RESHMA KOCHIKKATT SANTHOSH
NEWPORT
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in elderly care and patient dignity preservation. Proficient in supporting family members and communicating effectively with dementia patients, ensuring compassionate and ethical treatment. Skilled in handling distressed patients and multitasking under pressure, with a strong commitment to maintaining personal hygiene standards. Career goals include advancing patient care practices while upholding healthcare ethical standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
The Field Nursing Home
Newport
06.2025 - Current
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
Health care assistant
We Care You Ltd
Cardiff
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Office Staff
Ceniktens
Trivandrum, India
12.2015 - 07.2023
- Contributed to team efforts, bolstering overall company success.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and discretion.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations for crucial business meetings.
- Facilitated client relations with prompt and professional correspondence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
IHRD
India 06.2009 - 03.2012
Master of Science - Computer Science
Calicut University
India 06.2012 - 09.2015
Master of Business Administration - Global
University of south wales, newport
Newport 09.2023 - 03.2025
Skills
- Supporting family members
- Patient dignity preservation
- Elderly care proficiency
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Handling distressed patients
- Multitasking under pressure
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Elderly care
- Patient care
Timeline
Health care assistant
The Field Nursing Home
06.2025 - Current
Health care assistant
We Care You Ltd
09.2023 - 05.2025
Master of Business Administration - Global
University of south wales, newport
09.2023 - 03.2025
Office Staff
Ceniktens
12.2015 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Computer Science
Calicut University
06.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
IHRD
06.2009 - 03.2012