A caring and reliable Health Care Assistant, with nursing qualifications and a commitment to delivering high quality care at all times. Enjoys contributing as a hardworking member of the team, and is equally confident working independently. Considered to be a supportive colleague, who motivates others with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Communicates effectively with patients, families and colleagues alike, and is also comfortable interacting with physically and mentally disabled
Career Summary
Support Worker
Telford Lodge Care Home, UK Mar 2013 – May 2014
• Supporting patients with their personal care, including feeding, transportation and other general welfare needs
• Completing accurate daily and monthly reports on patient wellbeing and progress, ensuring completion in a timely manner
• Monitoring patients, ensuring there was no deterioration in their physical wellbeing and no signs of illness
• Developing positive professional relationships with patients and their families, and involving them in decisions about their care
Support Worker
Roshini Care Home, UK Jan – Feb 2013
• Carrying out duties as described above, and additionally communicating with Doctors and Nurses regarding patient wellbeing
Health Care Assistant
The Limes Residential Care Home, UK Aug – Dec 2012
• Carrying out duties as described above
Health Care Assistant
Care Outlook, UK Jun – Nov 2012
• Visiting patients in their own homes to assist them with their personal needs, monitor their vital signs and provide emotional support
• Visiting up to 20 patients a day, ensuring they were treated with respect, discretion and empathy
Staff Nurse
Navjivan Hospital, India Oct 2010 – Sep 2011
• Administering medication, including injections, and measuring vital signs including temperature and pulse
• Supporting doctors – mainly during their ward rounds, but also occasionally in the operating theatre
Staff Nurse
Sri Balaji Action Medical Hospital, India Mar 2009 – Sep 2010
• Carrying out duties as described above
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) degree: Nursing and Health Care, University of West London, UK
Modules included: Evidence-based Practice, Anatomy and Physiology, Sexual Health Promotion, HIV 2013
Diploma: General Nursing and Midwifery, India 2009
Professional Development
Certification: Patient Handling Safely 2013
Certification: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults 2013
Certification: Fire Safety Awareness Training 2013
Certification: Infection Control 2013
Certification: Dementia Awareness 2013
Certification: English for Speakers of Other Languages, UK 2012
Key I.T. Skills
Microsoft: Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Official registration: Delhi Nursing Council License Number 23115
Languages: Fluent English and Hindi, spoken Punjabi and Gujarati