PERSONAL STATEMENT
Empathetic, person-centred Care Assistant with proven experience providing individualised assistance to care home residents. Qualified with an NVQ in Health & Social Care Training and a background in life sciences, as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. Eager to make a difference as a member of the team at Hamberly Residences.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Care Assistant, Lincoln
West Lindsey Hospice, March 2022–present
- Provide care to 30+ elderly residents, including feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene
- Help 3 nurses with monitoring residents’ data by checking vitals and food and drink intake
- Arrange games and activities and accompany residents during meals and leisure time
- Organise and coordinate social events and visits, ensuring visitor information is correctly recorded and providing emotional support to both residents and visitors when needed
CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Heart of Worcester College, Worcester July 2022
NVQ in Health & Social Care Training
British Red Cross Centre, Worcester March 2022
First Aid at Work
Pershore College, Pershore, Worcestershire September 2019 –July 2021
A-Levels: Biology (B)
Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma (Merit)
Bredon Hill Academy, Evesham, Worcestershire September 2014–July 2019
GCSEs: 9 A*–C, including English, Maths, and Combined Sciences
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Patient care
- Feeding and nutrition
- Monitoring patient data
- First Aid
- Safeguarding patients
- Dementia support
- Empathetic listening
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Strategic thinking
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Reading | Photography | Dancing | Social Media