April F-O’Sullivan

Experienced and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in NHS rehabilitation and community care. Currently working as a Rehabilitation Assistant with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, supporting stroke patients to regain skills, confidence and independence through individualised rehabilitation. Previously worked for four years in community domiciliary care, providing person-centred support to individuals in their own homes.

Highly experienced in encouraging independence, building trusting relationships, monitoring wellbeing and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Holds a Care Certificate and regularly completes NHS mandatory and role-specific training. Now seeking to bring strong care, rehabilitation and community-based experience to a Community Support Worker role supporting people living with dementia.

Rehabilitation Assistant - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) - Rochford Hospital / Community Rehabilitation

(2022-11)

Support stroke patients with their rehabilitation and recovery, helping them regain and maximise their independence.

• Implement individual rehabilitation plans under the guidance of qualified therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Encourage patients to complete everyday activities independently wherever safely possible, promoting confidence and reducing reliance on others.
• Guide patients through prescribed exercises, mobility practice and functional activities according to their individual rehabilitation goals.
• Support patients to regain or develop skills required for everyday living following a stroke.
• Provide appropriate physical assistance, encouragement and reassurance while enabling patients to do as much as they can for themselves.
• Monitor and accurately record patient progress and observations, reporting changes or concerns to supervising therapists and healthcare professionals.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with patients, adapting communication and support to individual needs.
• Prepare and safely use rehabilitation equipment and mobility aids, including hoists and walking frames.
• Work across hospital and community settings as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain patient dignity, safety, confidentiality and a person-centred approach at all times.

Community Care Assistant - Helping Hands - Southend-on-Sea

(2018-11 - 2022-11)

Provided domiciliary care and support to individuals in their own homes and within the community.

• Provided compassionate, person-centred support while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.
• Developed positive and professional relationships with service users and their families.
• Supported individuals to maintain their independence and quality of life.
• Followed individual care plans and reported relevant changes in wellbeing to senior staff.
• Worked independently within the community while managing responsibilities effectively.
• Maintained accurate records and followed health, safety and safeguarding procedures.