Dalia Abedalal
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About
Dynamic, accomplished, and deeply patient-focused healthcare professional with comprehensive experience across acute, community, residential, and specialist care settings. Brings a rare combination of clinical capability, behavioural expertise, and nutritional knowledge through hands-on work within dietetics, nursing support, dementia care, autism, and learning disability services. Highly skilled in delivering safe and compassionate person-centred care, conducting detailed assessments (MUST, IDDSI, observations), supporting complex behavioural needs, and contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrates excellent documentation, clinical judgement and escalation skills, alongside the resilience and emotional intelligence required for high-pressure environments. Further strengthened by exceptional communication, customer service and relationship-building abilities gained through diverse frontline roles. Committed to promoting dignity, well-being, and positive outcomes for every individual supported.
Experience
Healthcare Assistant (2023-01 – 2025-01)
- Provided high-quality personal care, mobility support, toileting and safe manual handling.
- Completed TPR, BP, respirations, and observations; escalated concerns using NEWS2.
- Supported dementia patients, individuals with autism, LD, and complex behavioural needs.
- Monitored nutrition, hydration, IDDSI diets, feeding assistance and documentation.
- Escalated clinical deterioration appropriately and contributed to MDT communication.
Student Dietitian (2024-01 – 2024-12)
- Completed MUST scoring, anthropometrics and full nutritional assessments.
- Supported dietetic plans for COPD, diabetes, frailty, renal issues and wound healing.
- Applied food-first strategies, ONS recommendations and IDDSI compliance.
- PEG/NG feeding and pump monitoring under supervision.
- Documented assessments and contributed to MDT discussions.
Student Nurse (2021-01 – 2022-12)
- Completed vital signs, personal care, mobility assistance and hygiene support.
- Recognised deterioration and escalated appropriately using NEWS2.
- Supported wound care, pressure-area care and infection prevention procedures.
- Assisted nurses during handovers and updated patient notes accurately.
Retail Assistant at Apricot London (2021-01 – 2023-12)
- Delivered high-quality customer service and front-of-house support.
- Handled tills, transactions, refunds and customer enquiries.
- Performed stock replenishment, merchandising and store presentation.
- Built strong communication, sales and problem-solving skills.
Childcare Provider / Babysitter (2019-01 – Present)
- Provided long-term childcare for newborns to teenagers, including children with autism and developmental delays.
- Structured daily routines including sensory activities, homework support and behaviour guidance.
- Prepared meals adapted for allergies and family preferences.
- Maintained strong communication with parents regarding wellbeing and progress.
Education
BSc in Dietetics – University of Hertfordshire (2026-01)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
GCSEs in English & Maths
