.
- 11. Emotional Support: Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, addressing their social and emotional needs.
- 12. Household Tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping, to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for clients.
- 13. Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of care provided, including any changes in clients' conditions or responses to treatment.
- 14. Communication: Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals, clients, and their families, providing updates on the clients' well-being and any concerns.
- 15. Observation: Keep a vigilant eye on clients' overall health and report any signs of deterioration or improvement.
- 16. Assistance with Therapies: Assist clients with prescribed physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other rehabilitation exercises.
- 17. Respect for Dignity and Independence: Encourage and support clients to maintain their independence and respect their dignity and privacy.
- 18. Crisis Intervention: Handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently, following established protocols and seeking help when needed.
- 19. Always with Client comfort. Comfortable with any shifts (Day or Night). Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated, Hardworking restaurant management professional.
- 20. Accurate Documentation: Care assistants often record vital signs, daily activities
- Changing bed linens and keeping patient areas clean. Disinfecting equipment and surfaces to prevent infections. Handling laundry and disposing of waste properly
- Providing companionship and emotional comfort to patients. Communicating with family members about the patient’s condition. Addressing patients' concerns and escalating issues to nurses. Recording patient care activities and observations in charts. Reporting changes in patient behaviour or condition to nurses. Working with nurses, doctors, and therapists for patient care. Following up on care plans and instructions.
Care Assistant
Maple Leaf House –Ripley
2022.09 - 2023.11
- Knowledge of Hygiene, Health issues and Safety. Perfect In time Management. Good in Communication, Knew English language very well Strong problem-solving ability.
- Have much Knowledge in Personal Training. Documentation Procedure Expert. General Housekeeping ability, Grooming and Bathing, Exercise Therapy Support, Client communication-Treat them with good care. Valid DBS check, Client safety, Food preparation-good expert in that
- Always with Client comfort. Comfortable with any shifts (Day or Night). Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated, Hardworking restaurant management professional
- Personal Care – washing & dressing.
- Companionship – being a friendly face.
- Domestic Care –laundry, cleaning & tidying.
- Mobility – assistance getting around.
- Medication – reminders & collecting prescriptions
- Providing personal care, including showering, baths, shaving and oral hygiene. Supporting people with mobility issues and transfers using appropriate equipment. Preparation of daily meals and support with feeding
- Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetizing and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client
- Assisting with shopping: This is completed on the client’s request and a finance form must be completed with a receipt
- Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients needs support
- Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested
- Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), log book (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates.
Education
Masters - Quantity Surveying
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2022.01 - 2023.01
Mandatory& Statutory (Practical) Training Course -
Health And Safety Group
Sheffield 2023.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Gurudeva Institute of Science And Technology
Kottayam 2015.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Handling distressed patients
- Patient care
- Elderly care
- Palliative Care
- Nutrition management
- Exceptional communicator
- Clinical record-keeping
- Disability support
- Clear communication
- Infection control procedures
- Compassionate care giver
- Meal delivery
- Mobility assistance
- Patient transporting
- Patient mobility assistance
- Toileting and grooming
- Empathy and compassion
- Person-centred care plans
- Patient safeguarding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Dementia awareness
- Food preparation
- Meal preparation
- Infection prevention
- Disability Care
- Documentation
- Supporting family members
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Wound dressing expertise
- Adapting to patient needs
- Respecting cultural differences
- Clinical documentation
- Person-Centred Approach
- Care management
- Patient transport
Interests& Hobbies
Travelling – I always love to travel. Whenever I get free time and money, I always go on a trip., Reading – most of the time, I spent on reading books and always like to read history and comicbooks more. It helps me to gain some knowledge as well as some books will help to get entertainment., Storytelling for children – I always enjoy telling the stories to children. It always feels like sharing my knowledge with them and helping the children to know about history. So that they canlearn about how our ancestors were lived without any technology.
Affiliations
- Traveling ,Reading and Watching movies
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Tamil
Intermediate
Certification
Attended and completed the basic Carers training held by bedfordshire continence service
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Burlington hall Care home-Woburn sands
2023.12 - 2026.04
Mandatory& Statutory (Practical) Training Course -
Health And Safety Group
2023.01 - 2024.01
Care Assistant
Maple Leaf House –Ripley
2022.09 - 2023.11
Masters - Quantity Surveying
Sheffield Hallam University
2022.01 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Gurudeva Institute of Science And Technology
2015.01 - 2019.01