Christina Mavinyu
Dunfermline,Fife
Summary
Dedicated support worker with over 5 years of experience. Supports health outcomes with tailored treatment and care planning. Applies person-centred care approach to promote dignity and independence. Support Worker with comprehensive experience in care home environments. Builds rapport with empathy and compassion. Strong medication administration and clinical observation skills. Compassionate Support Worker skilled in monitoring and addressing needs for geriatric populations. Evaluates wellness and provides care and companionship. Promotes dignity, respect and independence with caring activities of daily living management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Excel Care Services
Dunfermline
11.2022 - Current
- Working in the support team, consisting of 6 members, within a residential care home for teenagers with behavioural and emotional issues
- Key responsibilities - Providing essential support to key care workers and undertaking night shifts to ensure the provision of round the clock care running group sessions for clients presenting with more challenging and complex behavioural needs Applying empathetic communication skills when liaising with families and providing emotional support Ensuring the salty of the clients in and out of the home by encouraging ongoing adherence to all health and safety standards, and company regulations Assisting clients with their everyday needs and problems, both physical and emotional
- Key achievements
- Played a key role in the department achieving perfect score on an external accreditation survey
- Substantially increased patient satisfaction by 20%, retention by 15%, and referral rates by 5%
Support Worker
CN Healthcare
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw the day to day running of the services and collaborated with a team of 8 support workers to support clients in the development of skills required for independent living: reported to the Duty Manager
- Key responsibilities
- Ensured that all health and safety requirements were met, conducted risk assessments and implemented management plans
- Collaborated with different departments and external bodies to support clients in the structured development of the skills necessary for independent living Assisted service users with the identification and achievement of desired outcomes
- Maintained accurate records of contact with clients and agencies whilst establishing effective working relationsnips with clients, colleagues and key agencies
- Consulted with the duty management, and worked closely with the team
- To ensure the provision and maintenance of a high quality servIce Promoted, encouraged and organised clients involvement in house meetings whilst demonstrating an understanding of professional boundaries and safeguarding issues
- Conducted consultations with clients and management to identity any repairs and maintenance problems
- Key achievements
- Introduced a new housing management system which reduced departmental spend by 35% annually
Support Worker
Chinhoyi Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2022
- Supported a team of 3 care workers with the delivery of exemplary care within a residential home for the elderly
Panel member/ Support Worker ( Volunteer
L'arche Care Youth Offending Service
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Undertook a voluntary assignment independently worked with young offenders to promote rehabilitation and the minimisation of reoffending risks
Education
Health and Social Care Courses - Understanding Learning Disabilities Certificate - Florence Academy -
Tracheostomy Training Certificate - undefined
Academy
PEG Feed Training Certificate - Florence Academy - undefined
Acquired Brain Injury Certificate - undefined
Florence Academy
Nurse Aide Certificate - undefined
St John
Certificate in Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery - WHO - undefined
- Learning Disabilities and Autism Awareness - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
Infection Prevention and Control - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
Safeguarding Adults - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
- Moving and Handling People - Newcross Healthcare Solutions (May, 2023 - undefined
Medication Administration Florence Academy
Safeguarding Children - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
2023
Skills
- Microsoft office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Medication administration
- First Aid
- Patient safeguarding
- Mental health support
- Disability care
- CPR certified
- Patient-centred care
- Care plan management
- Safeguarding policies
- Clean driving record
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care needs assessment
- Social care
- Elderly care expertise
- Self-motivated
- Exceptional communicator
GCSE
'O' LEVEL
Certification
Support Worker Administrative Support Mental Health Support Health and Safety Youth Offending Services Health and Social Care Residential Care Support Care Assistance Team Leadership . Companionship. Supported Living
Interests
Hobbies and interests
, Health and Fitness, Reading, TV
Languages
English
Fluent
Additional Information
- Seeking Tier 2 Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship
- Clear DBS
- COVID-19 vaccination card
References on request
Timeline
Support Worker
Excel Care Services
11.2022 - Current
Support Worker
CN Healthcare
03.2022 - 11.2023
Support Worker
Chinhoyi Hospital
01.2012 - 03.2022
Panel member/ Support Worker ( Volunteer
L'arche Care Youth Offending Service
01.2012 - 05.2014
Health and Social Care Courses - Understanding Learning Disabilities Certificate - Florence Academy -
Tracheostomy Training Certificate - undefined
Academy
PEG Feed Training Certificate - Florence Academy - undefined
Acquired Brain Injury Certificate - undefined
Florence Academy
Nurse Aide Certificate - undefined
St John
Certificate in Mental Health, Human Rights and Recovery - WHO - undefined
- Learning Disabilities and Autism Awareness - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
Infection Prevention and Control - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
Safeguarding Adults - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
- Moving and Handling People - Newcross Healthcare Solutions (May, 2023 - undefined
Medication Administration Florence Academy
Safeguarding Children - Newcross Healthcare Solutions - undefined
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