Tania Fairhurst
Preston
Summary
Committed Health Care Assistant focused on enhancing daily life of patients through compassionate care. Provides physical assistance and mental stimulation for holistic wellbeing. Diligent in monitoring symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
Compassionate 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.
Committed Healthcare Assistant offering proven success in [Type] roles. Prioritises patient wellbeing, safety and dignity through conscientious care and support. Dedicated to achieving optimum health outcomes with comprehensive [Type] treatments.
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with knack for building rapport and ensuring patient comfort. Excel in assisting with daily living activities and providing emotional support. Known for improving patient satisfaction by fostering warm, caring environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Healthcare assistant
Barchester
Preston, Lancashire
01.2023 - 02.2026
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
- Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
- Delivered high-quality, dedicated care to clients with disability, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Prepared nutritionally-balanced meals and assisted with feeding to guarantee wellbeing of individuals under care.
Education
GCSEs - Maths english
Parklands high school
PrestonSkills
- Dementia care training
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Adapting to patient needs
- Patient engagement
- Nutrition management
- Toileting and grooming
- Excellent bedside manner
- Clear communication
- Meal delivery
- Empathy and compassion
- Mobility assistance
- Patient care plans
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Housekeeping
- Personal care
- Dementia awareness
- End Of Life Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Mental health support
- Manual handling training
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
Languages
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Healthcare assistant
Barchester
01.2023 - 02.2026
GCSEs - Maths english
Parklands high school