- Hiking with my family
- Crafting using recyclable materials making lights, candle holders, necklaces and keyrings
- Homemade sea salt
- Cooking
Darren Harrison-Little
Cardiff
Summary
Caring professional with experience in providing personal care and support to individuals in their own homes. Adept at assisting with daily activities, administering medication, and ensuring comfort and safety. Strong communication skills, ability to build trusting relationships, and committed to enhancing quality of life for those in care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Domiciliary Care Assistant
Everycare ltd
Cardiff
12.2012 - Current
- Administered medications to clients unable to self-administer.
- Maintained detailed records of care provided, medication administered, and client progress for healthcare continuity.
- Supported clients with transportation needs when required, such as walking and pushing wheelchairs.
- Completed activities of daily living for clients unable to manage personal hygiene.
- Managed household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and shopping, to maintain a safe and hygienic living environment.
- Prepared healthy, nutritious meals and assisted patients with eating and drinking.
- Maintained excellent relationships with families and clients by providing friendly, helpful, compassionate and caring service.
- Helped patients with feeding, drinking and administering medication when required.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene to promote dignity.
- Read, understood and observed individual care plans and ran risk assessments at patient domiciles, isolating and securing dangerous items or conditions.
- Informed supervisors of key changes in client conditions and behaviours.
- Delivered end-of-life care with compassion and respect, supporting clients and families during difficult times.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in health and social care
T2 business solutions
01-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Record keeping
- Risk assessment
- End-of-life care
- Client relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Health monitoring
- Meal preparation
- Transportation support
- Compassionate communication
- Safety awareness
- Positive attitude
- Patient safeguarding
- Dementia awareness
- Full UK driving license
Interests
Additional Information
- I am moving from Cardiff to Aberystwyth to assist my father with his day to day life as he has been recently diagnosed with asbestosis. Although this isn't impacting him yet in the future his health is only going to deteriorate.
Timeline
Domiciliary Care Assistant
Everycare ltd
12.2012 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Diploma in health and social care
T2 business solutions