- Reading
- cats
- Cinema
- theatre
Catherine Reehill
Bolton ,Greater Manchester
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight carer
Chethams school of music
Manchester , Lancashire
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Supported students in need of medical care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to inform health assessments and optimise care plans.
- Maintained accurate client records, enhancing data quality for informed care decisions.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
- Tended to clients' wounds by performing regular cleanings and applying dressings. with regular cleanings and dressing changes.
- Supported nightly routines and helped to reduce disruptions to sleep, delivering person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and proactively addressed obstacles to support effective recovery.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
- Offered guidance on personal hygiene practices, promoting self-care skills.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards within the care setting.
- Kept public areas clean and hygienic by performing routine sanitisation tasks.
- Maintained detailed health records to report on progress or decline.
- Obtained current medical information, weight, height and vital signs to aid care planning.
Support Worker
Bolton cares
Bolton , Greater Manchester
04.2016 - 04.2023
- provided respite care to people with a learning disability and or mental health problems
- Offered emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients.
- Supported service users in developing skills for independence, enhancing their quality of life. to achieve independence and engage in community activities, fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients' families, providing updates and advice to support them in their caring roles.
- built trusting relationships with service users, effectively advocating for their needs and preferences in care planning.
- Advocated for clients' rights and interests, ensuring their voices were heard in care planning and decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care services, ensuring a holistic approach to client health.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, staying informed about best practices in care.
- provided respite care to people with a learning disability and or mental health problems
Care Officer
Bolton social services
Bolton , Greater Manchester
02.1982 - 04.1987
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalised care plans, addressing each resident's specific needs.
- Assessed service provision to align with evolving needs of service users.
- Inspired and motivated care teams to deliver first-class, person-centred support.
- Built trusting relationships with service users and families to foster a supportive care environment.
- Provided compassionate support to enhance client comfort and uphold dignity.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to deliver exceptional levels of wrap-around support.
- Provided community wellbeing and support services, enabling enhanced quality of life outside of care establishments.
Education
A-Levels - Preliminary Social care
Bolton College
Bolton01-1981
Skills
- Patient care
- First aid training
- Risk assessment
- Record keeping
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
Interests
Timeline
Overnight carer
Chethams school of music
03.2023 - 10.2025
Support Worker
Bolton cares
04.2016 - 04.2023
Care Officer
Bolton social services
02.1982 - 04.1987
A-Levels - Preliminary Social care
Bolton College