Patrycja Kozak
Currambine,WA
Summary
Dedicated health care assistant with a proven track record in providing exceptional patient care and support. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Recognized for enhancing patient morale and streamlining procedures through effective collaboration with medical teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare assistant
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
04.2020 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records and regularly updated documentation.
- Supported nursing staff in monitoring patient health and vital signs.
- Facilitated effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Participated in training of new healthcare assistants on best practices.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient areas and equipment through strict adherence to infection control policies.
- Collected specimens from patients according to established procedures for diagnostic purposes.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
Deputy Manager
Autism Care Wiltshire
Swindon, Wiltshire, England
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Coordinated team meetings to discuss case progress and share insights among staff.
- Delegated tasks effectively, establishing priorities and goals for team members.
- Mediated conflicts between employees, facilitating effective resolutions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Administered medications according to prescribed charts.
- Documented care activities in client records for compliance purposes.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families to foster trust and communication.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers as needed.
Education
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support, Apprenticeship - Healthcare
North Hertfordshire College
Hertford, England11-2022
High School Diploma -
High School Nr.11
Poznan, Poland06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oxford Brookes University
Swindon, EnglandSkills
- Advocacy and patient care
- Documentation of medical records
- Monitoring vital signs
- Effective client communication
- Detail-oriented organization
- Efficient time management
- Healthcare emotional intelligence
- Supportive active listening
- Expertise in palliative care
- Assessment of patient needs
- Support for autism
- Compassionate client service
- Preparation of meals
- Assistance with daily living tasks
- Ethical standards in practice
- Reliability and responsibility in care
- elderly support
Affiliations
- gardening
- Regular strength exercise at the gym
- Time with family
Accomplishments
- GHC Apprenticeship Ward for Rising Star Award (Feb, 2023).
Certification
- Basic Shift Management Course
- NCFE Level 2 in understanding the safe handling of medicines
- Introduction to sensory processing challenges
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills in English at Level 2
- Driving license
- Tier 2 mandatory training on learning disabilities and autism
- Mental Health First Aid course, MHFA England
Languages
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Slovenian
Elementary
German
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare assistant
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS
04.2020 - 09.2025
Deputy Manager
Autism Care Wiltshire
08.2015 - 05.2019
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support, Apprenticeship - Healthcare
North Hertfordshire College
High School Diploma -
High School Nr.11
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oxford Brookes University