Care Assistant Mental Health

KENNETH FAITH

Umuchime, Umuokpara, Umuahia

091********/ 440105/ *****************@*****.***

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY

An experienced and well- qualified health care assistant with a thorough working knowledge of residential care legislation, including good practice and health and safety standards. Experienced in the care of young people, adult and the elderly, as well as those with special need and mental health conditions. Able to carry out all aspect of the role from personal care, administering medication, meal preparation and record keeping, also willing to work according to a rota, including night shifts. As a team player, very willing to attend training and team meetings, and able to travel e.g. between different sites. Have an in-depth knowledge of national care standards and how these apply to different categories of people in care.

CARE QUALIFICATIONS

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care- Jan 2025

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults – Dec 2024

Elderly Care and Caring for the disabled – Dec 2024

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

WASSCE

GSCE

WORK EXPERIENCE

Care Assistant // Feb 2021 – Till Date

Infant welfare clinic.

Ability to multitask and prioritize workload with little or no supervision.

Helped over 50 Clients gain independence and quality of life through company services.

Monitored patient conditions and reported problems to nursing staff.

Assisted with activities of daily living to improve quality of life for 8 patients.

Taught family members how to manage short and long term care needs.

Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.

SKILLS

Basic first aid awareness

Moving and handling

Covid 19

First aid

Basic life support

Catheter care

REFFERENCE

Devon George (090********, 070********)

Fire safety / training

Duty of care

Food hygiene

Wound care and tissue viability training

Infection prevention and control

Medication administration

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