NITHIN JOHNSON
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Sutton,Surrey
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in nursing home providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Health care assistant
St Jude's Nursing Home
Sutton, Surrey
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Handled challenging behavior from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
Skills
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Use of medical software
- Blood pressure measurement
- Respecting cultural differences
- Clear communication
- Multitasking under pressure
- Patient care plans
- Manual handling training
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Commerce
Higher Secondary
Kollam, Kerala, India 08.2007 - 03.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Engineering
Modern Group of Engineering
Kollam, Kerala, India 06.2009 - 07.2011
Timeline
Health care assistant
St Jude's Nursing Home
04.2023 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Civil Engineering
Modern Group of Engineering
06.2009 - 07.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Commerce
Higher Secondary
08.2007 - 03.2009
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