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Gary Birch

Middleton,Greater Manchester

Summary

Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records..

Diligent health care team member with skills and training to safely support patients and assist clinical team members. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload.

Overview

8
years of professional experience

Work History

Advantage Angels
Warrington, Greater Manchester

Senior Care Assistant
09.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Greeted visitors in person and via telephone calls.
  • Assisted in day-to-day care and support, carrying out washing, and bathing and feeding support to ease patient responsibilities.
  • Promoted physical and emotional health and wellbeing of residents through empathetic care and attentive assistance in daily tasks.
  • Helped residents to complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Built caring and supportive relationships with residents to provide mental stimulation and enhance daily life.
  • Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment,

N.H.S Foundation Trust
Manchester, LAN

Nursing Assistant Band 3
03.2021 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
  • Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
  • Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
  • Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
  • Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
  • Reported non-compliant behaviour to head nurses to maintain high-quality care.
  • Responded to patient call lights and supported continuum of care with appropriate interventions.
  • Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
  • Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
  • Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
  • Administered oral medication to incapacitated patients as outlined in care plans.
  • Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
  • Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
  • Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
  • Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
  • Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
  • Assisted patients with ADL management and supported ambulation to promote healing.
  • Supported nurses during medical procedures, contributing to successful treatment plans.
  • Utilised basic nursing equipment proficiently whilst providing routine care to bedridden patients.
  • Managed proper waste disposal within the ward, maintaining a sanitary environment.
  • Assisted in transporting patients safely around the hospital for various appointments.
  • Enhanced patient recovery process by assisting with physiotherapy sessions.
  • Provided high-quality patient care, resulting in increased comfort and satisfaction.
  • Assisted with daily activities to enhance quality of life for patients.
  • Engaged elderly dementia patients through cognitive stimulation activities promoting mental well-being.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening and empathy, encouraging open communication.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment by following hygiene standards and protocols.
  • Organised patient records meticulously, aiding swift retrieval when needed.
  • Delivered compassionate emotional support to patients during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, ensuring early detection of potential health issues.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families for better understanding of treatments.
  • Engaged with patients using active listening and open-ended questioning to build meaningful relationships.
  • Followed and promoted protocols and procedures to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and safety.
  • Turned and positioned patients to maintain comfort and minimise problems.
  • Maximised patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Performed patient assessments, documented vital signs and reported changes to supervisors.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Established relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to promote patients' personal care plan goal achievement.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioural concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.

Cygnet Health Care
Bury, Borough of Bury

Support Worker
06.2021 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Promoted wellbeing and self-reliance, providing boundaries and direction.
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion, and supported members.
  • Tracked client behaviours, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.

Iron Mountain
HEYWOOD, Greater Manchester

Data Centre Specialist
09.2018 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Organising government files which are to be transferred to job centres all over the uk
  • . • Removing documents and replacing them in accordance to government guidelines.
  • • Auditing document boxes. • Picking and organising file destructs (expired files).
  • Provided support for day-to-day operation of communications systems, computer systems and networks.
  • Retrieved, separated and sorted program output and sent data to specified users.
  • Established and maintained company network and data communications systems.
  • Modified web pages to address performance or user experience issues.
  • Used computer terminals to enter commands and activate peripheral equipment controls.

Meridian Business Suppor
Stretford, Greater Manchester

Data Specialist
09.2017 - 04.2018

Job overview

• Organising government files which are to be transferred to job centres all over the uk

. • Removing documents and replacing them in accordance to government guidelines.

• Auditing document boxes.

• Picking and organising file destructs (expired files).

  • Analysed large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and providing actionable recommendations.
  • Improved data integrity with rigorous auditing and cleansing.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams in delivering data input, extraction and analyses.
  • Verified and input data from external sources, confirming accuracy before integration.
  • Implemented data workflows to streamline automated Power BI and Databricks input.
  • Created bespoke reports according to requests, presenting clear, informative data insights.

Fourseasons Care
Middleton, Greater Manchester

Care Assistant
02.2017 - 05.2017

Job overview

  • Assisting with personal care on a nightly basis.
  • • Liaising with the night shift nurse on progression throughout the night. • Assisting with bathing,feeding and dressing.
  • • Worked well as a team member with all staff. and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Adapted to service users' needs and requests to maintain personalised care.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.

Education

Arden University
Greater Manchester

BSC (Hons) from Healthcare Management
09.2021

University Overview

  • Continuing education in Bsc (Hons) Healthcare Management

Skills

  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Elderly care expertise
  • Inspiring leadership style
  • Patient listener
  • Medication administration
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Nursing care
  • Care plan management
  • Personal care

Timeline

Senior Care Assistant
Advantage Angels
09.2021 - Current
Support Worker
Cygnet Health Care
06.2021 - 09.2021
Nursing Assistant Band 3
N.H.S Foundation Trust
03.2021 - 11.2024
Data Centre Specialist
Iron Mountain
09.2018 - 04.2021
Data Specialist
Meridian Business Suppor
09.2017 - 04.2018
Care Assistant
Fourseasons Care
02.2017 - 05.2017
Arden University
BSC (Hons) from Healthcare Management
Gary Birch