Flora Wanjiru Nthiga
Celbridge,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in effective communication and patient support, complemented by a First Aid Certification. Demonstrates expertise in safe hoisting and manual handling practices, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Proficient in detailed patient monitoring, care documentation, and effective positioning techniques. Skilled in maintaining personal hygiene assistance and handling distressed patients with sensitivity, particularly those with dementia. Committed to upholding NHS policies and healthcare ethical standards while striving for excellence in patient care.
Flexible Health Care Assistant with more than 8 years of experience. Improves health outcomes and quality of life through meticulous service provision. Delivers attentive and compassionate care.
Proven ability to solve complex problems and remain calm in emergency situations. Skilled at maintaining relationships with patients to provide top-of-the-line care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Glen Nursing Home
Celbridge, Ireland
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Delivered empathetic, individualized care to residents, maintaining their comfort and dignity
- Supported residents with daily hygiene activities
- Tracked changes in patient conditions
- Monitored patient health status and communicated updates to nursing staff
- Ensured a clean and safe environment throughout the facility
- Managed transfers with the aid of adaptive equipment for resident safety
- Coordinated with medical professionals to ensure seamless patient support
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within the care home setting to foster a sense of community spirit among them .
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Nakuru Nursing Home and Maternity
Nakuru, Kenya
01.2015 - 11.2023
- Supported patients in maintaining personal hygiene and grooming routines
- Managed medical records to support patient care plans
- Supported residents in maintaining personal hygiene through daily care activities
- Recorded daily fluid intakes and outputs to ensure accurate monitoring
- Reported changes in patient health for timely nursing intervention
- Ensured cleanliness and safety within facility and resident areas
- Ensured safe transportation for residents utilizing wheelchairs and adaptive devices
- Coordinated closely with nurses and healthcare staff to ensure seamless care delivery
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
Emergency Medical Services, E-plus Ambulance Service
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries
- Executed foundational life-support techniques, including CPR and AED
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs such as blood pressure, respiration rate, and pulse rate
- Handled emergency calls efficiently and delivered prompt medical interventions
- Worked closely with dispatchers to respond promptly to emergencies calls.
- Maintained comprehensive patient reports for doctors' reference.
- Improved patient comfort during transport by providing compassionate care.
- Observed and reported changes in patient's condition during transport for timely intervention.
Education
Diploma - Mental Health Awareness
QQI Level 6 Mental Health awareness.
Ireland 03.2025 - 09.2025
Diploma - Professional Diploma in Addiction studies
The City Colleges
Dublin/Ireland 03.2025 - 09.2025
QQI Level 5 Major Award - Health Care Support Major Award
Chevron College
Dublin/Ireland 03.2024 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Psychology in Mental Health
University of Warwick
United Kingdom 09.2025 -
High School Diploma - undefined
Siakago Secondary School
Diploma - Food and Beverage Production and Service
Machakos Technical University
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Safe Hoisting Practices
- Safe Manual Handling Practices
- Patient Support
- First Aid Certification Achieved
- Patient Care Documentation
- Detailed Patient Monitoring
- Effective Patient Positioning
- Personal hygiene maintenance assistance
- Handling distressed patients
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- Communicating with dementia patients
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
Certification
- Nursing Assistant
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
- Hand Hygiene
- IELTS - 6.5
Languages
Swahili
English
Custom
- Swahili, First Language
- English, C2 Proficient
Affiliations
- Activities like music, art, cooking
Timeline
Master of Science - Psychology in Mental Health
University of Warwick
09.2025 -
Diploma - Mental Health Awareness
QQI Level 6 Mental Health awareness.
03.2025 - 09.2025
Diploma - Professional Diploma in Addiction studies
The City Colleges
03.2025 - 09.2025
QQI Level 5 Major Award - Health Care Support Major Award
Chevron College
03.2024 - 08.2025
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Glen Nursing Home
12.2023 - 09.2025
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Nakuru Nursing Home and Maternity
01.2015 - 11.2023
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT)
Emergency Medical Services, E-plus Ambulance Service
01.2010 - 06.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Siakago Secondary School
Diploma - Food and Beverage Production and Service
Machakos Technical University