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Dmytro Panasko

Banchory,Aberdeenshire

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive qualifications in health and social care, including EDEXCEL Level 2 and 3 NVQs. Demonstrates expertise in infection control, dementia care, and medicines management. Skilled in data protection, freedom of information awareness, and managing challenging behaviour. Committed to promoting equalities and anti-discriminatory practices. Proficient in emergency response techniques such as fire warden duties and evacuation procedures. Aims to leverage comprehensive training to enhance care quality and safety within healthcare environments.

Compassionate individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with deep understanding of client care and support. Proficient in active listening and conflict resolution, ensuring stable and nurturing environment for those in need. Committed to creating positive change and enhancing quality of life for clients.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Care & Support Worker - Nights

Aberdeenshire Council
Banchory
01.2018 - Current
  • Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
  • Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
  • Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
  • Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
  • Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
  • Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.

Care & Support Worker - Days

Aberdeenshire Council
Banchory
05.2011 - 12.2017
  • Developed personalised care plans after assessing individual needs, ensuring optimal care provision.
  • Aided in maintaining personal hygiene for better health outcomes in patients.
  • Escorted patients on outings or errands outside the home, promoting a sense of normalcy in daily life.
  • Assisted patients to participate in community activities, promoting socialisation and mental health.
  • Adapted quickly to new care routines for smooth transition periods during changes in patient requirements.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment by performing housekeeping duties like laundry and dishwashing.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, resulting in timely medical attention when needed.
  • Adhered strictly to all safety protocols during work hours-ensured overall wellbeing of all parties involved.
  • Responded promptly during emergencies-ensured immediate professional help was sought when required.
  • Ensured medication adherence by administering prescribed drugs under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
  • Facilitated movement for patients using aids such as wheelchairs or walkers, increasing their independence.
  • Established trust with patients for improved communication and cooperation during care routines.
  • Prepared healthy meals according to specific dietary needs, improving overall patient wellness.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, easing feelings of stress or loneliness.
  • Improved patient mobility with regular physiotherapy exercises under professional guidance.
  • Offered companionship to elderly patients which significantly reduced feelings of isolation.
  • Encouraged family involvement in care plans, creating a supportive atmosphere for the patient.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
  • Helped maintain patient records accurately to ensure seamless continuation of care plan.
  • Demonstrated respect towards diverse cultural backgrounds whilst delivering tailored assistance based on unique needs.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
  • Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
  • Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
  • Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
  • Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
  • Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
  • Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
  • Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
  • Offered clinical support from wound care to medication administration.
  • Actively contributed to personalised support planning, presenting new opportunities to achieve maximum choice and control in service users' lives.
  • Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
  • Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
  • Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
  • Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
  • Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
  • Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
  • Highlighted additional support provisions to maximise clients' growth opportunities.

Senior Care Assistant

Southern Cross Healthcare
Aberdeen
04.2005 - 05.2011
  • Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
  • Improved physical mobility of many residents with carefully planned exercise routines.
  • Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
  • Increased resident satisfaction by providing personalised care plans.
  • Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
  • Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
  • Encouraged a positive community atmosphere within the facility through organising events.
  • Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
  • Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
  • Maintained secure patient environments, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with safeguarding requirements.
  • Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
  • Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
  • Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Provided attentive first-hand care, comfort and safety to patients.

Education

Junior Specialist Diploma (General Nurse) - Nursing

Zh. Deryugina Sevastopol Medical College
Sevastopol, Ukraine
09.1996 - 03.1999

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care

EDEXCEL

NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Adults)

EDEXCEL

Skills

EDEXCEL Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care 28/03/2009

EDEXCEL Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (adults) 14/11/2009

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene08/07/2023

Data Protection and Freedom of Information Awareness Course 04/11/2024

Medicines Management - Care at Home 18/05/2025

REHIS - Infection Control Care Homes and Homecare 19/05/2025

Fire Warden e-Learning 17/07/2023

SCaN - See, Check and Notify 16/10/2023

ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) Awareness 16/10/2023

Prevent - Notice, Check, Share 08/04/2024

Equalities - What does it mean for me? 15/12/2023

Values and Anti-Discriminatory Practice 25/10/2020

Raizer Chair (Face to Face) 04/03/2021

Dementia and the environment 28/03/2024

Care About Rights 21/03/2024

Conflict and Violence 21/03/2024

Evacuation Chair, Resqmat & Ski Pad (Face to Face) 01/12/2023

Management & Control of Legionella - Legionaires Disease 22/03/2024

Adult Support & Protection Level 2 (Face to face) 30/05/2024

Data Protection and Freedom of Information Awareness Course 04/11/2024

Moving & Handling of People 30/10/2024

Best Practice in Dementia Care 29/01/2018

CALM (Management Of Challenging Behaviour In Services For Older People) 13/11/2013

Timeline

Care & Support Worker - Nights

Aberdeenshire Council
01.2018 - Current

Care & Support Worker - Days

Aberdeenshire Council
05.2011 - 12.2017

Senior Care Assistant

Southern Cross Healthcare
04.2005 - 05.2011

Junior Specialist Diploma (General Nurse) - Nursing

Zh. Deryugina Sevastopol Medical College
09.1996 - 03.1999

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care

EDEXCEL

NVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Adults)

EDEXCEL

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