Amanda Pearce

I can offer a high level of skills and can adapt to many situations. I can wrk as a team and also use my on initiative to carry out tasks.

Compassionate Nursing

Assistant with strong abilities in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and maintaining patient comfort. Demonstrates strong communication skills, collaborative approach, and commitment to ensuring patient well-being. Consistently contributes to positive and caring environment, enhancing patient experiences and outcomes.

Senior Nursing Assistant at Uhnm (2019-08 – Present)

• Bathed, changed and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
• Provided high-quality patient care, including washing, dressing, and assisting with personal hygiene to maintain dignity.
• Lifted and assisted patients to help with mobility problems.
• Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs.
• Preserved patients' privacy, dignity and safety during work activities to maintain patient trust.
• Observed symptoms to monitor unusual changes requiring medical attention.
• Cleaned and dressed wounds to prevent infection spread and facilitate healing process.
• Assisted in wound care management, following strict protocols to aid healing and prevent infection.
• Assisted patients with mobility issues, using hoists and support techniques to prevent injuries.
• Turned and adjusted position of patients for patient comfort and to avoid bed sores.
• Supported registered nurses with the preparation of patients for surgery, ensuring comfort and compliance with instructions.
• Conducted regular checks on patients during night shifts to ensure safety and respond to needs promptly.
• Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care given and observations made for healthcare team reference.
• Offered nursing care, treatment and health advice to patients by following care plans established by health professionals.
• Managed stock levels of ward supplies, ensuring availability of necessary items for patient care.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their families.
• Dispensed first-aid treatment during emergencies, helping to save people's lives.
• Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider during emergency cases to help patients encountering cardiac arrest.
• Observed patients' conditions and responses to treatment, reporting sudden changes to health professionals for advice.
• Calculated food and liquid intake and recorded vital statistics on database for patient monitoring.
• Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare professionals to improve care coordination.
• Charted patient information related to vital signs, pain management and daily inputs and outputs.
• Aided charges with physical impairments in completing personal hygiene and feeding activities.
• Prepared and served meals, paying careful attention to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Implemented infection control procedures rigorously to minimise risk of cross-contamination.
• Evaluated social and health needs of new patients, implementing ongoing assessments to elevate care plans.

Laundry Assistant at Goldenhill nursing home (2016-08 – 2019-06)

• Provided high-quality service and outstanding customer experience by observing strict quality controls and service standards during laundry operations.
• Sorted and folded clients laundry to divide coloured and white garments.
• Assisted in training new laundry assistants, sharing knowledge on best practices and operational procedures.
• Replaced missing buttons and repaired damaged or torn fabric, providing clients with excellent experience and service.
• Folded, ironed, and distributed clean laundry to appropriate departments or clients, maintaining organisation.
• Managed use and storage of hazardous cleaning substances per COSHH guidelines.
• Maintained tidy work environments to support facility management and comply with cleanliness standards.
• Adjusted and controlled machine temperature according to care label instructions to achieve desired functionality.
• Found and removed stains from garments and other fabrics using chemical agents, restoring original fabric appearance.
• Sorted articles for cleaning by separating items based on colour, type and cleaning treatment required.

Care Assistant at The old vicarage nursing home (2012-08 – 2017-07)

• Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
• Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
• Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Provided emotional support and companionship, building trusting relationships.
• Engaged in respectful communication, respecting the dignity of those in care.
• Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
• Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
• Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
• Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
• Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.
• Actively listened to patients' complaints and feedback, actioning improvements to continuously elevate quality of care.
• Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
• Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
• Coordinated with family members, providing updates and involving them in care decisions.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
• Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
• Responded promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
• Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
• Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.

NVQ Level 3 in Health and social care – Newcastle college (2013-07 – 2014-02)