Loretta Chidom

I am a compassionate healthcare assistant with a comprehensive background in effective, efficient care of elderly patients and young people in care settings. Currently studying at the university as a mental health nurse and have been to placements at the Hillside care home and forensics. I have been a care assistant working under Hightown.

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Living for residents for over 4 years now. I am driven to deliver high-quality service, collaboration and consistent results as a healthcare worker. I provide exceptional care, thorough monitoring, and dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust.

Maintaining excellent levels of patient care through continued kindness and commitment to safe working practices. I love to continue nursing and caring for patients or service users who are in need safely. In addition, I had worked as an assistant teacher in nurseries with over ten years of experience observing and nurturing young children.

Personalises support based on the needs of each child using proven techniques and knowledge of early childhood development. Nevertheless, as an assistant healthcare worker with a knack for creating supportive and safe environments for patients. Skilled in managing day-to-day care tasks and building strong relationships with both patients and colleagues.

Improved patient satisfaction through attentive and compassionate care. I love to help and support individuals achieve their goals and encourage healthy lifestyles.

Bachelor of Science: Mental Health Nurse Student at University of Bedfordshire (2024-09 – current)

Assistant healthcare worker at Hightown Support (2021)

• Involve clients in decision-making to promote independence.
• Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to the manager.
• Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
• Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding, and support.
• Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client homes and care environments, prioritising risk reduction, health, and hygiene. Administer medication appropriately.

Nursery Nurse Student Placement at Acorns Parc Nantgarw Nursery (2019-09 – 2020-12)

In the nursery, I worked in a variety of rooms with different age groups and a number of different members of staff. This helped me become extremely adaptable to varied situations.

• Safeguarded and protected the welfare of young children.
• Maintained records of children's daily activities, meals, and medications administered.
• Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
• Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers, and nursery staff.
• Facilitated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and play.

Assistant Teacher at Illenpiha Päväkoti Nursery, Finland (2018-08 – 2018-09)

School Teacher at Alpha Plus High School, Lagos, Nigeria (2010-04 – 2013-05)

Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Nursing – University of Bedfordshire (2024-09)

Diploma of Higher Education LASER in Access to Higher Education in Nursing – Aylesbury College (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Level 3 CCLD in Children's Care Learning And Development – Pearson And EDEXCEL (2020-12 – 2020-12)

Certification in Children's Care: Early Childhood Education – Galimatias, Helsinki, Finland (2018-10 – 2018-10)

Bachelor Of Arts Degree in Education-English: Education And Pedagogy – University of Nigeria Nsukka (2008-02 – 2008-02)