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Community-based Healthcare Assistant and qualified Phlebotomist
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Community-based Healthcare Assistant and qualified Phlebotomist with experience delivering patient care in home and workplace settings. Skilled in venepuncture, urine testing, DNA collection, specimen handling, and regulated documentation. Confident working independently across multiple locations while maintaining high standards of patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
Experienced in managing caseloads, scheduling visits, and ensuring timely laboratory delivery of specimens. Calm, professional, and reliable in community environments requiring autonomy and sound judgement.
Experience
Self-Employed Sample Collection Specialist (Community-Based) at Crystal Health (2023 – Present)
Provide community and workplace-based diagnostic services. Work requires autonomy, accuracy, and strict adherence to clinical and safeguarding standards.
- Conduct urine drug and alcohol testing and DNA collections
- Perform venepuncture when required
- Verify patient identity and obtain informed consent
- Maintain legally defensible chain-of-custody documentation
- Ensure safe packaging and transfer of specimens to laboratories
- Deliver services independently across multiple locations
- Manage professional communication with clients and service users
Field-Based Phlebotomist / Healthcare Assistant at Ashfield Healthcare (2019 – 2021)
Delivered patient-focused care within community settings.
- Performed venepuncture and urine collection in patients' homes
- Managed daily visit schedules aligned with treatment plans
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation
- Ensured timely delivery of specimens to hospital laboratories
- Provided aftercare advice and reassurance
- Worked in line with national healthcare guidance and governance requirements
Cord Blood Phlebotomist (Self-Employed) at Parsmedix Ltd (2018 – 2019)
- Collected cord blood and maternal samples post-delivery
- Provided patient guidance throughout late pregnancy
- Ensured safe handling and transportation of biological samples
- Liaised with clinical teams and produced detailed reports
IT Support Technician (Part-Time) at MI Computsolutions (2024 – Present)
Provide first and second-line IT support three days per week. Role demonstrates reliability, safeguarding awareness, and experience working within regulated environments.
Education
HND in Health & Social Care
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Level 2 in Teaching Assistant
Level 2 in Functional Skills Maths & English
