RESHMA KATHIRESHAN KATHIRESH
MAIDSTO,KENT
Summary
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
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Health care assistant
Hillbeck Residential Care Home
Maidstone, Kent
08.2023 - Current
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- 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.
Healthcare support worker
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
12.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
- Communicated sensitively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
- Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals and refreshments, maintaining hydration levels of patients.
- Documented patient observations accurately for healthcare team's reference.
- Monitored vital signs of patients under supervision of registered nurse, ensuring well-being.
- Provided hygiene care to patients, ensuring skin integrity and accurately observing, recording and reporting on changes to minimise damage.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of East London
London 01.2022 - 03.2023
Skills
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Adapting to patient needs
- Dementia care training
- Elderly care proficiency
- Multitasking under pressure
- Use of medical software
- Blood pressure measurement
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Timeline
Health care assistant
Hillbeck Residential Care Home
08.2023 - Current
Healthcare support worker
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
12.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Business Administration -
University of East London
01.2022 - 03.2023
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