Elaine King

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.

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.

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)