Healthcare Assistant
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company
Total years of experience :4 years, 7 Months
- Maintained accuracy in providing personal care to 32 elderly residents with dementia
- Monitored residents' health and documented all care delivered, receiving positive feedback from at least 90% of residents, families and colleagues
- Demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills to address issues between residents
- Improved resident satisfaction through person-centred care, leading to a 20% increase in resident engagement in social activities within 2 months
- Promoted within 9 months; expertise in taking detailed medical history of patients, triaging and liaising with respective hospitals followed by dispatching ambulances
- Led a mobile vaccination team exclusively for 350 bedridden patients
- Coordinated with airport authorities and contact-traced approximately 500 COVID positive domestic and international travellers per day, enforcing strict adherence to SOPs and safety protocols to curb the spread of new variants
- Recorded and maintained a detailed database of 48, 000 patients for progressive admissions, discharges and transfers of patients
- Spearheaded a vaccine drive that reached 500, 000 residents - by segregating the population into priority groups, monitoring any adverse reactions, documenting per-day usage reports and building patient’s confidence for a greater reach of vaccine acceptance.
- Provided symptomatic treatment and medical emergency care to COVID positive patients at quarantine centres; offered emotional and mental support to anxious patients and families.
- Home-visited critically ill COVID patients to assess ICU needs and streamline hospital bed allotment
- Facilitated the development and training of the para-professional team, focusing on best practices for patient care and team communication, resulting in improved staff morale
- Educated patients about proactive dental care, plaque control, brushing technique and treatment options along with regular follow-up, increasing patient footfall by 6%
- Identified community oral health issues, supporting targeted interventions and public health initiatives
- Performed oral prophylaxis, cavity restorations, extractions and crown preparations
- Screened and diagnosed dental diseases by assessing oral health conditions based on the patient’s history, physical examination and interpreting x-rays
- Assisted in complex surgical procedures, including but not limited to, disimpactions, implants and graft surgeries
- Ensured patient comfort and pain management by administering local anaesthesia during dental procedures
- Exhibited a dedication to continuous professional development, upgrading clinical knowledge and skills
- Conducted certified soft-tissue laser skill training program with hands-on for dentists from all over the world at the renowned World Trade Centre in Dubai
- Managed the financial affairs of the clinic through detailed book-keeping and systematic documentation of patient records, reducing staff overhead by 20% and dental supplies overhead by 3%
- Evaluated the impact and effectiveness of clinic services, contributing to evidence-based improvement
- Well-versed with new technological innovations including dental lasers for Photo-Biomodulation/ Low Level Laser Therapy, teeth bleaching, crown lengthening, gingivectomy and operculectomy
- Headed several certified one-on-one soft & hard tissue laser training courses at the clinic
- Organised the Aesthetic & Laser Dentistry program at the Indian Dental Association headquarters office
- Oversaw sterilisation and infection control procedures, assuring adherence to industry norms to uphold clinic hygienic practices and patient safety
- Developed strong communication skills assuring patients and responding to their questions to enhance patient experience
- Worked in collaboration with other dental specialists to carry out comprehensive treatment programmes for patients with multiple oral health requirements
Passed with distinction. Developed advanced proficiency in effectively engaging with stakeholders, policymakers and grant proposal preparation, while acquiring comprehensive knowledge and skills across various disciplines: - Health Economics: Analysing the economic aspects of healthcare systems and interventions - Health Policy: Understanding policy development and implementation at local, national and global levels - Statistics: Utilising statistical tools (IBM SPSS) to interpret health data - Epidemiology: Analysing disease patterns and risk factors - Infections & Diseases: Understanding the epidemiology and management of infectious diseases - Health & Social Behavior: Exploring social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes - Public Health Foundation: Building a solid foundation in key public health principles - Evidence Synthesis: Evaluating and synthesising scientific evidence to inform decision-making - Health Research: Proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies Project: Ttile - Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplementation for Treating Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Systematic Review Conducted a systematic review of randomised controlled trials to investigate the potential efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in alleviating symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The review of existing literature revealed a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and depression, suggesting vitamin D supplementation as a promising treatment for SAD. However, the synthesis of evidence yielded mixed results, warranting further research with improved methodological rigour and larger sample sizes to establish conclusive evidence.
Comprehensive dentistry curriculum covering: - Fundamental sciences: Anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and microbiology - Clinical sciences: Pharmacology, dental materials, pathology, general medicine and general surgery - Specialised disciplines: Oral medicine and radiology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, public health dentistry, conservative dentistry and endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, and pedodontics