PRETTY SITHOLE
Carlow
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant with 17+ years of experience in highpaced hospital environments, Nursing homes and home settings. Proven expertise in patient hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital signs monitoring, consistently receiving positive patient feedback. Committed to enhancing patient comfort while upholding strict infection control standards. Seeking to provide exceptional care in a challenging new role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Homecare Solutions
Naas
01.2023 - Current
- Assisting with showering, bathing, grooming, dressing, and continence care with dignity.
- Providing medication reminders and monitoring, and assisting with mobility and exercise programs.
- Performing light housekeeping, cleaning, and meal preparation.
- Offering social interaction, reducing feelings of isolation, and building trust.
- Observing and reporting any changes in a client's health, skin integrity, or well-being to supervisors and following care plans.
- Ensuring a safe, clean environment and adhering to health and safety standards.
- Cultivate positive relationships with residents and promote independence.
- Practice professional and responsible health care.
Healthcare Assistant
Irish Wheelchair Association
Carlow
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Provided comprehensive daily care for 15+ elderly patients, including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Reduced patient waiting times by 15% through improved efficiency in recording vitals.
- Assisting with daily hygiene routines, including bathing, showering, dressing, and toileting.
- Helping with transfers, moving in/out of chairs or beds, and using equipment like hoists.
- Assisting with household chores, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Providing companionship and supporting service users to participate in social, educational, and leisure activities.
- Observing and reporting changes in health conditions, prompting medication, and assisting with prescribed care plans.
- Maintaining accurate, confidential records of patient care.
Healthcare Assistant
21ST Century Nursing and Care Services
Meath
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Supported patients with complex needs, improving their daily comfort and independence.
- Maintained detailed and accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with data protection.
- Ensured the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting Clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
- Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. Physical, emotional and spiritual).
- Provided attention when needed, whilst ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
- Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
- Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and / or who have behavioral problems.
- Assisted in the promotion of continence.
- Assisted in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
- Involved in framework of social activities by interacting with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care center.
- Answering of Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
Health Care Assistant
St Lazerians House
Bagenalstown
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisting residents/patients with washing, showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Managing continence needs, including assisting with toilet use and appropriate disposal of continence wear.
- Assisting with moving and transferring patients (e.g., in/out of bed or chair), ensuring the use of safe manual handling techniques, and helping them walk.
- Assisting with feeding, serving meals, and ensuring residents consume adequate fluids as per their care plan.
- Observing residents for any changes in their physical or mental condition, skin integrity, or well-being, and reporting these to the staff nurse immediately.
- Maintaining accurate records, such as daily care logs, food/fluid intake, and safety checks.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy environment, including bed-making, laundry, and cleaning equipment, to ensure infection control standards are met.
- Providing companionship, encouraging independence, and participating in social, recreational, or therapeutic activities with residents.
- Assisting nurses with basic tasks such as checking vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and assisting with specimen collection.
Health Care Assistant
St Brigid's Hospice
The Curragh
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Observing and immediately reporting changes in a patient's condition, such as increased pain, breathing difficulties, or skin integrity issues, to the staff nurse.
- Assisting with showering, bathing, oral care, dressing, skin care, and toileting to maintain dignity and comfort.
- Helping patients move in/out of bed and around their environment using appropriate safety aids, as well as repositioning bedbound patients to prevent pressure sores.
- Assisting with feeding, preparing meals, and monitoring fluid/dietary intake.
- Providing companionship, active listening, and reassurance to patients and their families, respecting their individual beliefs and culture.
- Keeping the patient's area clean, making beds, managing laundry, and ensuring a safe, tidy, and calm environment.
- Providing respectful, gentle care for the body after death and offering comfort to grieving families.
Education
QQI FETAC LEVEL 5 - Healthcare Support Skills
Dovida Healthcare Ireland
Sandyford, Dublin, IrelandQQI FETAC LEVEL 5 -
The Open College
Dublin, IrelandHETAC LEVEL 6 - Certificate in Industrial Design and Technology
South East University of Technology
FETAC LEVEL 5 - Certificate In International Cookery
Crumlin College of Further Education
Dublin, IrelandCertificate in Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and First Aid (CPR) - Adult and Pediatrics Basic Life Support (BLS)
National CPR Foundation College
Miami, FloridaHealth Service Executive (HSE)
Diploma in Management and Team Leadership -
The Career Academy
Dublin, 2, IrelandSkills
- Clinical Skills: Vital signs (BP, Temp, Pulse)
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Care: washing & dressing
- Hygiene (Bathing/Dressing)
- Mobility Support (Hoists)
- Nutrition/Feeding
- Safety & Compliance: Infection Control (PPE)
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Safety Protocols
- Risk Assessment
- Soft Skills: Empathy
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Communication
References
Available on Request
Timeline
Senior Healthcare Assistant
Homecare Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Healthcare Assistant
Irish Wheelchair Association
01.2018 - 01.2022
Healthcare Assistant
21ST Century Nursing and Care Services
01.2010 - 01.2015
Health Care Assistant
St Lazerians House
01.2009 - 01.2010
Health Care Assistant
St Brigid's Hospice
01.2004 - 01.2009
QQI FETAC LEVEL 5 - Healthcare Support Skills
Dovida Healthcare Ireland
QQI FETAC LEVEL 5 -
The Open College
HETAC LEVEL 6 - Certificate in Industrial Design and Technology
South East University of Technology
FETAC LEVEL 5 - Certificate In International Cookery
Crumlin College of Further Education
Certificate in Cardio pulmonary resuscitation and First Aid (CPR) - Adult and Pediatrics Basic Life Support (BLS)
National CPR Foundation College
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Diploma in Management and Team Leadership -
The Career Academy