Brent Morrison
Banbury,Oxfordshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in managing challenging behaviour and caring for vulnerable adults, specialising in dementia care. Demonstrates a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through compassionate support and effective management strategies. Aims to leverage skills in a role that prioritises the well-being and dignity of those in need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care and support worker
Care Outlook
Oxford, Oxfordshire
12.2017 - 12.2025
- Facilitated movement for patients using aids such as wheelchairs or walkers, increasing their independence.
- Responded promptly during emergencies-ensured immediate professional help was sought when required.
- Adapted quickly to new care routines for smooth transition periods during changes in patient requirements.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Ensured medication adherence by administering prescribed drugs under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
- Improved patient mobility with regular physiotherapy exercises under professional guidance.
- Prepared healthy meals according to specific dietary needs, improving overall patient wellness.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by performing housekeeping duties like laundry and dishwashing.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols during work hours-ensured overall wellbeing of all parties involved.
- Provided emotional support to patients, easing feelings of stress or loneliness.
- Offered companionship to elderly patients which significantly reduced feelings of isolation.
- Established trust with patients for improved communication and cooperation during care routines.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Offered clinical support from wound care to medication administration.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
Education
GCSEs - Economics
Laurentian Reginal High School
Lachute Quebec Canada 09.1976 - 06.1981
Industrial First Aid - First Aid
St.John's Ambulance
Vancouver British Columbia Canada 05.1995 - 05.1995
CPR / First Aid - Care
Charterville Care
Witney, Oxfordshire 12.2017 - 12.2017
CPR / First Aid / Dementia / Autism - Care
Care Outlook
Oxford, Oxfordshire 12.2021 - 12.2021
Skills
Enjoy helping to get along with their day , Personal care , getting dressed , making meals , Conversation
- Support for vulnerable adults
- Dementia care
Affiliations
- Play Guitar
Languages
French
Intermediate
English
Native
Timeline
CPR / First Aid / Dementia / Autism - Care
Care Outlook
12.2021 - 12.2021
Care and support worker
Care Outlook
12.2017 - 12.2025
CPR / First Aid - Care
Charterville Care
12.2017 - 12.2017
Industrial First Aid - First Aid
St.John's Ambulance
05.1995 - 05.1995
GCSEs - Economics
Laurentian Reginal High School
09.1976 - 06.1981