Alma Hearsum

An experienced and dedicated Team leader/Senior carer since 2003 on night shifts in Dementia Unit and Residential with the ability to lead team,coordinate care delivery and maintain high standard of person-centred care.Currently employed in Perth Mead medical since 2019

Holds an SVQ level 3 qualification and a PDA in supervision with a nursing background from the Philippines. Registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as a Care Practitioner.

Experienced in developing and reviewing care plans, completing risk assessments, allocating staff duties, administering medication, ordering and drug changeover monthly. Completing incidents reports.

Confident in recognising changes in residents' health,undertaking observations, arranging close monitoring and liaising with GPs district nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Committed to promoting residents dignity, independence , safety and well being while supporting colleagues and ensuring effective teamwork throughout the night shift.

Supervised care staff to ensure delivery of high-quality care aligned with residents' needs.

Leading and supporting care staff, allocating duties and coordinating workloads to ensure residents' needs are met.

Developed, reviewed, and updated individual care plans to address changing needs of residents.

Risk assessments, identifying potential risk and implementing appropriate measures to promote residents safety.

Medication management, administering prescribed medication, ordering and drug change monthly.

Monitored residents' health by recognising condition changes, undertaking observations, and coordinating close monitoring.

Multidisciplinary Working: Liaising with Gps, district Nurses and other healthcare providers.

Emergency response, escalating clinical concerns appropriately and contacting NHS 24 hours when urgent clinical advice is required.

Person centered care, promoting dignity, privacy,choice,independence and respect for every resident.

Communication and documentation. maintaining accurate care records and providing clear handovers to ensure continuity of care.

Health and safety, Following infection prevention,safeguarding, moving and handling and other relevant care procedures.