Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Brenda Mhere

Bedford,Bedfordshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive training in emotional support, and basic life support. Demonstrates a strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies, with a commitment to restraint reduction and non-violent crisis intervention. Skilled in medication administration, positive behaviour encouragement, and de-escalation strategies. Experienced in multi-agency working, social activity support, and community engagement planning. Holds a driving licence and is proficient in record-keeping and fire safety training.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Support Worker

Dial4Care
Bedford, England
05.2024 - Current
  • Kept accurate records to ensure continuity of care for residents.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal resident health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support for residents in distress.
  • Identified potential triggers leading to behavioural outbursts, minimising incidents of unrest within the community setting.
  • Maintained cleanliness, enhancing living conditions for residents.
  • Encouraged independence amongst residents by assisting them in mastering day-to-day tasks.
  • Ensured safety by monitoring residential environment regularly.
  • Conducted routine checks during night shifts to maintain a secure environment for everyone in residence.
  • Escalated critical situations swiftly, preventing harm to residents or property damage.
  • Communicated effectively with families, offering reassurance and updates on resident progress.
  • Improved resident wellbeing with individualised care plans.
  • Assisted residents to achieve daily living skills.
  • Coordinated meal preparation and distribution, ensuring balanced nutrition for all residents.
  • Helped arrange transport for appointments outside the residence, guaranteeing timely attendance by all parties involved.
  • Deescalated tense situations through use of effective communication strategies, maintaining peace within the residential facility.
  • Completed bed, welfare and security checks on residents.
  • Worked with residents to develop life skills, including how to prepare meals and keep areas clean.
  • Promoted community engagement and sense of belonging.

Home support worker

We Care Nursing Services
Bedford, England
01.2023 - Current
  • Established rapport with clients by showing empathy and understanding, building trustful relationships.
  • Adhered strictly to professional guidelines and standards delivering consistently high-quality service.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, promoting better health.
  • Ensured a clean and safe environment by performing household tasks.
  • Transported clients to appointments or social events as needed, facilitating community engagement.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals for coordinated care plans.
  • Conducted regular welfare checks, ensuring client safety.
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.

Education

NVQ Level 3 -

Phoenix Training
Bedford
11.2024 -

Residential Support Work

Phoenix Training
Bedford
11.2024 - 11.2024

Skills

  • Mental health training
  • Emotional support capacity
  • Basic life support trained
  • Child protection understanding
  • Medications administration
  • Caring attitude
  • Multi-Agency working familiarity
  • Restraint reduction commitment
  • Non-Violent crisis intervention
  • Positive behaviour encouragement
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Meal preparation
  • Safeguarding policies and procedures
  • Social activity support
  • Fire safety training
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Bed checks
  • Driving licence
  • Record-keeping
  • Community engagement planning

Affiliations

  • Dancing, Music, Travel, Sport, Gaming

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 -

Phoenix Training
11.2024 -

Residential Support Work

Phoenix Training
11.2024 - 11.2024

Residential Support Worker

Dial4Care
05.2024 - Current

Home support worker

We Care Nursing Services
01.2023 - Current
Brenda Mhere