Zitha Mdletshe
Belfast,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in elderly and dementia care, demonstrating a strong understanding of NHS policies and healthcare ethical standards. Proficient in infection prevention and control, patient dignity preservation, and cultural awareness, ensuring compassionate care for diverse patient populations. Skilled in multitasking under pressure, adapting to patient needs, and providing personal hygiene support while maintaining excellent bedside manner. Committed to enhancing patient engagement through clear communication and effective support for family members. Career goals include advancing within the healthcare sector to further improve patient care quality and operational efficiency.
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.
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Experienced in providing compassionate care in healthcare settings, focused on patient well-being and support. Capable of enhancing patient comfort and recovery through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, maintaining clean and safe environment, and collaborating with medical professionals.
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Compassionate healthcare professional with experience providing quality patient support. First Aid and CPR trained.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Next step
Belfast
04.2024 - Current
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with patients to promote mobility improvement.
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- 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.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
- 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.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
- 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.
- Helped service users improve their independence, building strength and confidence to enhance daily living.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting deterioration to senior carers for urgent attention.
- Improved service users' daily lives through compassionate conversation, empathetic care and community socialisation.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Provided compassionate personal care for elderly patients, offering support with washing, dressing and toileting.
- Safely and securely transported patients using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Promoted positive physical and emotional wellbeing through empathetic care and compassionate assistance.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Provided personalised care and support to vulnerable individuals, helping them retain maximum independence.
- Monitored patients' conditions closely and escalated concerns to senior staff.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Maintained up-to-date patient records to enable care continuity between support providers.
- Supported service user engagement in socialisation activities, promoting independence and positive wellbeing.
- Safely escorted patients to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
Skills
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Multitasking under pressure
- Dementia care training
- Supporting family members
- Patient dignity preservation
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Elderly care proficiency
- Respecting cultural differences
- Physiological knowledge
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Adapting to patient needs
- Handling distressed patients
- Equipment sterilisation
- Patient care
- Patient engagement
- Elderly care
- Monitoring observations
- Linen sterilisation and distribution
- Patient education
- Compassionate care giver
- Excellent bedside manner
- Mobility assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Toileting and grooming
- Bedside manner
- Clear communication
- Infection control procedures
- Home care
- NHS Health Checks
- Patient transporting
- Meal delivery
- Health assessment and monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Personal care
- Infection prevention and control
- Cultural awareness
- Activities of Daily Living
- Dementia awareness
- Patient transport
- Healthcare operations
- Hoist operation
- Personal hygiene support
Affiliations
- Working out at the gym
Timeline
Health care assistant
Next step
04.2024 - Current