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Work history
Education
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Shehnila Samsuddin Desai

Bolton,Greater Manchester

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in dementia care, demonstrating exceptional reliability and punctuality. Proficient in time management and problem-solving, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding awareness, with a keen attention to detail. Adept at working independently and utilising medical software to enhance patient care. Committed to advancing career goals within the healthcare sector by leveraging core competencies and professional skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Care assistant

HOMECARE FOR YOU
01.2024 - Current

1. Personal Care Support

  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
  • Assist with daily living tasks such as washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Support with toileting needs and continence care.
  • Help clients with mobility, including using hoists, frames, or wheelchairs.
  • Assist with feeding and ensuring dietary needs are met.

2. Emotional and Social Support

  • Provide companionship and engage clients in conversation and activities.
  • Support clients to maintain independence and confidence.
  • Be sensitive and respectful towards clients’ emotional needs and wellbeing.

3. Household Assistance

  • Carry out light housekeeping such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying.
  • Assist with meal preparation and ensure a clean and safe environment.
  • Help with shopping and other domestic tasks where required.

4. Health-Related Tasks

  • Remind or assist with medication (according to training and care plan).
  • Monitor and record changes in health, behaviour, or wellbeing.
  • Report concerns to senior staff, nurses, or family members as appropriate.

5. Record Keeping and Communication

  • Maintain accurate daily care records and documentation.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Follow instructions in care plans and report any deviations.

6. Safety and Safeguarding

  • Follow health and safety guidelines, including infection control.
  • Protect clients from harm and report any safeguarding concerns immediately.
  • Ensure safe use of equipment and follow manual handling procedures.

7. Professional Conduct

  • Maintain confidentiality and respect clients’ dignity at all times.
  • Work as part of a team and support colleagues when needed.
  • Participate in training and development to maintain high standards of care.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.

Care assistant

Jewel home support
01.2023 - 01.2024

1. Community Engagement

  • Support individuals to access community services, education, volunteering, or employment opportunities.
  • Assist with planning and attending outings, appointments, and social events.

2. Behavioural Support

  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Aid in mobility exercises which resulted in improved physical strength among elderly residents.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Follow behaviour support plans for individuals with challenging behaviours.
  • Use de-escalation techniques and promote positive behaviour strategies.

3. Skills Development

  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
  • Help individuals learn and develop life skills (cooking, budgeting, hygiene, travel training).
  • Encourage goal-setting and track progress toward independence.

4. Cultural and Person-Centred Care

  • Respect cultural, religious, and personal preferences in all support activities.
  • Adapt support methods based on individual needs and communication styles.

5. Collaboration with Professionals

  • Work alongside social workers, nurses, therapists, and psychologists to deliver coordinated care.
  • Attend team meetings, reviews, and training sessions as required.

6. Emergency Support

  • Respond calmly and appropriately to emergencies or sudden changes in behaviour or health.
  • Provide basic first aid or call emergency services when needed.

7. Transportation Support

  • Assist individuals with travel, using public transport, or driving them (if applicable).
  • Ensure safe and comfortable transportation to activities or appointments.

8. Technology Support

  • Help individuals use technology (phones, tablets, communication devices).
  • Support with online appointments, virtual activities, or digital communication.

Recruitment coordinator

Talent Spiders HR Solution
Bharuch
05.2019 - 01.2020
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Candidate screening
  • Setup candidate interview appointment with hiring manager.
  • Performing reference and background checks.
  • Following up on the interview process status.

Recruitment coordinator

Pretorious Staffing Solution
Bharuch
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Screening resumes
  • Performing in-person and phone interviews with candidate
  • Following up on the interview process status
  • Sourcing and closing process
  • Making daily report
  • Created job adverts that drew in high-quality applicants through carefully crafted language and detail.

Education

Master of computer engineering (MSc) -

University of BOLTON

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - computer science

SVMIT
INDIA

Skills

Professional Skills

  • Time management
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Confidentiality and safeguarding awareness
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently
  • Dementia care expertise
  • Use of medical software

Affiliations

  • watching movie
  • cooking
  • Learn new task and targets

Languages

English
Advanced

Certification


  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Record keeping, reading care plans, and communicating accurately.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adult Care)
  • Common qualification for care assistants/support workers in the UK (or equivalent internationally).
  • Care Certificate
  • Standard induction training for new care workers in the UK.
  • Covers basic skills such as infection control, safeguarding, and communication.
  • First Aid/Basic Life Support Training
  • Manual Handling and Moving & Handling Training

Timeline

Care assistant

HOMECARE FOR YOU
01.2024 - Current

Care assistant

Jewel home support
01.2023 - 01.2024

Recruitment coordinator

Talent Spiders HR Solution
05.2019 - 01.2020

Recruitment coordinator

Pretorious Staffing Solution
06.2018 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Science (BSc) - computer science

SVMIT

Master of computer engineering (MSc) -

University of BOLTON
Shehnila Samsuddin Desai