SHABNA AFSALSHA
Chipping Norton
Summary
Care Assistant position within a reputable care home offering visa sponsorship and professional development opportunities.
A dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant with extensive experience across hospital, residential, and agency care settings. Skilled in providing high-quality personal care, supporting mobility, assisting during mealtimes, and maintaining hygiene standards while adhering to infection control protocols. Known for excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Compassionate Healthcare Assistant with extensive experience in hospital, residential, and agency care settings. Deliver high-quality personal care, support mobility, and assist during mealtimes while adhering to hygiene standards and infection control protocols. Foster excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability to enhance patient wellbeing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant
New Dawn Support Service Ltd
London
12.2023 - Current
- Recorded vital signs and maintained accurate records
- Supported patients with personal hygiene and mobility
- Provided emotional support and companionship
Health Care Assistant
Witney Care
Oxfordshire
03.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting support
- Assisted with mobility, transferring residents safely and using appropriate equipment
- Supported residents during mealtimes, ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration
- Maintained resident comfort, hygiene standards, and a safe living environment
- Offered companionship and emotional support to promote wellbeing
- Followed individual care plans and promptly reported changes to senior staff
- Worked collaboratively with care teams to deliver person-centred support
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance skills and best practice
- Assisted patients with daily personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, promoting dignity and comfort.
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
Healthcare Assistant
Santhula Trust Hospital
Koothattukulam, Kerala
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Delivered personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Assisted with patient mobility and use of assistive devices
- Administered prescribed medications and documented accurately
Healthcare Assistant
Ponnus Vridha Sadhanam & Charitable Society
Attingal, Kerala
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Kerala University
Kerala, India03.2015
Higher Secondary Certificate (Plus Two) -
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Kerala, India03.2012
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) -
Kerala State Board of Examination
Kerala, India03.2010
Skills
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Adaptable and able to work under pressure
- Personal hygiene and feeding assistance
- Knowledge of care plans and safety procedures
- Accurate documentation and record-keeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection prevention and control
- Manual handling and mobility support
- Personal care
- Clear communication
- Manual handling
- Patient support
- Emotional support
- Safety protocols
- Hygiene maintenance
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality understanding
Certification
- Care Essentials - Mandatory Training (UK), 2025-01-01
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism, 2024-01-01
- ELF (E-Learning for Health) Modules, 2024-01-01
- Care Certificate - NVQ Level 2, 2024-01-01
- Healthcare Assistant Training, NICE, 2022-01-01
- First Aid Certification, Red Cross Society of India, 2022-01-01
- Welfare Academy UK - CPD Accredited Mandatory & Statutory CSTF Aligned Training, 2025-06-01
- Care Certificate - Welfare Academy UK, 2025-06-01
Reference
1. Natasha Chibanda
Director New Dawn Support Services Ltd
natasha@newdawnsupport.co.uk
2. Lukose Joseph
Director Witney Care
info@witneycare.co.uk
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
New Dawn Support Service Ltd
12.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Santhula Trust Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
Health Care Assistant
Witney Care
03.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Ponnus Vridha Sadhanam & Charitable Society
06.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -
Kerala University
Higher Secondary Certificate (Plus Two) -
Board of Higher Secondary Examination
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) -
Kerala State Board of Examination