Karuna Simonds
Healthcare Professional & Trainee Dental Nurse
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About
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.
Experience
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.
Education
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
