Amanda Parry
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated professional with strong communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly. Adept in conflict resolution and providing emotional support, essential for fostering safe and nurturing environment. Committed to making positive impact on individuals' lives in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Residential support worker
Your chapter
Winsford
2025.08 - Current
- Identified potential triggers leading to behavioural outbursts, minimising incidents of unrest within the community setting.
- Deescalated tense situations through use of effective communication strategies, maintaining peace within the residential facility.
- Escalated critical situations swiftly, preventing harm to residents or property damage.
- Provided emotional support for residents in distress.
- Administered medication following physician guidelines, ensuring correct dosages at all times.
- Communicated effectively with families, offering reassurance and updates on resident progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal resident health outcomes.
- Encouraged independence amongst residents by assisting them in mastering day-to-day tasks.
- Improved resident wellbeing with individualised care plans.
- Coordinated meal preparation and distribution, ensuring balanced nutrition for all residents.
- Maintained cleanliness, enhancing living conditions for residents.
- Fostered a sense of community amongst residents through organised activities.
- Kept accurate records to ensure continuity of care for residents.
- Facilitated therapeutic interventions with external agencies to promote resident recovery process.
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols safeguarding privacy rights of all those residing within the home.
- Managed medications and oversaw compliance with personal treatment plans.
- Delivered effective daily care to [Number] residents with complex care needs.
Residential support worker
Keys group
Runcorn
2025.02 - 2025.07
- Identified potential triggers leading to behavioural outbursts, minimising incidents of unrest within the community setting.
- Deescalated tense situations through use of effective communication strategies, maintaining peace within the residential facility.
Foster carer
Local authority, Cheshire West and Chester
2013.01 - 2025.02
- Built strong relationships with birth families where appropriate, strengthening family ties.
- Adhered strictly to safeguarding protocols; ensuring safety at all times.
- Facilitated open lines of communication with social workers, leading to more effective care plans.
Childminder
Self employed
2006.01 - 2008.01
Teaching assistant
Greenback residential school, Northwich
2004.01 - 2006.01
Education
Level 3 - childcare and education
2001.09 - 5 2003
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Emotional support capacity
- Empathic listening aptitude
- Resilience building
- Positive behaviour encouragement
- Paediatric first aid trained
- Medications administration
- Understanding of learning disabilities
- Advanced dbs check
- Caring attitude
- Multi-Agency working familiarity
- Child protection understanding
- Driving licence
References
- April, burns, Supervising social worker, April.Burns@chesterandcheshire.gov.uk, 07919227673, Chester and cheshire west, Chester
- Leila, parry, Health visitor, Leila.parry@nhs.net, 07785517141, Chester
Hobbies
I enjoy walking my dogs, spending time with my family and granddaughter and at my caravan
Timeline
Residential support worker
Your chapter
2025.08 - Current
Residential support worker
Keys group
2025.02 - 2025.07
Foster carer
Local authority, Cheshire West and Chester
2013.01 - 2025.02
Childminder
Self employed
2006.01 - 2008.01
Teaching assistant
Greenback residential school, Northwich
2004.01 - 2006.01
Level 3 - childcare and education
2001.09 - 5 2003