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Carol Grant

London,Greater London

Summary

Committed care coordinator with passion for helping others and improving healthcare system experiences. Familiar with electronic health records and scheduling software. Dedicated to patient advocacy with talent for collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Hard-working coordinator with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Care coordinator

Acorn Day Opportunities Ltd
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
05.2021 - Current
  • Responded efficiently to day-to-day changes in care and support packages.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Matched needed service of patients to suitably qualified and experienced care workers to provide high-quality service.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Liaised with variety of healthcare professionals, social workers and case managers to deliver highest level of care to service users.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults.
  • Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.

Personal assistant

Ummah Care
Leyton, Waltham Forest
03.2018 - 05.2021

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  • Organised personal and professional calendars, supplying timely reminders of upcoming meetings and events.
  • Processed mail, email and phone enquiries, minimising correspondence backlogs.
  • Checked and opened mail, enabling prompt response to correspondence, bills and invoices.
  • Followed up on upcoming appointments, reaching out before scheduled times to confirm.
  • Communicated with professionalism, tact and emotional intelligence to deal with diverse telephone dynamics.

Senior support worker

Care UK
Ilford, Redbridge
09.2012 - 01.2019
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
  • Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
  • Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.

Deputy manager

The Beeches
Ilford, Redbridge
07.2004 - 01.2010
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Maintained excellent client relationships by dealing with queries and complaints calmly and professionally.
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Conducted regular audits, maintaining appropriate stock supplies to meet consumer demand.
  • Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Recruited and trained driven, dedicated team members, reducing staff turnover.
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of East London
London
09.2001 - 05.2004

NVQ Level 4 RMA - Health & Social Care

H.D.S. Training and Assessment Centre
Ilford, Redbridge
01.2007 - 03.2008

G.N.V.Q - Health & Social Care

Waltham Forest collage
Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
09.1997 - 07.1999

Skills

  • Care planning and rostering
  • Individual care and support plans
  • Service user rapport building
  • Health promotion and maintenance
  • Behaviour pattern recognition
  • CQC compliance
  • Solution-focused techniques
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership
  • Public relations
  • Team building
  • Care Act 2014 knowledge

Work availability

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Timeline

Care coordinator

Acorn Day Opportunities Ltd
05.2021 - Current

Personal assistant

Ummah Care
03.2018 - 05.2021

Senior support worker

Care UK
09.2012 - 01.2019

NVQ Level 4 RMA - Health & Social Care

H.D.S. Training and Assessment Centre
01.2007 - 03.2008

Deputy manager

The Beeches
07.2004 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of East London
09.2001 - 05.2004

G.N.V.Q - Health & Social Care

Waltham Forest collage
09.1997 - 07.1999
Carol Grant