Rue Vernon
Brighton,East Sussex
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. First Aid and CPR trained. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior health care assistant
NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital
BRIGHTON, East Sussex
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Complied with regulations and policies; upheld high standard of care.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- 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.
Care assistant
Gate Cottage Rest Home
Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
Care assistant
Whitehouse Care Home
Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
- Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
Kitchen porter
64 Degrees
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Supported overall restaurant operations through effective teamwork with other staff members.
- Kept a safe working environment by following all health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks; maintained accurate inventory count.
- Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
- Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by washing kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
Education
GCSEs -
Longhill High School
Rottingdean, Brighton and HoveLevel 2 - Health & Social Care
Varndean College
09.2021 - 04.2023
Skills
- Palliative care empathy
- Assisting in personal hygiene
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Working with multidisciplinary teams
Timeline
Senior health care assistant
NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital
05.2023 - 07.2025
Care assistant
Gate Cottage Rest Home
10.2022 - 04.2023
Care assistant
Whitehouse Care Home
08.2022 - 10.2022
Level 2 - Health & Social Care
Varndean College
09.2021 - 04.2023
Kitchen porter
64 Degrees
06.2021 - 07.2022
GCSEs -
Longhill High School