
Elaine King
Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant
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Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant with over 14 years' experience across hospital, community, and domiciliary care settings. Skilled in delivering person-centred care, monitoring vital signs, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Experienced in oncology, respiratory care, and frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Committed to providing high-quality care with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
Experience
Healthcare Assistant at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (2025-05 – Present)
- Assist nurses within the Women's Health Unit to deliver high-quality patient care
- Support patients during procedures and carry out clinical observations, including vital signs
- Maintain stock levels and ensure clinical areas are well organised
Healthcare Assistant at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (Oncology Ward) (2023-03 – 2025-04)
- Delivered high-quality, person-centred care on a busy oncology ward.
- Assisted patients with personal care, mobility, and nutrition.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels.
- Managed care across multiple patient bays in a fast-paced environment.
Home Help at Age UK Redditch & Bromsgrove (2021-05 – 2023-05)
- Provided domestic support including cleaning and shopping.
- Support clients to maintain independence at home.
Healthcare Assistant at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (Respiratory Ward) (2019-05 – 2021-04)
- Taking care of patients with respiratory conditions.
- Delivered personal care and monitored food/fluid intake.
- Worked on a COVID-19 "Red Ward", supporting patients with acute respiratory conditions during the pandemic
Care Assistant at Burcot Grange Care Home (2017-11 – 2019-05)
- Supported residents with daily living activities.
- Assist residents with personal care, nutrition and activities of interest.
- Provided companionship and end-of-life care.
Domiciliary Home Carer at Kare Plus Homecare Ltd (2015-10 – 2017-10)
- Delivered care in patients' homes to maintain their independence as much as possible.
- Assisted with medication, personal care, and daily routines.
Home Carer at Old Friends Care (2014-03 – 2015-02)
- Provided personal and domestic care in the community
Healthcare Assistant at Parklands Care Home (2013-09 – 2014-03)
- Assisted residents with meals, hygiene, and activities
- Promoted person centred care, offering choices and dignity.
- Used hoist and mobility aids to enable patients to move to different areas within the home.
Home Carer at Caremark Redditch & Bromsgrove (2011-11 – 2013-08)
- Delivered domiciliary care services offering tailored professional support to individuals in their own homes.
- Meal preparation, offering companionship, medication administer and personal care and toileting.
Secretary at Mills Pyatt Ltd (1990-03 – 2011-11)
- Managed administrative and clerical duties.
- Payroll, diary management, and front desk responsibilities.
- Handled correspondence and office organisation.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science in Health & Social Care (Level 5) – University of Worcester (2017 – 2019)
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) for England (2015 – 2016)
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Adult social care (2016 – 2016)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings (2015 – 2015)
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Adults) for England (2013 – 2014)
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Principles of End-of-Life Care (2013 – 2013)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the safe Handling of medicines (2013 – 2013)
Functional Skills in English (level 2) (2015 – 2015)
Functional Skills in Maths (Level 2) (2015 – 2015)
GCSEs (O Levels equivalent) in Maths, English, Science, Art & Design – Garnock Academy, Scotland (1988 – 1989)
