Helpful Support Worker committed to making patients/clients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient/client rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker
A24 Group, and Newcross Healthcare Solutions
Plymouth, Devon
05.2022 - Current
Assisting patients with activities of daily living, which include bathing, mouth care, grooming, and feeding
Assisting in serving meals and drinks, feeding residents who are unable to feed themselves, and ensuring that each resident receives the meal that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs
Assisting in recording patient’s activities for the day on their patient chart to ensure person-centered care and continuity of care for the patient, such as toileting, mobility, pad change, fluid, and food intake
Assisting patients with mobility using different mobility aids such as hoist, Sara Stedy, Zimmer frames, standing aid, patient transfer turntable, and wheelchair to reduce patient’s risk of fall
Assisting incontinent patients by repositioning them according to their care plan to prevent pressure ulcers and changing bedpans
Preserving patient safety and maintaining confidentiality regarding patients’ information
Conveying relevant information about the resident's physiological or psychological conditions to the nurse in charge or manager, to ensure an up-to-date care plan, so that holistic care is given to each resident
Responding to call bells promptly to ensure that residents are adequately cared for
Actively communicating and listening to them during routine checks to ensure person centered care which enables needs of residents to be met.
Collaborated with members of multi-disciplinary teams when required for patient care decisions.
Healthcare Assistant
Cera Care Agency.
Plymouth, Devon
11.2021 - 05.2022
Assisted patients with activities of daily living
Trained to give medication to residents
Promoted positive mental, and physical health with residents
Monitored residents' fluid and food intake to ensure their meals are given to them at the right time to enable them to meet their nutritional requirements according to their care plan
Coordinated and assisted residents, using all equipment and aids for immobile residents
Ensured a neat and clean area for residents to prevent falls and promote healthy living
Evaluated all care plans and assisted dependent residents according to their care plan
Maintained confidentiality of all residents’ information.
Health Care Assistant
Pioneer Hospital.
Awka, Nigeria
04.2019 - 08.2021
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and bathing
Analyzed the needs of patients and helped to go to the bathroom if required
Coordinated with residents and assisted them in using all equipment and aids for immobile residents
Ensured a neat and clean area for residents and helped to make beds and tidy the room
Evaluated all care plans and facilitated changes if required
Maintained confidentiality of all patient information.
Health Care Assistant
All Saints Hospital.
Onitsha, Nigeria
02.2018 - 03.2019
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Supplied, collected, and emptied patient bedpans frequently.
Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
Interacted positively with family members of patients while delivering compassionate care.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests promptly.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
Skills
ADL Support
Mobility Support
Feeding Assistance
Infection Control
Patient Companionship
Bedsore Prevention
Patient Observation
Injury Prevention
Patient Positioning
Emergency Response
Care Monitoring
CPR Certification
Basic Life Support
Documentation Expert
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Room Cleaning and Restocking
Attention to Detail
Oral Hygiene
Calm Under Stress
Helping With Medication
Vital Signs
Transporting Patients
Certification
Basic Life Support
Moving and Handling People
Mental Capacity Act
Oliver McGowan Training on Autism and Learning Disabilities