Jordan Leathem

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with over 10 years' experience working within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust in a busy hospital environment. Holds a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care with Distinction, Merit, Merit. Highly skilled in providing person-centred support, maintaining a safe environment, communicating effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Seeking to transfer extensive care, safeguarding, communication, and organisational skills into a Classroom Assistant role at St Teresa's, where I can contribute to supporting children's learning, wellbeing, and development.

Healthcare Assistant - Southern Health and Social Care Trust

(2016-01)

Provide high-quality, compassionate care within a busy hospital setting, supporting patients with a wide range of physical and emotional needs while maintaining the highest professional standards.

• Delivered high-quality care to patients while consistently adhering to Trust policies, procedures and infection prevention standards.
• Supported patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing while promoting dignity and independence.
• Worked effectively within multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients received safe, coordinated care.
• Built trusting relationships with patients and their families through compassionate communication and active listening.
• Maintained accurate patient records and reported changes in condition promptly to nursing staff.
• Prioritised workload effectively within a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining excellent attention to detail.
• Followed safeguarding procedures and maintained strict confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrated calmness and professionalism when supporting patients in challenging or distressing situations.
• Contributed to maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients and visitors.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) - Health and Social Care