Prasanth Balakrishnan
Mackay
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with a proven track record at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, excelling in patient-focused care and mobility assistance. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic and compassionate care, while maintaining strict hygiene protocols. Skilled in observing patient conditions and enhancing comfort, contributing significantly to the development of patient care plans.
Experienced with providing compassionate patient care and support. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient well-being. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Ensured reliable communication between patients and healthcare providers by serving as an empathetic listener and effective advocate when necessary.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
Health Care Assistant
Wessex Care Ltd
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals with various health conditions.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Increased patient safety by promptly addressing concerns and reporting incidents or potential hazards to supervisory staff.
- Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
BEM High School, Parappanangadi
Kerala IndiaSkills
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Feeding assistance
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Attention to detail
- Observing responses
- Calm under stress
- Mobility assistance
- Transporting patients
- Patient observation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
10.2021 - 02.2024
Health Care Assistant
Wessex Care Ltd
09.2020 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
BEM High School, Parappanangadi
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