Rachel Payne
Chesterfield ,United Kingdom
Summary
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. 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
Claydon lodge care home
North wing field , United Kingdom
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
Kitchen assistant
Marstons
Higham , United Kingdom
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Kept kitchen areas clean, orderly and well-stocked for smooth service.
- Completed kitchen cleaning close down duties at end of day, readying areas for next shift.
- Washed, peeled and chopped vegetables to be used in dishes.
- Observed health and hygiene standards to minimise food contamination.
- Collected, washed and sanitised dishes and cooking utensils.
Education
GCSEs -
Tupton hall school
Chesterfield 06.2018
Skills
- Elderly care
- Patient handling and positioning
- Personal care assistance
- Housekeeping
- Personal care
- Infection prevention and control
- First Aid
- Calm under pressure
Timeline
Care assistant
Claydon lodge care home
02.2022 - 10.2023
Kitchen assistant
Marstons
10.2019 - 10.2021
GCSEs -
Tupton hall school