Patient-focused Healthcare Assistantwith demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care, committed to making patients feel comfortable. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress. Hard working employee with good customer service and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
Communicare Healthcare
Limerick
04 2024 - Current
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
Deli Assistant
EuroSpar
Rathkeal, Limerick
12 2023 - 04 2024
Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
Utilized safe food handling techniques when preparing, storing, and displaying products to reduce waste and minimize risk of contamination.
Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operation of the deli department.
Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Monitored product quality closely by checking expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
Developed positive relationships with regular customers through attentive service and genuine conversation.
Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Inspected equipment, refrigerators, and warming lamps to check compliance with safe operating levels.
Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
Healthcare Assistant
Daniel Sheridan
Thomas Street, Rathkeal. Limerick
10 2023 - 01 2024
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Healthcare Assistant
Dr Mompati Clinic
Francistown, Botswana
02 2016 - 11 2022
Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Prepared healthy meals and delivered feeding support.
Education
Certificate - Care Skills
Hickey Safety Services
Co. Kerry
Certificate - Care of The Older People
Hickey Safety Services
Co. Kerry
Certificate - The Fundamentals of GDPR
HseLand
Limerick
04.2024
Certificate - Safeguarding Adults At Risk of Abuse
HseLand
Limerick
04.2024
Certificate - AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention And Control
HseLand
Limerick
04.2024
Certificate - Putting On And Taking Off PPE in Community Healthc
HseLand
Limerick
03.2024
Certificate - AMRIC Hand Hygiene
HseLand
Limerick
03.2024
Introduction Certificate - Chemical Safety in The Workplace
HseLand
Limerick
02.2024
Certificate - Your Safety, Health And Welfare in Healthcare
HseLand
Limerick
02.2024
Certificate - Dementia
HseLand
Limerick
02.2024
Certificate - Children First
HseLand
Limerick
02.2024
Certificate - Manual Handling
Hickey Safety Services
Co. Kerry
10.2023
Certificate - People Moving And Handling
Hickey Safety Services
Co. Kerry
10.2023
QQI L5 - Palliative Care
Healthcare Solutions
07/2024 -
Skills
Time Management
Patient Care
Supporting personal needs
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Preparing meals
Empathy and Compassionate Care
Catheter Care
Mobility Assistance
Oral Hygiene
Housekeeping
Patient handling and positioning
Exceptional communicator
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Accomplishments
Collaborated with team of [Number] in development of [Project name].
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
Communicare Healthcare
04 2024 - Current
Deli Assistant
EuroSpar
12 2023 - 04 2024
Healthcare Assistant
Daniel Sheridan
10 2023 - 01 2024
Healthcare Assistant
Dr Mompati Clinic
02 2016 - 11 2022
Certificate - Care Skills
Hickey Safety Services
Certificate - Care of The Older People
Hickey Safety Services
Certificate - The Fundamentals of GDPR
HseLand
Certificate - Safeguarding Adults At Risk of Abuse
HseLand
Certificate - AMRIC Basics of Infection Prevention And Control
HseLand
Certificate - Putting On And Taking Off PPE in Community Healthc
HseLand
Certificate - AMRIC Hand Hygiene
HseLand
Introduction Certificate - Chemical Safety in The Workplace
HseLand
Certificate - Your Safety, Health And Welfare in Healthcare