Ann Read
Blackburn,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced non-medical care provider offering 36 years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with learning disabilities, mental health and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Visiting Carer
Helping Hands
Accrington, Lancashire
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered compassionate support to individuals requiring personal care and assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including dressing, bathing, and meal preparation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of living spaces to enhance client comfort and safety.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ascertain their needs and preferences.
- Engaged clients in social activities to promote mental well-being and companionship.
- Administered medication, ensuring accurate dosage and timing.
- Utilised active listening skills to enhance client mood and overall well-being.
- Collaborated with other carers to provide comprehensive service.
Support worker
Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
Whalley Lancashire, Lancashire
08.1989 - 12.2023
- Provided compassionate support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Documented behavioural changes to facilitate effective client progress reviews.
- Established trustworthy rapport with clients through consistent reliability.
- Supported daily living activities to enhance independence and quality of life.
- Promoted safety by adhering to risk assessment protocols.
- Navigated sensitive situations with empathy while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Participated in ongoing training to ensure knowledge of current mental health practices.
- Maintained patient privacy by strictly following confidentiality protocols.
Education
Not listed - CSE Qualifications
Ribbledale high school
Clitheroe, Lancashire 09/1980 - 05/1985
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care
Impact futures and child care company
Lancashire 06/2024 - 11/2025
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
Impact futures and childcare company
Lancashire 12/2025 -
Skills
- Boundary understanding
- Mental resilience
- Equipment operation
- Personal care assistance
- Basic life support
- Dementia awareness
- Medication administration
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- Client confidentiality
- Mental health support
- Dignity in care
- Trustworthiness and reliability
- Compassionate care
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Person-centred care planning
Timeline
Visiting Carer
Helping Hands
02.2024 - Current
Support worker
Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust
08.1989 - 12.2023
Not listed - CSE Qualifications
Ribbledale high school
09/1980 - 05/1985
NVQ Level 2 - Health and social care
Impact futures and child care company
06/2024 - 11/2025
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
Impact futures and childcare company
12/2025 -