Health Care Assistant

ABDULRASSAQ KAOSARAH GATTA

Wolverhampton WV** *LS 074******** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

A caregiver with extensive experience in providing exceptional personal care who is compassionate and empathetic. Competent in promoting independence, dignity, respect, and choice, as well as keeping accurate care records and effectively communicating with family members, professionals, and team members. I am certified in first aid and CPR, MAPA trained, several healthcare online trainings as well as information and communication management in caregiving. I’m committed to continuous learning and going above and beyond to help facilitate continuous improvement.

Experience

Healthcare support worker: Starwalt Odrit Achievers Limited

Sept 2023 – Till Date

•Supporting service users with hygiene, bathing, and dressing

•Taking care of domestic chores around the facilities such as laundry, cleaning of dishes, floor, and surface cleaning, and also assisting with meal preparation and ensuring it is served at the right time

•Making care plan suggestions to healthcare professionals to render the best care to patients

•Organizing appropriate leisure activities for the patient

•Helping patients to be more independent by encouraging them to make good choices

•Supporting patients to get their medications at the appropriate time

•Using person-cantered care to enhance people's mental and emotional well-being.

Health Care Assistant (Dementia): Yalen Nursing Home, Abuja, Nigeria

Feb 2022 – Jul 2023.

I implemented care approaches tailored to each individual’s needs and cognitive abilities, helping them feel at ease and part of a community.

Assisting residents with tasks, like daily hygiene, dressing and eating with utmost respect for their dignity and independence.

Working closely with the care team, we developed care plans that considered the needs and activities of each resident and adjusting our interventions and strategies accordingly.

Using communication techniques I engaged with residents reducing restlessness and improving their overall quality of life.

Caregiver/Home Administrator: Mary Francis Hospital and Health Centre, Nigeria

May 2017 – Feb 2022.

Coordinated care plans with clinical staff to ensure patient needs were met and care was delivered efficiently.

Maintained the cleanliness and safety of the patients' living spaces, ensuring a hygienic and comfortable environment.

Provided companionship and emotional support to patients, helping to alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression.

Collaborated with families and physicians to implement care plans and make necessary adjustments as needed.

Key Skills

• Patient behaviour management

• Physio assistance

• Dementia care

• Elderly care

• Personal care

• First aid and CPR

Education

University of Wolverhampton UK: MSc in International business Management.. In view.

Trainings: Mandatory physical training on basic life support; MAPA Trained; and online healthcare trainings.

Referee: Available on request.

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