Hema Joseph

Experienced Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience working in UK care homes as a Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant and 16 years of international nursing experience. Experienced in providing person-centred care, supporting residents with daily living activities, medication, care planning and working closely with healthcare professionals and families. Skilled in renal and peritoneal dialysis nursing, with strong communication, teamwork and leadership skills.

Care Assistant - Cromwell House Nursing Home (Abbey Group) - Huntingdon, UK

(2024-03)

• Provide high-quality personal and emotional care to elderly residents within a nursing home environment.
• Support residents with daily living activities including mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and wellbeing.
• Assist with medication administration in line with care home procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with nursing and management teams.
• Support residents with dignity and promote a safe and comfortable living environment.

Senior Care Assistant - Ackroyd Clinic - Rotherham, UK

(2021-09 - 2024-02)

• Supervised and supported care staff to ensure high standards of resident care.
• Assisted in preparing and reviewing care plans for residents.
• Liaised with GPs, district nurses, residents, and family members regarding care needs.
• Assisted residents with personal care, mobility, medication, and end-of-life support.
• Maintained compliance with health & safety, safeguarding, and infection control procedures.

Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse - Al Qassimi Hospital (Baxter) - Sharjah, UAE

(2010-11 - 2021-01)

• Supported patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis treatment and monitored patient progress.
• Delivered patient and family education on dialysis procedures, infection prevention, and home care.
• Conducted routine patient follow-ups and coordinated laboratory testing and assessments.
• Maintained detailed patient records and prepared clinical reports and monthly statistics.
• Assisted in training nursing staff and supporting best practices within renal care services.

Staff Nurse – Pediatric Orthopedic Ward - Khoula Hospital - Oman

(2005-03 - 2005-06)

• Delivered nursing care to pediatric orthopedic patients within a hospital ward environment.
• Assisted with patient monitoring, medication administration, and post-operative care.

Staff Nurse – Surgical Ward - Al-Nahda Hospital - Oman

(2002-11 - 2005-03)

• Provided nursing care to surgical patients and supported multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Assisted in monitoring patient recovery and maintaining clinical documentation.

Staff Nurse – Renal & Liver Transplant ICU - Indraprastha Apollo Hospital - Delhi, India

(2000-05 - 2002-10)

• Delivered critical care support to renal and liver transplant patients in ICU settings.
• Monitored critically ill patients and operated specialist medical equipment.

Staff Nurse – Surgical ICU - Kempegowda Hospital - Bangalore, India

(1998-09 - 2000-04)

• Supported critically ill surgical patients within ICU environments.
• Assisted with monitoring, patient care, and clinical procedures.

Certification - Renal Nursing (EDTNA/ERCA Accredited) - RAK Medical & Health Sciences University (2019 - 2020)

Diploma - General Nursing & Midwifery - Kempegowda Institute of Nursing (1995 - 1998)