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RESHMA MANILAL

RESHMA MANILAL

Manchester,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in elderly care, demonstrating proficiency in adapting to patient needs and handling distressed patients. Skilled in infection control procedures, personal hygiene maintenance assistance, and patient mobility assistance, ensuring comprehensive support for individuals with dementia. Committed to clear communication and record-keeping, fostering empathy and compassion in all interactions. Career goal includes advancing skills in elderly care to enhance patient well-being and quality of life.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Health care assistant

Whitefield House Residential Care Home
26 Church Ln, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7NF, Bury
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
  • Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
  • Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
  • Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
  • Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
  • Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
  • Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.

Health care assistant

Beckoning House Limited (Visa Sponsor)
31 Foxton Road, Grays, RM20 4XX, England
01.2024 - Current
  • Kept detailed records of care delivered during each visit, maintaining transparency for family members and other healthcare professionals.
  • Ensured comfort for patients, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing companionship and emotional support.
  • Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
  • Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
  • Cooked meals to meet diverse dietary requirements.
  • Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
  • Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding client condition updates.
  • Maintained wheelchairs, walking frames, and hearing aids.
  • Picked up client shopping and prescriptions.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
  • Assisted clients with adapting to life changes due to bodily or brain injuries.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Studies

University of Kerala
India
06.2014 - 06.2017

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate -

British Quality Care Foundation(BQCF)
United Kingdom
10.2024 - 12.2024

Care Certificates -

Social Care TV Online Training
United Kingdom

Skills

  • Adapting to patient needs
  • Elderly care proficiency
  • Multitasking under pressure
  • Handling distressed patients
  • Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
  • Communicating with dementia patients
  • Elderly care
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Clear communication
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Mobility assistance
  • Infection control procedures
  • Toileting and grooming
  • Record-keeping

Additional Information

Before gaining professional health care assistant experience, I provided care and support for my elderly grandmother. This hands-on experience caring for someone vulnerable inspired me to pursue a career in health care.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate -

British Quality Care Foundation(BQCF)
10.2024 - 12.2024

Health care assistant

Whitefield House Residential Care Home
07.2024 - Current

Health care assistant

Beckoning House Limited (Visa Sponsor)
01.2024 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Studies

University of Kerala
06.2014 - 06.2017

Care Certificates -

Social Care TV Online Training

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