Timothy Knifton
Bridlington,East Ridings of Yorkshire
Summary
Compassionate Care Assistant with deep understanding of patient needs, providing exceptional support in daily living activities. Strong communicator, building trusting relationships with patients and families. Adept at maintaining clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with care plans. Brings warmth, patience, and reliability to every interaction, enhancing patient well-being and comfort. Care professional with hands-on experience in providing compassionate and personalised care to individuals. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, administering medication, and maintaining safe and clean environment. Strong communication skills make it easy to engage with residents and their families, ensuring comfort and trust. Friendly and compassionate with natural ability to connect with people. Skilled in communication and patience, ensuring comfort and understanding in challenging situations. Reliable and always ready to lend helping hand, promoting supportive environment. Eager to bring empathy and care to those in need. Empathetic individual with impeccable customer service and interpersonal skills. Works well under pressure with savvy time management and prioritisation. Demonstrates strong resilience and active listening. Dedicated care worker with knowledge of diverse care needs. Offers companionship and engaging activities for clients. Holds local area knowledge and driving licence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
09.2023 - Current
- Supported patient wellbeing by planning and participating in daily activities and exercise.
- Reviewed individualised care plans, making changes based on progress and required improvements.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Discussed future care with patients and families, demonstrating emotional resilience, active listening and compassion.
- Changed and reapplied dressings on patient wounds and injuries for optimum healing.
- Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
- Kept patients, carers and families updated on health conditions through regular communications.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Assisted in walking, talking and movement activities for rehabilitation purposes.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
Health Care Assistant
Mid Yorkshire NHS
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
01.2000 - 09.2023
- Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
- Monitored patient progress, identifying and proactively addressing obstacles hindering recovery.
- Provided 24-hour care by periodically monitoring and recording patient status, highlighting concerns to nursing staff.
- Recorded vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse, contributing to patient health monitoring.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Aided in bathing, dressing and general mobility.
- Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
- Documented care provided and observations accurately in patient records, ensuring legal compliance and continuity of care.
- Measured and recorded patient temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight throughout hospital stay.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE
St Wilfreds
Castleford, WKF1993
Skills
- Elderly care
- Health and safety protocols
- Vitals monitoring and recording
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Phlebotomy
- Basic life support
- End Of Life Care
- Infection prevention and control
- Pulse and temperature checks
- Manual handling certification
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Cannulation
- Patient care
- Confidentiality understanding
- Patient bathing
- Use of medical software
- Infection control procedures
- Mobility support
- Care plan management
- Patient safeguarding
- Patient relationship building
- Manual handling
Accomplishments
- Nominated and won Carer of the Year 2024 for Barchester Healthcare
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Infection Control Champion for Barchester Healthcare
- End of Life Champion for Barchester Healthcare
- Buddy Champion for Barchester Healthcare
Timeline
Care Assistant
Barchester Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Mid Yorkshire NHS
01.2000 - 09.2023
GCSEs - GCSE
St Wilfreds