ANN OKONIKHERE
BIRMINGHAM
Summary
Compassionate Health Care Assistant with extensive experience at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through attentive support and effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care while maintaining strict hygiene protocols and promoting patient dignity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Assistant
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
05.2024 - Current
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Facilitated smooth patient transfers by coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and families for seamless transitions.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Reduced stress levels for patients and families by providing clear communication and timely updates on care plans.
Health Care Assistant
Brookes Recruitment Limited
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
- Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
- Performed vital signs monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of any abnormalities to the medical team.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
Community Health Care Assistant
Domcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Nursing Assistant
Benin Medical Care
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
Education
Master of Science - Management And International Business
Birmingham City University
Birmingham01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ambrose Alli University
Ekpoma,Edo State02-2016
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Attention to detail
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Observing responses
- Catheter care
- Patient positioning
- Calm under stress
- Mobility assistance
- Care monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and social support
- Transporting patients
- Patient observation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood pressure measurement
- Emotional support
- Basic life support
- First aid certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
Languages
English
Certification
Care Certificate - NHS
First Aid and CPR -NHS
AED - NHS
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust
05.2024 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Brookes Recruitment Limited
10.2023 - 05.2024
Community Health Care Assistant
Domcare
01.2023 - 01.2024
Nursing Assistant
Benin Medical Care
11.2018 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Management And International Business
Birmingham City University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Ambrose Alli University
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