Amelia Hughes
Care Assistant
amelia.hughes@email.co.uk · +44 7700 902100 · Nottingham, UK
Professional Summary
Compassionate care assistant with 4 years in CQC-registered residential and dementia care homes across the East Midlands. Skilled in personal care, moving & handling, medication support, and safeguarding. Reliable on rotating shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
Skills
Personal Care & Hygiene · Moving & Handling · Medication Administration · Safeguarding Adults · Dementia & Person-Centred Care · First Aid & Manual Handling
Experience
Senior Care Assistant
2022 – Present
Meadowbrook Care Home, Nottingham
- Supported 20+ residents daily with dignity-focused personal care and mobility assistance
- Administered prescribed medications under MAR chart protocols with zero safeguarding incidents
- Mentored 3 new starters on infection control, documentation, and de-escalation for dementia behaviours
Care Assistant
2020 – 2022
Willow Lodge Residential Care
- Maintained accurate daily care notes and handover records for nursing and management teams
- Reduced falls risk through proactive repositioning and mobility support plans
- Built trusted relationships with residents' families during visits and care plan reviews
Healthcare Support Volunteer
2019 – 2020
Age UK Nottingham
- Assisted with wellbeing activities and companionship for 15+ elderly service users weekly
- Completed safeguarding awareness training before starting client-facing shifts
Education
NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care — Nottingham College, 2020 Enhanced DBS (Update Service) · Moving & Handling Certificate · Medication Administration Training