Donna Cunningham
Summary
Experienced in senior care with focus on providing compassionate, person-centred support. Capable of enhancing quality of life for individuals in care settings by utilising skills in active listening, problem-solving and empathy. Committed to maintaining dignity and promoting independence, fostering social connections and implementing personalised care plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team leader supervisor
future care group
Ewell, Surrey
2012.09 - 2024.11
- Maintained a safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised staff's daily activities to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Fostered a positive work culture by promoting open dialogue and transparency.
- Facilitated training sessions for skill development amongst employees.
- Developed strong relationships within the team, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Provided high-quality personal care to elderly clients, promoting their dignity and independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Supported families in understanding care plans, facilitating open communication.
Domiciliary home care worker
Squirrels home care agency
Worcester Park, Sutton
2010.06 - 2012.07
- Provided high-quality personal care to elderly clients, promoting their dignity and independence.
- Assisted with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring safety and accuracy.
- Supported families in understanding care plans, facilitating open communication.
Education
GCSEs -
Hurlingham and Chelsea secondary school
London 1990.09 - 1996.07
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
partnership training LTD
London 2016.05 - 2017.04
NVQ Level 5 - Leadership for health and social care and children and young people's services
Impact futures
London 2020.09 - 2021.11
Skills
- Comforting nature
- Knowledge of dementia care
- Diabetes care knowledge
- Infection control practices
- Use of mobility aids
- End-Of-Life care expertise
- Dignity preservation
- Calm under pressure
- Palliative Care
- Dementia care
- Care reviews and risk assessments
- Person-Centred Approach
- Person-centred care planning
- Medicine dispensing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 5 - Leadership for health and social care and children and young people's services
Impact futures
2020.09 - 2021.11
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
partnership training LTD
2016.05 - 2017.04
Team leader supervisor
future care group
2012.09 - 2024.11
Domiciliary home care worker
Squirrels home care agency
2010.06 - 2012.07
GCSEs -
Hurlingham and Chelsea secondary school
1990.09 - 1996.07