Karuna Simonds

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience providing high-quality care to elderly individuals, people with learning disabilities, and vulnerable adults in residential and nursing home settings. Highly skilled in person-centred care, safeguarding, infection prevention, moving and handling, and supporting individuals with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. Currently enrolled in the NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing at Everest Education, UK, and seeking a Trainee Dental Nurse position where I can apply my caring nature, excellent communication skills, and extensive patient care experience while developing a long-term career in dentistry.

Care Assistant - Willow Court Nursing Home - Andover, Hampshire

(2016-01)

Deliver high-quality personal care to elderly residents with over 9 years of continuous experience delivering person-centred care. Consistently recognised for reliability and compassionate care.

• Deliver high-quality personal care to elderly residents.
• Support residents with mobility, hygiene, nutrition and daily living activities.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' health.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Follow infection prevention and safeguarding procedures.
• Work closely with nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
• Build positive relationships with residents and families.

Care Assistant - Berehill Nursing Home (Hestia Care) - Whitchurch, Hampshire

(2013-02 - 2016-01)

• Assisted residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Supported medication routines under supervision.
• Maintained infection control standards.
• Promoted residents' dignity and independence.

Support / Care Worker - Manpower Agency

(2012-02 - 2013-02)

• Provided temporary care support across residential and nursing homes.
• Delivered personal care and mobility assistance.
• Maintained professional standards in different care environments.

Support / Care Worker - Angel HR Agency

(2011-02 - 2013-02)

• Supported adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.
• Assisted with personal care, daily routines and wellbeing.
• Worked across multiple residential care settings.

Child Care Assistant / Teacher - Hope House Orphanage - Chitwan, Nepal

(2009-08 - 2010-04)

• Cared for children aged 4–8 years.
• Taught English, Science and Nepali.
• Supported children's emotional and educational development.

Teacher (Theology) - Good Shepherd Bible School - Kathmandu, Nepal

(2009-02 - 2009-04)

• Delivered Theology lessons to adult learners.

Child Care Assistant / Teacher - Mt. Carmel Christian Academy - India

(2008-05 - 2008-11)

• Taught English, Mathematics and Art.
• Supported children's learning and wellbeing.

NEBDN National Diploma in Dental Nursing - Dental Nursing - Everest Education

Care Assistant Training - Care - Hampshire County Council / PaCT (2016)

Care Assistant Training - Care - Berehill Nursing Home (2013 - 2016)

Care Worker Refresher Training - Care - Manpower (2012)

Care Worker Training - Care - Angel Human Resources (2011)

ESOL Skills for Life - English Language - Basingstoke College of Technology

Level 2 & Advanced Level 3 Certificate in Beauty Therapy - Beauty Therapy

Bachelor Degree - Theology - Doon Bible College