Healthcare Assistant
Currentduties: Caring for housebound patients in their homesWound care, diabetes care and medication administrationDeveloping a strong rapport with patient ensuring I have their consent and fostering trust through the caregiving process.Diligant maintenance of mandated training ensuring to complete refresher courses as required. Organizing my own daily schedule, optimizing efficiency based on patient needs and locations.Remaining on call for the duration of my shift ready to… Show more duties: Caring for housebound patients in their homesWound care, diabetes care and medication administrationDeveloping a strong rapport with patient ensuring I have their consent and fostering trust through the caregiving process.Diligant maintenance of mandated training ensuring to complete refresher courses as required. Organizing my own daily schedule, optimizing efficiency based on patient needs and locations.Remaining on call for the duration of my shift ready to accommodate extra visits. This position serves as a valuable adjunct to my university course, giving me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge and practical skills in patient care. It has made me more adaptable, allowing me to navigate diverse environments within patients' homes. Moreover, it has equipped me with the resilience to address challenging social situations and interact with patients in a different demographic to me within the wider community. I currently work bank, usually within university holidays. Show less