FETAC level 5 qualified Healthcare Assistant, with 20 years of service, providing patient centered care with focus on enhancing patient wellbeing with dignity and respect when they are at their most vulnerable state. A conscientious and principled worker delivering safe and secure care, diligent monitoring and compassionate support to optimise patient care. Committed service to increasing knowledge of treatments to better understand and empathize, through hands-on learning and detail-oriented record-keeping, education and training. Skilled at maintaining relationships and communication with patients and colleagues, effectively working with the multidisciplinary team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Healthcare Assistant,
St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park
Dublin 4
11.2006 - Current
Helped patients to complete day to day tasks, including bathing dressing and feeding. Supported Senior Nurses in the delivery of patient focused care through team work and mutual respect.
Safely and securely moved and handled residents in line with stringent Health and Safety regulations and requirements.
Prepared ward equipment through proper and regular decontamination specifically before and immediately after use.
Provided personalized care and support to patients, helping them retain maximum independence.
Safely escorted patients to and from hospitals for consultation or treatment purposes.
Monitored patient's condition through assessment of vital signs, oral intake, fluid intake and output, bowel movements, escalating concerns to Senior Nurse.
Assisted Senior Nurse in wound care and dressing of patient's wounds.
Participated in up to date in-house training and initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Improved working knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control through training.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
Ensure prompt ordering and organized stocking to allow easy access.
Answered queries from patients and their relatives.
Assessed patients to see if they were ready for discharge.
Attending staff meetings.
Respected patients confidentiality at all times.
Physiotherapist Assistant
TLC Nursing Home
Santry, Dublin 9
07.2005 - 11.2006
Assisted Physiotherapists during sessions to show patients how best to implement their treatment plans to help them enjoy their utmost independence.
Helped physiotherapists keep up with scheduled appointments by completing documentation of individualised comprehensive assessment and goal achievement.
Studied treatment plans and adjusted exercises periodically to maximise benefits.
Created individualised exercise programmes for patients while working in elderly care setting.
Collaborated with physiotherapist to deliver group exercise classes.
Healthcare Assistant
Ryevale Nursing Home
Leixlip, Co Kildare
06.2001 - 07.2005
Improved daily life of service users through compassionate conversation and encouraging participation in individual and social activities.
Provided client focused care and assistance in all areas of activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, toileting, feeding while promoting their independence.
Vigilantly monitored changes in physical and mental health, reporting any deterioration to Staff Nurse for urgent attention.
Education
Level 5 QQI Award - Healthcare Assistant/Healthcare Support
FETAC
Dublin
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Iligan Medical Center College
Iligan City, Philippines
03.1998 - 03.1998
Skills
Infection prevention and control
Setting up equipment
Health and safety awareness
Clinical waste disposal
Organisational skills
Moving and handling
Team player
Data confidentiality
Patient transfer supporting
Compassionate communicator
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant,
St Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park
11.2006 - Current
Physiotherapist Assistant
TLC Nursing Home
07.2005 - 11.2006
Healthcare Assistant
Ryevale Nursing Home
06.2001 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Iligan Medical Center College
03.1998 - 03.1998
Level 5 QQI Award - Healthcare Assistant/Healthcare Support