Vishnu Mohanan

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.

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.

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)