Gracio Gomba
Intensive Support Practitioner | Senior Healthcare Assistant
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About
Compassionate Health and Social Care professional with over 20 years' experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, dementia, and complex needs. Experienced in person-centred care, promoting independence, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, hospital discharge, reablement and multidisciplinary working. Strong leadership experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant, Team Leader and Dementia Lead with excellent communication, risk management, and electronic care record skills.
Passionate about empowering people to achieve positive outcomes within community and residential settings.
Experience
Senior Care Assistant at Glenholme Healthcare Group (2025-09 – 2026-06)
- Delivered person-centred support for adults with dementia, mental health, and complex needs.
- Administered medication safely and supported right electronic care records.
- Led shifts, supervised staff, and escalated clinical concerns appropriately.
- Completed care plans, risk assessments and worked with multidisciplinary teams.
Senior Healthcare Assistant / Dementia Lead at HC-One (2023-01 – 2025-12)
- Led high-quality dementia care and promoted independence and dignity.
- Supported safeguarding, family liaison, and person-centre care planning.
- Mentored colleagues and ensured compliance with CQC standards.
Senior Care Assistant at MHA (Methodist Homes Association) (2022-01 – 2023-12)
Delivered high-quality, person-centred care to older adults, including individuals living with dementia, complex health conditions, and palliative care needs.
- Administered medication safely following MAR/eMAR procedures and organisational policies.
- Supported residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
- Completed clinical observations, supported right electronic care records, and reported changes in residents' physical or mental wellbeing.
- Worked collaboratively with nurses, GPs, allied health professionals, and families to deliver holistic, individualised care.
- Supported safeguarding, infection prevention and control, risk assessments, and care planning.
- Supervised and mentored junior care staff, ensuring exacting standards of care and compliance with CQC requirements.
- Promoted meaningful activities, emotional wellbeing, and social inclusion, contributing to positive outcomes for residents.
Agency Senior Healthcare Assistant at Nursdoc Healthcare (2022-01 – 2024-12)
- Supported adults with learning disabilities, autism, bought brain injury and complex health needs.
- Aided hospital discharge, rehabilitation, and community-based care.
Education
Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care (RQF) in Health & Social Care
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care in Adult Care
Level 3 Phlebotomy in Phlebotomy