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Sadie Darby

Hereford,Herefordshire

Summary

Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in a nursing home setting. Providing exceptional care, thorough monitoring and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Night care assistant

Charnwood Country Residents
Much Dewchurch, Herefordshire
06.2025 - 09.2025

Prepared light meals, snacks, and drinks during night shifts to address residents' needs.

  • Documented nightly observations meticulously, providing essential information for day staff.
  • Assisted with all aspects of personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Attended training sessions regularly to enhance knowledge of best practices in elderly care.
  • Conducted respectful end-of-life care as required, prioritising patient comfort.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed residents, promoting a calming environment.
  • Demonstrated empathy and patience while managing challenging behaviours to maintain ward tranquillity.

Health care assistant

Bethshan Nursing Home
Newtown, Powys
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
  • Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
  • Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
  • Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.

Factory production worker

Control Techniques
Newtown, Powys
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
  • Worked in a team to produce and build high quality drives
  • Completed assigned packing tasks within target timeframes.
  • Completed packing tasks with consistency.
  • Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.

Restaurant worker

McDonalds
Newtown, Powys
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
  • Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
  • Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
  • Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced service environments with exceptional customer care.

Activities volunteer

The Garth Nursing Home
Kington, Herefordshire
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assist with one-to-one and group activities with client that met their needs and requirements.
  • Engage clients with diverse events and celebrations.
  • Planned celebration activities for notable birthdays and anniversaries, uplifting clients morale
  • Assisted with photographing activities and created displays to show the progress that we had made. For guests and families who visited the home to see the positive work that we are helping to deliver to the clients there.

Restaurant cashier

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
Kington, Herefordshire
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Taking Customer orders over the phone and face to face.
  • Handling cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.
  • Greeted customers entering the restaurant and responded promptly to customer needs.

Education

Newtown High School
Powys
09.2015 - 10.2019

John Beddoes Campus
Presteigne, Powys
10.2019 - 09.2020

BTEC Level 1 - Workskills

Newtown College NPTC
Newtown, Powys
09.2021 - 06.2022

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Diploma in Health and Care

Newtown College NTPC
Newtown, Powys
09.2021 - 06.2022

Skills

  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Communication skills
  • Nursing care
  • Compassionate care giver
  • Confidentiality


Affiliations

  • Amateur theatre productions
  • Dancing
  • Swimming
  • Walking

Timeline

Night care assistant

Charnwood Country Residents
06.2025 - 09.2025

Health care assistant

Bethshan Nursing Home
09.2023 - 06.2024

Factory production worker

Control Techniques
10.2022 - 07.2023

Restaurant worker

McDonalds
01.2022 - 03.2022

BTEC Level 1 - Workskills

Newtown College NPTC
09.2021 - 06.2022

NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Diploma in Health and Care

Newtown College NTPC
09.2021 - 06.2022

Activities volunteer

The Garth Nursing Home
10.2020 - 03.2021

Restaurant cashier

Taj Mahal Indian Restaurant
11.2019 - 08.2020

John Beddoes Campus
10.2019 - 09.2020

Newtown High School
09.2015 - 10.2019
Sadie Darby