Carla Ruffray
Healthcare Assistant | HSE-Ready | DEAS Qualified
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About
Highly dedicated and versatile Healthcare Assistant with over 3 years of clinical experience at CHU de Bordeaux, one of France's largest university hospital centres. Employed on a hospital-wide float pool basis, covering 20+ wards and specialist departments including Paediatrics, Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Pneumology, Geriatrics, Oncology, and Intensive Care. Proficient in DxCare electronic patient record system.
Ambitious and forward-thinking, with a clear goal of progressing into nursing — motivated to build on strong clinical foundations within the Irish healthcare system. Committed to delivering safe, dignified, and patient-centred care in line with HSE standards. Currently based in Dublin and enhancing English language proficiency through study at Kaplan International (2025–2026).
Eligible to work in Ireland.
Experience
Healthcare Assistant — Hospital Float Pool (Aide-Soignante Polyvalente) - CHU de Bordeaux — University Hospital Centre - France
(2022-10)
Deployed across 20+ wards and departments as part of the hospital-wide float pool, requiring rapid integration into new clinical environments and teams on a daily basis.
- Provided age-appropriate personal care and ADL support to infants, children, and adolescents in Paediatrics
- Assisted nursing staff with paediatric observations and vital signs monitoring
- Supported families with clear, compassionate communication and reassurance
- Applied strict infection prevention protocols in line with paediatric ward standards
- Assisted patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-MI care
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient status to nursing staff promptly
- Supported ECG preparation and assisted with cardiac monitoring under nurse direction
- Provided personal care and mobility support to patients with reduced exercise tolerance
- Supported post-operative cardiac surgery patients in recovery, mobilisation, and pain management
- Monitored fluid balance, vital signs, and wound sites under nursing supervision
- Assisted with safe patient transfers and repositioning to prevent pressure injuries
- Maintained a calm, reassuring environment for high-anxiety post-surgical patients
- Assisted with chest drain care and post-thoracotomy patient monitoring
- Supported respiratory observations and early ambulation post-surgery
- Provided personal hygiene care to patients with limited mobility following thoracic procedures
- Liaised effectively with nursing and physiotherapy teams for coordinated patient recovery
- Assisted patients with chronic respiratory conditions including COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis
- Supported oxygen therapy management and continuous respiratory monitoring
- Provided personal care adapted to patients experiencing breathlessness and fatigue
- Supported patients with positioning and breathing comfort techniques under nurse direction
- Delivered holistic, person-centred care to elderly patients with complex and multiple needs
- Supported patients with dementia, delirium, and significant mobility impairments
- Assisted with nutritional support, oral care, and skin integrity monitoring
- Promoted dignity, independence, and social engagement throughout daily care routines
- Provided compassionate care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy
- Monitored and reported side effects including nausea, fatigue, mucositis, and skin changes
- Supported patients and families through emotionally challenging treatment journeys
- Maintained rigorous hygiene standards for immunocompromised and neutropenic patients
- Delivered high-acuity care to critically ill, sedated, and ventilated patients
- Assisted with personal care, repositioning, and pressure area management
- Supported nurse-led procedures with precision, sterility awareness, and infection control
- Maintained accurate observation records and escalated patient changes to nursing staff promptly
- Consistently adapted to new teams, environments, and patient profiles at short notice as part of the float pool
- Maintained patient dignity, safety, and confidentiality across all clinical settings
- Adhered to manual handling, IPC, and safeguarding protocols in every department
- Recorded and updated patient information using DxCare electronic patient record (EPR) system
Education
Diploma of State in Healthcare Assistance (DEAS) - Healthcare Assistance - IFAS Arcachon (2022)
Baccalaureat Professionnel ASSP - Health & Social Care - France (2020)
AFGSU — Emergency First Aid & Clinical Emergency Care - Emergency Care - Certified Training Provider (2021)
English for Healthcare Communication - English Language - Kaplan International Languages (2025-09 - 2026-05)
