I am a hardworking, proactive, self-motivated and reliable healthcare assistant with a love of care for the sick, old, elderly, people with dementia, people with learning disabilities and people with challenging behaviour. I am a good team player and can work under pressure. I can work with no or minimal supervision. I am honest, empathetic, and trustworthy.
I understand the importance of patient confidentiality whilst carrying out my duty in the clinics, hospital, medical centre, and nursing home and caring for patients in the comfort of their homes. I am a good listener with a good sense of humour. I am proficient in the use of computers. I use my good analytical and excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to promote and maintain patient well-being and independence.
Qualifications:
- Guide to Covid -19- Coronavirus
- Understanding Dignity in care
- BSc in Food Science and Human Nutrition
- English and Mathematics - equivalent to GCSE
Skills:
- Effective communication skills
- Good observation and engagement skills
- Teamwork
- Good interpersonal skills
- Competent
- Self - motivated
- Proficient in the use of computer
- Good time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
Healthcare Assistant - I have been working as a healthcare assistant since 2017. I provide person-centred and personal care, ensuring clients' comfort, respect and dignity. Some of my roles include meal preparation, record keeping (e.g. daily report/ activities, food and fluid chat), attending handovers, supporting clients with personal care, collecting Covid -19 samples and screening clients for Covid, supporting the patient with toileting, repositioning patient in bed, use of hoists, observing and engaging with clients, managing risks, creating SMART/collaborative care plan, record change in clients presentation, work flexibly according to the rota including shifts, monitoring blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respiration and ensuring the health and safety of the clients, my colleagues and me by following covid protocol and organization policy.
- Reading
- Cooking
- Sightseeing
- Socializing