Vinal Patel
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional specializing in elderly and dementia care, with a strong focus on end-of-life sensitivity. Skilled in NHS policies, infection control, and healthcare software, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Proven ability to communicate effectively with dementia patients and families, while managing diabetes and maintaining patient dignity. Committed to enhancing patient care quality within the NHS framework through ethical practices and high safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health care assistant
Goldstar Care Ltd.
London, United Kingdom
11.2023 - 08.2025
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, swiftly relieving minor discomforts.
- Monitored vital signs meticulously for accurate readings and timely reporting of issues.
- Collaborated with nurses to ensure comprehensive patient care and smooth recovery paths.
- Prepared nutritious meals and provided feeding support, enhancing patient health outcomes.
- Maintained patient hygiene with dignity, ensuring comfort and respect at all times.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication channels.
- Escorted patients safely for tests and procedures within hospital premises.
- Ensured strict adherence to infection control measures for a safe environment.
Health care assistant
Redspot Care Ltd
London, United Kingdom
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Ensured adequate stock levels of medical supplies, facilitating consistent care delivery during shifts.
- Handled challenging behaviours of dementia patients effectively, avoiding forceful measures.
- Regularly changed wound dressings to support and expedite healing.
- Documented patient progress thoroughly, aiding medical staff in developing treatment plans.
- Escorted patients safely for tests and procedures within hospital premises.
- Supported physical therapy sessions with patients, enhancing their mobility capabilities.
- Meticulously monitored vital signs to guarantee accurate health assessments.
- Administered non-prescription medications under supervision, promptly alleviating minor discomforts.
Health care assistant
Community Health Centre Mehlav
Anand, Gujarat, India
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored patients' vital signs to ensure accurate readings and timely interventions.
- Managed challenging behaviour of dementia patients using compassionate techniques.
- Prepared nutritious meals to support balanced dietary needs of patients.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies to facilitate uninterrupted care services.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns by distributing literature and clearly communicating messages.
- Kept detailed records of patient progress to assist medical staff in treatment planning.
- Assisted in patient care, enhancing comfort and overall well-being.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National Forensic Science University
India 11.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
India 06.2017 - 08.2020
Skills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Physiological knowledge
- Blood pressure measurement
- Respecting cultural differences
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Elderly care proficiency
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Adapting to patient needs
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Wound dressing expertise
- Handling distressed patients
- Diabetes management techniques
- Sensory impairment communication
- Supporting family members
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Dementia care training
- Patient dignity preservation
- Use of medical software
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Exercise and activity planning
- Equipment sterilisation
- Patient engagement
- Patient care
- Elderly care
- Nutrition management
- Exceptional communicator
- Medication Administration
- Pain management
- Home care
- Excellent bedside manner
- Emergency response training
- Patient mobility assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring observations
- Patient care plans
- NHS Health Checks
- Toileting and grooming
- Meal delivery
- Patient transporting
- Mobility assistance
- Bedside manner
- Taking blood samples
- Linen sterilisation and distribution
- Disability support
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Empathy and compassion
- Person-centred care plans
- Clear communication
- Patient temperature and respiration monitoring
- Clinical record-keeping
- First Aid
- Personal care assistance
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- End Of Life Care
- Infection prevention
- Care plan management
- Disability Care
Certification
care certificate
Adult social care level 2 qualification certificate
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Gujarati
Native
Punjabi
Intermediate
Timeline
Health care assistant
Goldstar Care Ltd.
11.2023 - 08.2025
Health care assistant
Redspot Care Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2023
Health care assistant
Community Health Centre Mehlav
12.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Forensic Science
National Forensic Science University
11.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Sardar Patel University
06.2017 - 08.2020