Christine Vickers
Pontefract,West Yorkshire
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver experienced in providing empathetic support to individuals with dementia, including Alzheimer's, vascular, and mixed types. Delivered comfort and dignity through strong communication and attentive care, while adapting to changing needs. Committed to enhancing quality of life by ensuring the well-being of each individual supported.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Carer
dignity homecare ltd
Hornsea, East Yorkshire
02.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to elderly clients, promoting their independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with daily hygiene requirements such as bathing, cleaning, showering and toileting.
- Aided clients with morning and evening routines to help establish independence and autonomy.
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship.
- Supported client mental health with reading, games and activities.
- Assisted clients with domestic tasks, grocery shopping and pet care.
- Conducted housekeeping tasks to keep living areas presentable, clean and hygienic.
- Kept spaces clean and organised, handling linens, clothes washing and basic housekeeping.
- Monitored clients' conditions, reporting any concerns or changes to relevant healthcare providers.
- Informed supervisors of key changes in client conditions and behaviours.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, maintaining records for healthcare professionals.
- Completed detailed daily care logs, documenting care provided and any significant observations.
- Supported clients during outings and appointments, providing transportation and mobility assistance.
- Liaised with family members to coordinate visits and provide comprehensive updates on patient conditions.
- Provided support and guidance to families, offering practical advice on care techniques and coping strategies.
- Built excellent relationships using a patient-centred approach throughout care activities.
- Executed risk assessments in various settings, recommending preventive measures to mitigate potential hazards.
- Stayed up-to-date on first aid and emergency best practices through training.
- Recorded notes, observations and incidents to provide proper documentation to physicians and paramedics.
Behaviour and inclusion Mentor
Westborough High school
Dewsbury , West Yorkshire
11.2004 - 08.2021
- Built and nurtured positive relationships with students, developing trust to enhance academic mentoring success.
- Counselled students working through educational, personal and behavioural problems.
- Developed student confidence and competence through targeted incentive programmes, increasing student commitment to learning.
- Guided mentees through career development plans, tailoring advice to individual aspirations and abilities.
- Collaborated with teaching staff and student support networks to provide care continuity for optimal learning outcomes.
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimal learning.
- Directed students in completing assignments and projects related to subject material.
- Recorded student grades in the database for accurate tracking., attendance and participation in [Software].
Stock controller
Netto
South Elmsall , West Yorkshire
09.1994 - 09.1997
- Managed inventory levels in warehouse, conducting regular stock checks to maintain accurate records.
- Tracked inventory use and estimated needs for timely reordering.
- Analysed stock movement reports, identifying trends to recommend adjustments in ordering patterns.
- Stayed abreast of sales fluctuations, seasonal changes and supply problems by keeping backup inventory to minimise out-of-stock issues.
- Conducted stock counts of storeroom inventory and notified supervisor of low levels.
- Logged and recorded incoming and outgoing stock on [Software] WMS.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Care
QCS
01-2024
NVQ Level 3 - Reflexology
Whiterose college Nottingham
Nottingham01-2020
NVQ Level 1 - Counselling
Dewsbury College
Dewsbury 01-2007
NVQ Level 3 - City and Guilds
City & Guilds
01-1998
Diploma of Higher Education - Business / Law
Whitwood College
Castleford01-1992
GCSEs - High School
Featherstone High School
Featherstone 01-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Mobility support
- Risk assessment
- Care documentation
- Time management
- Emotional support
- First Aid certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Team collaboration
- Relationship management
- Compassionate care
- Compassionate communication
- Dementia understanding
- Emotional support
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Adaptability to change
- Teamwork
- Emotional resilience
- First Aid certification
- Emotional resilience
Timeline
Home Carer
dignity homecare ltd
02.2024 - Current
Behaviour and inclusion Mentor
Westborough High school
11.2004 - 08.2021
Stock controller
Netto
09.1994 - 09.1997
NVQ Level 2 - Care
QCS
NVQ Level 3 - Reflexology
Whiterose college Nottingham
NVQ Level 1 - Counselling
Dewsbury College
NVQ Level 3 - City and Guilds
City & Guilds
Diploma of Higher Education - Business / Law
Whitwood College
GCSEs - High School
Featherstone High School