I am passionate about promoting health and wellbeing and enjoy encouraging people to take positive steps towards improving their quality of life. Whether offering reassurance during difficult times, supporting people to regain independence or helping them build confidence following illness or injury, I believe small changes can make a significant difference. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my healthcare experience, communication skills and commitment to supporting others as a personal companion and carer to contribute positively to improving the health and wellbeing of people.
I enjoy reading, learning new things, and spending time in nature through walking, mindfulness, meditation, and journalling. I have a creative and artistic side and love painting, drawing, listening to music and podcasts, and exploring different forms of creativity.
I also enjoy travelling, meeting new people, socialising, and watching thought-provoking documentaries, feel-good films, and comedies. Practising self-care and finding peace in nature are important to me. One of my favourite ways to unwind is spending time with my dog and enjoying long walks outdoors.
Family is a huge part of my life, and I cherish spending time with my grown children and grandchildren. I am passionate about cooking and love creating dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world, especially baking. I also appreciate the changing seasons, with autumn being my favourite for its warmth, beauty, and cosy atmosphere.I
I currently work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and have over 10 years of NHS experience and 30 in many healthcare environments. I have supported patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, from life-changing neurological conditions to traumatic burn injuries. These experiences have shaped my ability to provide calm, dignified and person-centred care to people when they need it most. I understand how important it is to recognise when someone may be feeling worried, overwhelmed or in need of reassurance and to adapt my approach accordingly. Throughout my career I have developed excellent communication skills and a sensitive, empathetic approach when supporting patients from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances.
Much of my role has involved supporting patients with their personal care needs during times when they have felt at their most vulnerable. Whether helping someone to wash and dress, or supporting them with their daily routines, I always take time to preserve their dignity, respect their privacy and offer reassurance. I understand that these moments can be difficult for patients and I pride myself on creating a calm, supportive environment where people feel listened to, cared for and at ease. I believe these qualities are particularly important when supporting women attending outpatient appointments, examinations and procedures, where kindness, sensitivity and maintaining dignity are essential.
Working within Burns has given me experience supporting patients experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief and emotional distress. One patient I cared for required enhanced support following self-inflicted burns linked to childhood trauma. By listening without judgement and providing reassurance throughout her admission, I helped her feel safe, valued and supported during a very vulnerable period of her life. Experiences such as this strengthened my understanding of the importance of emotional support, compassionate communication and treating every individual with dignity and respect.
I work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and understand the importance of safeguarding, confidentiality, infection prevention and escalating concerns appropriately. I have completed the Care Certificate, hold Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and am competent in a range of clinical skills including observations, blood glucose monitoring and ECGs. I am organised, reliable and able to manage my workload effectively whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
I am a caring, professional and dependable Healthcare Assistant who takes pride in making a positive difference to patients' experiences. I would welcome the opportunity to bring my skills to a future of rewarding opportunities.
Care certificate
Life support
Diploma in health studies
Functional Skills in maths level 2
Functional Skills in English level 2
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Caregiver / Companion, Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate, Health Care Aides (HCA) Certificate, College
