DAVID ARMITAGE
Newcastle upon Tyne,North Tyneside
Summary
Compassionate support worker with extensive experience in patient care. Effectively and efficiently carries out varied general care duties. Delivers best possible safety and wellbeing at all times in line with company policies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Care support worker
UNITED RESPONSE
Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside
2007.06 - Current
I HAVE WORKED WITH ADULT PEOPLE WHO HAVE DEMENTIA LEARNING DISABILITIES FOR THE PAST 18/19 YEARS.
MY DUTIES RANGE FROM COLLECTING A MONTHS SUPPLY OF MEDICATION AND STORING IT IN A SAFE LOCKED CUPBOARD, GIVING THE MEDICATION AT THE TIMES SPECIFIED ON MR SHEETS.
TAKING PEOPLE I SUPPORT TO DOCTORS/HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS AND BRINGING HIM/HER BACK TO THE SERVICE ADDRESS.
SUPPORTING THE SERVICE USER WITH PERSONAL CARE, MEALS AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANING DUTIES.
I ALSO ASSIST WITH TAKING THE PERSON WE SUPPORT ON OUTINGS AND HOLIDAYS.
AT THE END OF SHIFT I FILL IN DAILY PAPER WORK.
Education
CSE'S - ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS & ART
George Stephenson High School
Newcastle-upon-TyneNVQ Level 2 - CARE
CITY & GUILDS
Newcastle upon TyneNVQ Level 3 ADULT SOCIAL CARE -
OFQUAL
Skills
- First Aid
- Disability support
- Medication administration
- Mental health support
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Activities of Daily Living
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient-centred care
- Patient safeguarding
- Risk assessments
- Service needs assessment
- Errands assistance
- Community integration
- Wound care maintenance
- Wheelchair transfer
Timeline
Care support worker
UNITED RESPONSE
2007.06 - Current
CSE'S - ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS & ART
George Stephenson High School
NVQ Level 2 - CARE
CITY & GUILDS
NVQ Level 3 ADULT SOCIAL CARE -
OFQUAL