Cheryl Rimmer
Skelmersdale,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in healthcare and safety, specialising in personal care and person-centred approaches. Demonstrates expertise in manual handling, safeguarding policies, and autism spectrum disorder strategies. Known for a compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, complemented by excellent communication skills and a passion for teaching. Committed to delivering high-quality care through effective teamwork and time-management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health care assistant
stocks hall
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
Community support worker
community interrogated care
Skelmersdale, Liverpool
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Built positive working relationships with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Delivered highest standards of support to people with learning disabilities, in line with individual support plans, cultural needs and wishes.
- Delivered emotional support to distressed clients, instilling a sense of calm and comfort.
- Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Promoted community integration by creating social engagement plans for clients.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
Agency worker
allied health care (company closed)
ormskirk, lancashire
02.2007 - 04.2010
- Adapted quickly to new teams and work environments.
- Organised daily workload, prioritising time-sensitive work.
- Learnt new policies and procedures quickly.
- Met tight deadlines by prioritising tasks effectively.
- Offered exceptional customer service to all guests.
- Identified tasks independently, working confidently without supervision.
Health care worker palative care
st josephs hospice ( closed )
Ormskirk, Lancashire
07.2003 - 03.2005
- Performed basic housekeeping duties including changing bed linens and laundry services thereby contributing towards the general upkeep of the facility .
- Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of itimings and side effects.
- Improved patient comfort by providing daily personal care tasks.
- Applied moving and handling procedures to safely assist service users with restricted mobility.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment, maintaining infection control standards.
- Supported personal hygiene needs, contributed to overall wellbeing of patients.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding patient progress.
- Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - level 4 and 5
Edgehill university
Skelmersdale, Lancashire 09.2022 - 06.2023
Foundation Degree in Arts - Health And Social Care
Uclan
Preston 09.2021 - 09.2022
Enter your degree - Level 2 Functual Skills English And Maths
West Lancashire Colleage
Skelmersdale 06.2015 - 01.2016
Higher National Diploma - Level 2 And 3 Btec Health And Social Care
West Lancashire Colleage
Skelmersdale 08.2014 - 08.2016
Higher National Diploma - Level in Childrens Play And Development
West Lancashire Colleage
Skelmersdale 09.2020 - 09.2022
Currently Doing Msci in Mental Health And Learning Disabilty Nursing
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2024 - Current
Skills
- Healthcare and safety
- Personal care
- Manual handling training
- Positive attitude
- Manual handling
- non judgmental
- passionate
- caring
- compassionate
- person centre care
- Communication skills
- Time-management
- Safeguarding policies
- Safeguarding protocols
- Hardworking
- Passion for teaching
- Autism spectrum disorder strategies
- Teamwork
- Vital signs
Affiliations
- I really like spending time with people to make a difference to there lives
- i love spending my time with family and freinds
- music and social events
Accomplishments
I am very proud of everything I have achieved as I have done this being a single mum to the most amazing sin who has additional needs.
My passion is waking up each morning and wanting to make a difference in people's lives.
I always give everything I have into a job
Timeline
Currently Doing Msci in Mental Health And Learning Disabilty Nursing
Edge Hill University
09.2024 - Current
Health care assistant
stocks hall
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - level 4 and 5
Edgehill university
09.2022 - 06.2023
Foundation Degree in Arts - Health And Social Care
Uclan
09.2021 - 09.2022
Community support worker
community interrogated care
05.2021 - 02.2023
Higher National Diploma - Level in Childrens Play And Development
West Lancashire Colleage
09.2020 - 09.2022
Enter your degree - Level 2 Functual Skills English And Maths
West Lancashire Colleage
06.2015 - 01.2016
Higher National Diploma - Level 2 And 3 Btec Health And Social Care
West Lancashire Colleage
08.2014 - 08.2016
Agency worker
allied health care (company closed)
02.2007 - 04.2010
Health care worker palative care
st josephs hospice ( closed )
07.2003 - 03.2005
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