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
09.2012 - 11.2024
- 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
06.2010 - 07.2012
- 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 09.1990 - 07.1996
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
partnership training LTD
London 05.2016 - 04.2017
NVQ Level 5 - Leadership for health and social care and children and young people's services
Impact futures
London 09.2020 - 11.2021
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
09.2020 - 11.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Health and social care
partnership training LTD
05.2016 - 04.2017
Team leader supervisor
future care group
09.2012 - 11.2024
Domiciliary home care worker
Squirrels home care agency
06.2010 - 07.2012
GCSEs -
Hurlingham and Chelsea secondary school
09.1990 - 07.1996
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