Caitlin Clark
Falkirk,Stirlingshire
Summary
Experienced care professional with extensive expertise in elderly supportive care, complex live-in care, and palliative care. Proficient in medication administration, nutritional planning, and infection control practices, with a strong focus on dignity preservation and compassionate communication. Skilled in handling medical equipment, managing incontinence, and addressing problem behaviours while maintaining confidentiality. Adept at care planning, progress note keeping, and negotiating with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Holds a valid driver's licence and demonstrates a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through personalised adult care solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Home carer/ Complex Carer
Hamill Homecare
Falkirk, stirlingshire
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Built strong relationships with clients, enhancing their emotional wellbeing.
- Documented daily care plans accurately, ensuring continuity of care between shifts and team members.
- Taught self-care skills to patients where appropriate, fostering independence whilst maintaining dignity.
- Coordinated appointments to ensure optimal healthcare provision for all clients.
- Handled emergency situations calmly; contacting relevant medical teams efficiently when necessary.
- Provided overnight care when required; ensuring peace of mind for both client and relatives.
- Delivered physiotherapy exercises, promoting improved mobility in patients with physical disabilities.
- Administered medication as prescribed to manage health conditions effectively.
- Managed efficient household tasks such as grocery shopping, laundry and cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
- Provided companionship for elderly patients, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues to increase independence and confidence.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients to promote their wellbeing.
- Maintained strict levels of confidentiality regarding personal information and medical records; adhering strictly to data protection regulations.
Home carer
Forth Valley Homecare
Falkirk
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided companionship for elderly patients, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
- Ensured client comfort by providing direct personal care, including bathing and dressing.
- Built strong relationships with clients, enhancing their emotional wellbeing.
- Administered medication as prescribed to manage health conditions effectively.
- Improved patient nutrition through careful meal preparation in line with dietary requirements.
- Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
- Completed laundry, ironing and dry cleaning.
- Hoovered and tidied rooms with keen eye for detail.
- Closely monitored patient conditions, minimising need for additional medical attention.
Staff member
Tim Horton's
Falkirk, Stirlingshire
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Participated in team meetings for strategic planning.
- Managed resources for maximising efficiency.
- Coordinated schedules for seamless daily operations.
- Trained new staff members, promoting skill development.
- Maintained inventory, reducing stock shortages.
- Collaborated well with team members for successful projects.
- Served customers promptly and courteously for repeat business.
- Handled complaints with professionalism to retain clients.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues to facilitate teamwork.
- Implemented safety procedures in compliance with regulations.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5- Maths, English, HFT, Biology, Cake Craft, Hospitality, PE, Dance
Larbert High School
Falkirk 08.2020 - 06.2021
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher- HFT, PE
Larbert High School
Falkirk 08.2020 - 06.2021
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NC- Access to Nursing Fasttrack
Forth Valley College
Falkirk 01.2024 - 06.2024
SVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
City of Glasgow College
Glasgow 10.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Stirling
Stirling 09.2024 -
Skills
- Dignity preservation
- Sensory impairment understanding
- Progress note keeping
- Nutritional planning
- Negotiation with healthcare providers
- Palliative care knowledge
- Handling medical equipment
- Palliative care experience
- Confidentiality maintainance
- Problem behaviour handling
- Elderly supportive care
- Driver's license
- Documentation writing
- Infection control practice
- Basic nursing procedures
- Personal care
- Manual handling
- Patient relationship building
- Medication Administration
- Care planning
- Complex live-in care
- Respite care
- Incontinence management
- CPR
- Compassionate communication
- Diabetes awareness
- Adult care
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Stirling
09.2024 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NC- Access to Nursing Fasttrack
Forth Valley College
01.2024 - 06.2024
SVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care
City of Glasgow College
10.2023 - 06.2024
Home carer/ Complex Carer
Hamill Homecare
12.2022 - 09.2025
Home carer
Forth Valley Homecare
03.2022 - 12.2022
Staff member
Tim Horton's
04.2021 - 03.2022
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5- Maths, English, HFT, Biology, Cake Craft, Hospitality, PE, Dance
Larbert High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Higher- HFT, PE
Larbert High School
08.2020 - 06.2021
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