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FAHIMA AKTER
Health Care Assistant
Summary
A proficient dedicated and Self-Motivated certified caregiver with experience in both residential/nursing homes. Fully vaccinated against HCI’s and highly knowledgeable in infection prevention control best practices in acute settings. Remarkable communication skills with both patients and co-workers whiles providing person-centered care/Holistic care in the most eƋective and eƌcient means.
Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
Established friendly rapport with patients to promote positive health and wellbeing.
Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
Provided quality personal care, such as dressing and bathing, while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
Promoted and encouraged independence while assisting patients with daily routines.
Communicated between hospital departments to improve patient care continuity.
Documented care plans, hospital actions and patient activities in line with best practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Northwood Nursing Homes
Old Ballymun Road, Santry
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating and drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
- Adhered to patient special diets and provided supplementary drinks under nursing staff supervision.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Aided patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Supervised patients on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assisted patients with hygiene needs.
- Cared for dying patients and prepared deceased for transfer to mortuary.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for [Type] patient rooms.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Level 5 - QQI AWARD COMPONENT CERTIFICATE Level 5
The Open College Ireland
Jun 2021 - 12.2021
QQI Level-5 -
Chevron College Ireland
11.2022 - Current
Skills
Medical Records Management
undefinedInterests
Timeline
QQI Level-5 -
Chevron College Ireland
11.2022 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Northwood Nursing Homes
11.2021 - Current
Level 5 - QQI AWARD COMPONENT CERTIFICATE Level 5
The Open College Ireland
Jun 2021 - 12.2021
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