Rebecca Lynch

Compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant with experience supporting clinical teams in busy healthcare environments. Skilled in delivering high-quality patient care, carrying out routine clinical procedures, and maintaining accurate patient records in line with confidentiality and data protection standards. Known for calm, professional manner, excellent communication skills, and ability to reassure patients from diverse backgrounds.

Strong team player who works effectively under pressure while maintaining patient safety and dignity.

Healthcare Assistant - GP Practice

• Administer flu vaccines and B12 injections
• Take and record observations
• Conduct NHS health checks and diabetic health checks
• Perform phlebotomy procedures
• Maintain infection prevention & control standards
• Support chronic disease reviews
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Proficient with EMIS system, ICE and HIVE

Phlebotomist - NHS - North Manchester General Hospital - North Manchester General Hospital

Worked within a team of phlebotomists covering a variety of clinics in the hospital. Responsible for the outpatients clinic, an extremely busy clinic with constant patient flow seeing over 100 patients per day. Also visited 22 full wards providing phlebotomy services and met with teams of doctors to discuss patient plans. Ran a specialised clinic in the Infectious Disease department. Held the emergency bleep for the hospital, requiring on-call availability for doctors.

• Managed outpatients clinic with over 100 patients per day
• Visited and serviced 22 hospital wards
• Ran specialised Infectious Disease clinic for patients with TB, MRSA, HIV & Hepatitis
• Used a variety of different methods of venepuncture
• Held emergency bleep for on-call hospital phlebotomy duties
• Confidently managed patients in difficult situations
• Collaborated with specialized nurses and doctors

Healthcare Assistant - NHS - J6 Ward

Part of J6 ward, primarily a cardiology ward also open to diabetic patients, dementia patients and patients with infectious diseases. Worked under the supervision and direction of qualified nursing staff. Assisted patients with personal care and monitored patients' conditions. Last 8 months of role were on a COVID-19 ward.

• Assisted patients with personal care including toileting, washing, dressing and feeding
• Ensured patients were repositioned regularly to avoid pressure sores
• Monitored diabetic patients and recorded blood sugar levels
• Assisted doctors and nurses during cardiac arrests
• Administered basic life support and CPR
• Completed all mandatory training
• Worked on COVID-19 ward for 8 months

Healthcare Assistant - Little Heaton Care Home

Worked as a carer within a residential care home. Worked autonomously and within a team to ensure responsibility for care planning and implementation based on accurate assessment of complex resident needs. Liaised with other healthcare professionals including doctors, district nurses and social workers.

• Assisted residents with washing, toileting, dressing and maintaining personal hygiene
• Supported residents with mental or physical illnesses including diabetes and dementia
• Provided care for residents requiring constant, accurate and timely attention
• Liaised with doctors, district nurses and social workers
• Implemented person-centered approach to care
• Worked towards residents' best interests in physical, emotional, cultural and social aspects

Home Carer - Age UK Home Care

Position as Home Carer providing care within the community in people's homes. Required flexibility and efficient time management. Provided pivotal role in caring for adults in their homes. Trained to provide care for clients with PEG feeds and end of life pathway clients. Promoted independent living.

• Assisted with personal care throughout the day
• Assisted with meal preparation
• Helped with light housework
• Promoted independent living for clients
• Provided care for clients with PEG feeds
• Provided end of life pathway care for clients

Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Level 2 - Health and Social Care