Amal Thomas
Swords
Summary
Professional health care with experience interacting with patients daily to deliver top-quality healthcare services. Practiced in recording vital signs and supporting medical staff with various patient care tasks. Certified CPR and QQI level5 health care. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
nazearth house
Dublin, Co. Dublin
11.2022 - Current
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Participated in educational opportunities related to health care assistant duties.
- Assisted with cleaning of rooms between patients; restocke.d supplies as needed
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Utilized strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
- Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
- Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with mobility exercises for immobile patients under direction of physical therapist or nurse.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Utilized effective communication skills with patients, families, and team members.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols to protect both patients and staff.
- Provided post-operative care to promote healing and prevent complications.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented patient care and progress in medical charts.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Facilitated group recreational activities promoting social interaction among residents.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
Health Care Assistant
mowlam health care
Kilkenny, Kilkenny
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Supporting with patient care, non-clinical support and infection control
- Assisting patients with their enquires and responding to all requests promptly and effectively Identifying concerns with patients health and escalating to the clinical team
- Managing suppliers for equipment, medical suppliers and services, maintain adequate stock level
- Helping the resident to their day to day routines
- Maintaining accurate patients records in line with practiceguidelines
- Handling clinical waste correctly while following established decontamination polices
Education
QQI Level 5 Health Care - Health Care
Chevron Collage
Wexford05-2024
Master of Science - Msc Management Pratice
Letterkenny Institute of Techonology
Letterkenny10-2020
Skills
- Care Monitoring
- Basic Life Support
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Observation
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Positioning
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Injury Prevention
- Quality Assurance
- Patient evaluations
- Biohazard Disposal
- HIPAA Compliance
- Emergency Response
- CPR Certification
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Care Technician (NCPCT)
- Interpersonal Skills
- Decision-Making
- Team building
- Oral Hygiene
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Patient Management
- Quick problem solver
- Documentation expert
- CPR/AED
- Time Management
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Community activities
- Organizational Skills
- Infection control procedures
- Multitasking
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
nazearth house
11.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
mowlam health care
06.2022 - 08.2024
QQI Level 5 Health Care - Health Care
Chevron Collage
Master of Science - Msc Management Pratice
Letterkenny Institute of Techonology
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