Resty Torrepalma
Pounbury, Dorchester,Dorset
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in elderly support and patient care, specialising in managing challenging behaviour and providing compassionate end-of-life care. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, basic life support, and infection control protocols, ensuring the highest standards of safety and confidentiality. Committed to upholding patient dignity and confidentiality while delivering exceptional care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior care assistant
Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Trust
Exeter, Devon
2014.10 - Current
- Monitoring vital signs and evaluate patients conditions and report any progress or changes of patient condition.
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved patient care outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's progress and medical history.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular training opportunities.
Health care assistant
Shire house
Lyme regis, Dorset
2012.04 - 2014.10
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- 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.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Domiciliary care assistant
Agincare
Bridport, Dorset
2011.03 - 2012.03
- Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
- Conducted risk assessments in each home environment, prioritising safety for all clients.
- Ensured comfort for patients, demonstrating empathy and understanding.
- Monitored progress of clients, reporting any changes in condition swiftly to healthcare team.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing companionship and emotional support.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure correct dosage at appropriate times.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Elderly care
Weymouth College
Weymouth, Dorset 02/2013 - 10/2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - General nursing
Cagayan Capitol College
Philippines 06/1990 - 03/1994
Skills
- Elderly support
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic life support
- End Of Life Care
- Safe manual handling
- Confidentiality upholding
- Respecting patient confidentiality
- Compassionate care
- Infection control protocols
Timeline
Senior care assistant
Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Trust
2014.10 - Current
Health care assistant
Shire house
2012.04 - 2014.10
Domiciliary care assistant
Agincare
2011.03 - 2012.03
NVQ Level 2 - Elderly care
Weymouth College
02/2013 - 10/2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - General nursing
Cagayan Capitol College
06/1990 - 03/1994