Mya Hodge
Brighton and Hove,East Sussex
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare Assistant with strong NHS experience and a genuine passion for science and patient care. I’m going to begin my BSc Biomedical Science, and I am eager to move to the lab side of healthcare. My time on the wards has given me a calm, steady approach, strong infection control habits and confidence handling clinical materials all of which will prove useful in diagnostic and research environments. I’m now looking to further my technical skills and focus on laboratory focused roles alongside my degree.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Healthcare Assistant
NHS University Hospitals Sussex, Royal Sussex County Hospital
2025.02 - 2026.07
- Delivered high-quality personal care, mobility assistance, and emotional support to patients across medical and surgical wards.
- Performed and recorded clinical observations including BP, pulse, temperature, SpO2, respiratory rate, and NEWS2 scoring.
- Supported nurses with patient flow, admissions, discharges, and routine clinical tasks.
- Maintained strict infection-prevention standards including PPE use, hand hygiene, and isolation procedures.
- Escalated patient deterioration promptly using SBAR and NEWS2 thresholds.
- Ensured accurate, confidential documentation using electronic and paper systems.
Nursery assistant
Teddy bears day nursery
Brighton and Hove
2024.02 - 2024.12
- Child development knowledge — understanding early years milestones and learning through play
- Safeguarding & child protection — recognising concerns and following correct reporting procedures
- Behaviour support — using positive reinforcement, calm communication, and emotional regulation strategies
- Play-based learning — creating engaging, age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, and physical development
- Health, hygiene & safety — nappy changing, toileting support, cleaning routines, infection control
- Observation & recording — noting progress, behaviours, and learning moments accurately
- Communication — warm, clear interaction with children, parents, and staff
- Teamwork — supporting nursery practitioners and contributing to a positive, collaborative environment
- Patience & empathy — responding sensitively to children’s needs, emotions, and routines
- Organisation — preparing resources, managing transitions, and keeping play areas tidy and safe
Education
Longhill High school
Brighton and Hoveundefined
Varndean college
Brighton and HoveSkills
- Patient care — ADLs, mobility support, dignity-focused care
- Clinical observations — NEWS2, escalation, accurate documentation
- Infection control — PPE, isolation, hygiene protocols
- Safeguarding — recognising and reporting concerns
- Communication — patients, families, MDT
- Teamwork — supporting nurses and clinicians
- Record keeping — EPR systems, confidentiality, accuracy
- Calm under pressure — effective during busy shifts and rapid patient turnover
- Healthcare ethical standards understanding
- Multitasking under pressure
- Knowledge of nhs policies
- End-Of-Life care sensitivity
- Equipment sterilisation
- Taking blood samples
- Safeguarding knowledge
Certification
- Care Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Manual Handling
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Safeguarding Level 2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Assistant
NHS University Hospitals Sussex, Royal Sussex County Hospital
2025.02 - 2026.07
Nursery assistant
Teddy bears day nursery
2024.02 - 2024.12
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Varndean college
Longhill High school