Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Argentino Duarte

Dudley,West Midlands

Summary

Energetic children and young people Support Worker dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, children and families. Outgoing professional with a collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually beneficial resolutions.

Dedicated care worker with knowledge of diverse care needs. Offers companionship and engaging activities for children. Holds local area knowledge and driving licence with no points. Competent in prioritisation and upholding confidentiality.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Hospital Porter

Birmingham University Hospital
Birmingham , Sutton Coldfield
07.2023 - Current
  • Collected blood samples and medical specimens from various departments, transporting them to laboratories timely and efficient.
  • Transported and disposed of medical waste routinely throughout shifts in correct disposal systems.
  • Assisted patients into and around hospitals during in-patient stays while providing comfort and conveniences to ease anxieties.
  • Delivered critical patient notes to relevant doctors and nurses promptly and efficiently to improve patient outcomes.
  • Transferred files, specimen samples and pharmacy boxes to different hospital areas for proper documentation, diagnosis and treatment.
  • Moved goods and equipment within units quickly on demand to facilitate prompt and correct treatments.
  • Sustained physical fitness through regular exercise to facilitate long periods of effort through pushing, pulling and standing to assist patients.
  • Managed all facility initiatives proactively to provide safe working environments.
  • Transferred patients to and from wards and departments promptly to facilitate treatment.

Children's Support Worker

Tredworth Ltd Agency
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
01.2023 - Current

Responsible for the care of children living in care homes. For those who are experiencing difficult family or life circumstances, including children with ASD and ADHD, Their responsibilities include:

Providing therapeutic resources to help children deal with these needs such as emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
Daily living skills: Teaching daily life skills to help residents become independent.
Providing physical care, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Monitoring and supporting the overall well-being of service users
Ensure children attend regular education and that they are eating and drinking well.
Maintaining accurate records and reports.

Speaking with residents' families and arranging family and home visits.

Escorted children to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet the mobility and personal needs of individuals.

Delivered a children-centred approach by contacting external social service agencies to obtain aholistic view of individuals.

Developed trusting relationships with young people and advocated on their behalf. De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour, and evaluated progress using evidence-based techniques.

Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping YP to achieve care plan objectives.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Health And Social Care, Mamagment

St. Patrick's College
London
07.2018 - 12.2020

A-Levels - Math and English Level2

Essex Learning Centre

Skills

Driving both manual and automatic cars

Good communication skills, and ability to negotiate

Ability to perceive the need and to anticipate

Good understanding and management of IT, including Microsoft Office PDF and devices

Emergency response procedures

Compassionate, Empathetic and Health and safety adept

Personal hygiene assistance

Ethical decision making

Cleaning techniques

Recording data

Infection control and aseptic procedures

Languages

Portuguese

Certification

.ADHA and ASD level 3 /online training

.Safeguarding Children With Learning Disabilities

.Personal Care - Appropriate Touch And Dignity

.Managing Allegations

Affiliations

  • Swimming Pool, Park visiting and walking. Driving

Timeline

Hospital Porter

Birmingham University Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Children's Support Worker

Tredworth Ltd Agency
01.2023 - Current

Higher National Diploma - Health And Social Care, Mamagment

St. Patrick's College
07.2018 - 12.2020

A-Levels - Math and English Level2

Essex Learning Centre
Argentino Duarte