Shamila Nishani Hettiarachchi
Kilburn,United Kingdom
Summary
Professional Healthcare Assistant with 25+ years of experience delivering first-class care and support. Improves physical and mental wellbeing with compassion and clinical knowledge. Healthcare Assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients in care home settings. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Healthcare assistant
Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow on the Hill, United Kingdom
11.2016 - Current
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved wellbeing.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical equipment and accessories.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes for care plan adjustments.
Senior healthcare assistant
Abbey Field West London Society
Kingsbury, United Kingdom
06.1999 - 04.2016
- Effectively monitored patient progress, entering progress notes and physical observations into system
- Maximised dignity and independence of service users by encouraging residents to practise skills within their capability.
- Wrote clear and accurate clinical notes in line with departmental standards and procedures.
- Served meals and beverages to residents and assisted in feeding as appropriate.
- Coordinated execution of comprehension care plans with nurses, doctors and occupational therapists.
- Performed light domestic duties to support residents in supported living maintain clean and orderly living space.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care
University of Bolton
Bolton 09.2019 - 06.2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Care Certificate
National Heath Service UK
United Kingdom 08.2016 - 02.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Palliative care Level 3
Northern Council for Further Education
United Kingdom 09.2009 - 03.2010
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
Qualification & Curriculum Authority
United Kingdom 07.2008 - 07.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Reading, Writing & Listening
ESOL
London 09.2001 - 07.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Infomation Technology
City & Guilds
United Kingdom 09.2000 - 10.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Fashion and clothing
London open college network
United Kingdom 09.1999 - 06.2000
GCSEs -
Good Shepard Convent
Panadura Sri Lanka 01.1981 - 12.1991
Skills
- Safeguarding policy compliance
- Elderly care expertise
- Hoist operation
- Patient transfer support
- Venepuncture
- Dementia care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Moving and handling
- Infection prevention and control
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care
University of Bolton
09.2019 - 06.2023
Healthcare assistant
Northwick Park Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Care Certificate
National Heath Service UK
08.2016 - 02.2017
Certificate of Higher Education - Palliative care Level 3
Northern Council for Further Education
09.2009 - 03.2010
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
Qualification & Curriculum Authority
07.2008 - 07.2009
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Reading, Writing & Listening
ESOL
09.2001 - 07.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Infomation Technology
City & Guilds
09.2000 - 10.2001
Certificate of Higher Education - Certificate in Fashion and clothing
London open college network
09.1999 - 06.2000
Senior healthcare assistant
Abbey Field West London Society
06.1999 - 04.2016
GCSEs -
Good Shepard Convent
01.1981 - 12.1991
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