Christeena Shaji

Healthcare support worker with hands-on experience providing personal care, observations, and practical support to adults in care home and hospital settings. Help residents maintain dignity and independence while following care plans, infection-control procedures, and documentation requirements. Confident escalating concerns, working with the MDT, and staying calm on busy shifts.

Comfortable using basic IT systems for recording care and communication. Have experience in moving and handling. Currently completing BSc Adult Nursing and building skills to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Health care support worker at D2D healthcare (2025-02 – Present)

Agency work

• Supported residents with personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting and meal assistance while maintaining dignity.
• Monitored observations and changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly to the nurse in charge
• Provided emotional reassurance and companionship, helping reduce anxiety and loneliness.
• Assisted with mobility and safe transfers using hoists and other equipment, promoting independence where possible.
• Kept rooms and communal areas clean and safe in line with infection-control procedures.
• Recorded care accurately and used basic IT systems to update notes and handovers.
• Followed individual care plans and contributed information to help review and improve care.
• Reliable and punctual; supported colleagues, shared workload, and communicated clearly during busy shifts to maintain safe care.

Health care assistant at Bedford hospital (2025-03 – Present)

Placement

• Supported nurses and other healthcare professionals with comprehensive patient care.
• Monitored patients' vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, documenting accurately.
• Assisted with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Provided assistance with mobility and transfers to promote patient safety and well-being.
• Prepared patients for procedures and treatments, fostering a calm and reassuring environment.
• Ensured a clean and safe environment, upholding hygiene standards.
• Engaged in effective communication with patients and their families to address their needs.
• Documented patient information accurately to ensure continuity of care.

Higher Secondary Education (2024)

BSc in Adult nursing – University of Bedfordshire (2025)