I am extremely interested in the role of care assistant that is currently available. My background includes excellent experience providing patient service and compassionate care in both health care facility and in-home environments.
With 4 years of experience as a healthcare assistant, I am adept in diagnostic support, charting, and patient care. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate documentation and time management abilities, I excel at:
Assisting with procedures and treatment interventions.
Completing and submitting clinical documentation.
Following up with patients regarding appointments, test results, and referrals.
Preparing shift and bedside reports.
Ensuring that all health and safety standards are met according to the HIPAA regulations.
Hands-on experience in assisting nurses in personal care tasks where technical skills are not mandatory.
Providing individualized patient care by tending to the specific needs and requirements of each person.
Bathing, grooming, and dressing patients.
Meal planning, housekeeping, feeding, ambulation, and medication reminders.
Aside from ensuring that all patients are well looked after physically, it is my belief that the most important requirement as a care assistant is to ensure that patients feel relaxed and happy. As a result, I do my utmost to make sure that each patient retains as much of his/her independence as possible. As well as being dedicated and hardworking, I take genuine pride in caring for people from all cultures.
Having met the academic requirements, I graduated with a degree in Applied Microbiology and Brewing in 2012. I specialized in Medical Microbiology. I also have an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Health and Safety, Dementia Awareness, Infection Control which were local trainings in my place of work but equivalent to the essential requirements. Finally, I am tech-savvy with certificates in Microsoft 365 Professional and Certified Google Analytics which are vital for the administrative responsibilities attached to this role.
Care Certificate, Dementia Awareness, Occupational health and safety, First Aid, Microsoft 365
06/2020 - Current Mental Health
Support Worker
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba — Yaba
Maintained confidentiality of clients' information, ensuring inputted
data was stored correctly in the patient record information system database .
Assessed gaps in competence and knowledge base, proactively organising
and completing relevant training for continued professional development.
Worked cohesively with treating practitioners and allied health
professionals to provide advice, practical support, advocacy, resources and
follow-up to clients.
Maintained high-quality, accurate and timely case notes and records in for
traceability and HIPAA compliance purposes.
Facilitated clients and their families to access quality care services by
providing timely intake, assessment and appropriate intervention.
Provided assistance to clients with accessing relevant community services
such as education, training and employment to enhance wellbeing.
Developed relationships with medical, welfare, educational and other
agencies regarding referral and service provision for clients.
Provided support to clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering
access to additional resources as needed.
Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet
changing needs.
Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community
settings.
Ran community programmes to limit further client intervention and
follow-up care.
01/2018 - 02/2020 Healthcare Assistant
The Good Shepherd Specialist Hospital Enugu— Enugu
Prepared healthy, appropriate meals and provided additional mealtime
planning, feeding and support.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient
care.
Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly
reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan
objectives.
Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid
continued client assessment.
Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking
continual improvement and development.
Supported numerous individuals in maximising physical, intellectual,
emotional and social capabilities through individualised care plans.
Facilitated communication between caregiving teams and hospital
departments, improving continuity of care.
Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and
communication.
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