Lalkumar Thekkekara Haridasan
Glenorchy,TAS
Summary
Dedicated hospital porter with proven skills in patient transportation, safety protocol adherence, and emotional support. Demonstrated ability to assist medical staff while ensuring patient comfort and safety during transfers.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Porter
Guys and St Thomas Hospital,London
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Performed minor maintenance on wheelchairs and stretchers as needed.
- Ensured that all hospital policies were followed during transportation activities.
- Greeted patients and visitors in a professional manner.
- Observed proper body mechanics when moving patients or transferring them onto beds or chairs.
- Transported patients to and from their designated areas in a timely fashion.
- Provided assistance with patient transfers, such as wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted medical staff with the delivery of medical supplies and equipment throughout the facility.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth operation of duties.
- Answered questions from visitors regarding directions or locations within the hospital.
- Helped maintain orderliness within the hospital unit by stocking supplies, cleaning up spills.
- Verified patient identification prior to transport services being provided.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing assistance where needed.
- Communicated effectively with nursing staff regarding patient care needs.
- Followed established procedures for handling hazardous materials according to OSHA standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of wheelchairs and stretchers between uses.
- Operated different types of wheelchairs for transporting patients safely.
- Provided comfort measures to patients while transporting them.
- Maintained accurate records of patient transport logs.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols at all times while performing transporter duties.
- Upheld hospital standards of professionalism, including wearing proper identification and uniform during all transports.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, responding to unexpected changes in transport schedules or routes.
- Assisted patients with entering and exiting vehicles, and transferring from or to wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Conducted routine checks of transport equipment to ensure safety and functionality, reporting any issues to management.
- Responded to transport requests promptly, prioritizing based on patient needs and medical staff instructions.
- Safely transported patients to and from various departments within the hospital, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families during transport.
- Communicated effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds, ages, and medical conditions.
- Assisted in the training of new transport staff, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Assisted patients with mobility, including helping them in and out of wheelchairs, beds, and transport vehicles.
- Collaborated closely with nursing and medical staff to coordinate patient transports according to schedule and urgency.
- Managed inventory of transport supplies, such as blankets and straps, ensuring availability and proper condition.
- Greeted patient and explained transport plan and destination.
- Monitored patient condition during transport, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms or examination rooms.
- Sanitized and cleaned furniture, railings and floors.
- Moved patients in and out of vehicles and lifted on and off beds.
- Changed bed linens, drapes or cubicle curtains.
- Cleaned, disinfected and prepared rooms for incoming patients.
- Checked wheelchair and stretcher functionality prior to patient pick up.
- Changed soiled bed linens, drapes and cubicle curtains.
- Carried messages or documents between departments.
Support Worker
Carlos Lao Cardenas
GLENORCHY, TAS
17/02/20 - 01/08/20
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
- Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
- Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and clients regarding current issues or concerns related to client's health status or well-being.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
- Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
Education
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Luna Institute of Engineering Technology
05-2005
Skills
- Patient transportation
- Medical equipment handling
- Safety protocol adherence
- Patient mobility assistance
- Inventory management
- Crisis intervention
- Emotional support provision
- Team collaboration
- Communication facilitation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem resolution
- Patient transport
- Patient safety
- Compassion and empathy
- Wheelchair assistance
- Patient-transport equipment
- Infection control
- Patient escorting
- Visitor assistance
- Patient confidentiality
- Equipment transportation
- Patient communication
Certification
Working with vulnerable people card
CPR and First Aid certificate
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Malayalam
Professional
Affiliations
- Driving license, including median rigid
Custom
- - Maintaining good communication and good teamwork
- Time management and punctuality
- Respecting value inclusion, consistency, and participant choice
- treating with sympathy and empathy
-creating and following support plans, documenting client progress, working
with other professionals, advocating for clients, and adapting their
communication to meet individual needs
-provide practical, social, and emotional assistance to individuals with
disabilities, illnesses, or age-related needs, helping them with personal care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospital Porter
Guys and St Thomas Hospital,London
11.2021 - 10.2023
Support Worker
Carlos Lao Cardenas
17/02/20 - 01/08/20
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Luna Institute of Engineering Technology
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