Hi, I’m
Shahista Vahora
CROYDON,LONDON
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with strengths in building trusting relationships with Residents. Maintains clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety. Assists with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity among clients.
Overview
1
Certification
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Burrows house care home, GOLD CARE HOMEPenge, London
Health Care Assistant
2024.06 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Job overview
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with Residents by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment in Resident areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
Marengo CIMS Hospital Ahmedabad (JCI)Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Nursing Incharge
2017.03 - 2023.06 (6 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, adhering to infection-control policies.
- Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
- Communicated with patients and families to inform current condition and treatment options.
- Conducted emergency medical procedures, such as CPR, when necessary to save patients' lives.
- Supervised, trained and mentored new nurses on nursing requirements and procedures.
Global Hospital Pvt Ltd.Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Senior Nurse (CATHLAB DEPARTMENT)
2015.11 - 2017.03 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Supervised junior staff, providing training and mentorship to enhance skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Responded to medical emergencies, applying critical thinking and clinical skills to deliver prompt, effective care.
- Implemented infection control measures, minimising risk and promoting a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assist with Cardiologist consultant with cardiology procedures and post op Monitoring.
Shalby Hospital Pvt LtdAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
Registered ICU Nurse Practitioner
2014.03 - 2015.11 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Administered life-saving interventions and monitored critical patients in a high-pressure ICU setting, following established protocols.
- Managed ventilator support for patients with respiratory failure, adjusting settings to optimise oxygenation levels.
- Responded rapidly and effectively to medical emergencies within the hospital, showcasing advanced resuscitation skills.
- Managed patient care through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for diverse populations in a high-pressure environment.
Education
School of Nursing, Civil HospitalAhmedabad, IN
Diploma of Higher Education from Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery
2014-01
J D Patel High SchoolBorsad, IN
12th Class from Higher Secondary Education
2010-01
Skills
- documenting care
- manual handling
- critical thinking
- Clear communication
- Basic life support
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Dementia awareness
- Health and safety protocols
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Hindi
Proficient
C2
Certification
- Level 2 NVQ
- Diploma in Hospital Management
Hobbies and interests
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Continuous Learning and Professional Development
- Critical thinking and problem solving in challenging situation.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Burrows house care home, GOLD CARE HOME
2024.06 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 1 education.month_Label)
Nursing Incharge
Marengo CIMS Hospital Ahmedabad (JCI)
2017.03 - 2023.06 (6 education.years_Label & 3 education.months_Label)
Senior Nurse (CATHLAB DEPARTMENT)
Global Hospital Pvt Ltd.
2015.11 - 2017.03 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)
Registered ICU Nurse Practitioner
Shalby Hospital Pvt Ltd
2014.03 - 2015.11 (1 education.year_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
School of Nursing, Civil Hospital
Diploma of Higher Education from Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery
J D Patel High School
12th Class from Higher Secondary Education