Vishnu Mohanan
Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with experience providing high-quality personal care and support to patients in clinical and residential settings
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Compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant with experience providing high-quality personal care and support to patients in clinical and residential settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient wellbeing, and working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Committed to promoting dignity, comfort, and independence for all patients.
Experience
Physiotherapist (Band 5) – Urgent Community Response (UCR) at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (2024-07 – 2025-01)
- Provided rapid, person-centred care to patients in their own homes to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Assisted nurses and clinicians with urgent assessments, observations, and monitoring of patients' physical condition.
- Carried out and recorded vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels.
- Supported patients with personal care, mobility, and activities of daily living while promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with safe moving and handling, including the use of mobility aids and equipment.
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' conditions promptly to senior clinicians to support timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation in line with organisational policies and confidentiality standards.
- Followed infection prevention and control procedures in community and home environments.
- Provided reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families during urgent care situations.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, therapists, GPs, and social care services.
- Supported discharge planning and short-term care plans aimed at stabilising patients at home.
- Ensured safe use, cleaning, and storage of equipment used in patient care.
- Adhered to safeguarding policies and escalated concerns appropriately.
Physiotherapy Trainee at Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre (2022-01 – 2023-12)
- Delivered high-quality, person-centred care to patients within a fast-paced acute hospital environment.
- Assisted patients with personal care needs including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels.
- Supported patients with mobility, transfers, and use of mobility aids in line with manual handling guidelines.
- Assisted nursing staff with clinical procedures and routine patient care as delegated.
- Observed patients closely and promptly reported any deterioration or concerns to registered nurses.
- Ensured infection prevention and control standards were maintained, including hand hygiene and use of PPE.
- Maintained clean, safe, and comfortable ward environments, including bed making and equipment cleaning.
- Supported patients at mealtimes, including feeding assistance and monitoring nutrition and fluid intake.
- Accurately documented care delivered and observations in patient records.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations, including escalating concerns and supporting basic life support when required.
- Adhered to safeguarding, confidentiality, and health and safety policies at all times.
Education
MSc in Specialist Physiotherapy Practice – Sheffield Hallam University (2024-01 – 2025-07)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Physiotherapy – Kerala University of Health Sciences (2016-09 – 2022-03)