Healthcare Assistant Supporting Information

I am applying to NHS in order to be a healthcare assistant at Orchards Inpatient Unit. This dream has been a part of my whole life. I want to help others live better and more fulfilling lives.

I was inspired to continue my Fine Art career at Nottingham Trent University. The university also feeds my eagerness to learn. As with many students from the UK, university can be very difficult to adjust. In my second-year, I was diagnosed by anxiety and depression. After seeing how many people, including my classmates, were helped by professionals, I was inspired to pursue a career as a healthcare professional. My final degree show was inspired by this experience. I created contemporary art that addressed mental illness and raised awareness about it. I have learned how to communicate ideas clearly and critically analyze research to help me formulate my own ideas and practice. I’m able to communicate with ease through both writing and speaking. I thrive under pressure. My mind is sharp and can think creatively and rationally to solve problems. This ability is invaluable in situations where there are no guarantees, such as caring for patients with mental illnesses or in hospital environments. My modules required me to be self-motivated, work independently and with others, and to do a lot more self-evaluation.

My current job is Activities Coordinator at Etheldred House in Cambridgeshire. Although I was only part of the Ethelred House Family for a brief time, these few weeks were crucial in helping me find the right career path.

The most fulfilling and interesting job I’ve ever had was caring for people with mental illness. I have learned so much about dementia and the effects it has on thinking, personality, and character. I would like to continue this journey by pursuing a nursing qualification. This is one reason I want to be a Healthcare Assistant.

While my current position is not the first I have ever held, I have been in situations where I needed to be patient, understanding, and practical in order for the best possible outcome. In order to enable my Grandmother to continue living her life as normal as possible after her fall, I provided extra support. It involved dressing, washing, and general assistance with her daily routine for three weeks.

Additionally, I was a volunteer at 1st Witchford Brownies. My responsibilities included the safety and wellbeing of the children, as well teaching them new skills in outward bound activities. To make lessons memorable and interesting, I needed patience.

Because I am understanding, patient, polite, caring, and proud of my work ethic, I would make a great candidate for this position. I am sensitive to confidentiality and respect the dignity of patients, regardless of their stage in life.

Infection Control and Fire Safety are just a few of the many e-learning programs I’ve completed. Additionally, while in Canada, I took the Foodsafe Level 1 Course, passing with 94%. This will allow me to care for individuals with mental disorders during mealtimes, and ensure their well-being. I have also completed food safety courses. I have also had experience cooking for Etheldred House residents.

Avalanche Safety Level 1 has been another course I’ve taken that includes contributing attributes. It was less useful than the one in Canada, but it covered basic First Aid and basic medical training.

My ability as a leader, motivator, and team player was shown when I cycled 850 m over 10 days from Amsterdam and Berlin in 2014. This was in support of Cardiac Research at Papworth Hospital. I was able to overcome many problems and found solutions quickly to ensure that I kept my schedule. This is a testament to my determination and exceptional time management.

I am a versatile candidate because of my education, work experience, and daily life. I have many valuable attributes that I can use in a healthcare career. I have been on both sides of mental health care, so I am well-versed in the process. Public healthcare is an integral and vital part of society. I want to be part of it. I want to make a difference.

My grandparents’ particular routine is one memory that has shaped my interest in medicine. My grandfather used to grow pumpkins at home, and my grandmother kept hundreds of Gatorade water bottles in her home. I came to understand that my family’s PTSD was not as bizarre as I thought. To avoid starvation and theft, my grandfather used to keep pumpkins under our beds. Because her son died from dehydration in the Cambodian genocide, her grandmother kept water bottles. These experiences were deeply painful, but they have helped me grow and have engrained a deep-rooted desire for positive impact on others’ lives while also challenging my intellectual curiosity through a career as a physician. I set out to become a surgeon assistant with the help of my clinical clerkship experience and as a medical assistant.

I was a medical assistant to a variety of hand, reconstructive, microvascular and craniofacial surgeons. This experience drew my attention to surgery. Patients that I have had to deal with have given me insight into what I will be dealing with as a PA. These patient encounters have greatly influenced my interest in general, trauma, reconstructive, and acute surgery. Because it involves a wide range of surgical and medical conditions, with an exciting patient base, I like the idea of a career as surgical physician assistant. It requires diagnostic expertise, surgical expertise, empathy, and empathy.

Keck School of Medicine of USC Physician Aide program has given my solid medical education. Through my clinical clerkships, I have been able to treat many acute illnesses, injuries, as well as exacerbations of existing chronic conditions. I was able to assist in the following: amputations of extremities, cholecystectomies and liver biopsies. Also, I assisted in high-impact skiing accident injuries. Los Angeles County Medical Center and USC Medical Center had me heavily involved in numerous stabilizations and reductions for pedestrian and auto trauma, and high-impact fall injuries. I was able to accurately assess medical conditions and determine the level of risk. This allowed me to make informed decisions under pressure.

I found it rewarding and challenging to diagnose and determine the correct course of treatment for each patient and care for complex surgical patients. As a surgical PA, I can use the strengths that I have already developed, such as my ability to build rapport with patients and educate them about their health and disease.

My PA student clinical experiences in general surgery, orthopedic trauma, and pulmonary rehabilitation were highly rewarding. Now I’m excited to foster my intellectual growth as well as clinical training through a surgical fellow. I look forward to being challenged and exposed to many surgical specialties. I bring a strong work ethic, a desire to excel, as well as the humility to help those who have entrusted me with their health care. I am looking forward to the opportunity to gain valuable surgical experience and expertise in managing acute illness, trauma and exacerbations of chronic diseases.

I would love to join a surgical fellowship, so I can gain the skills necessary to be a confident physician assistant and capable of dealing with all the challenges associated with fast-paced medical care.