Donna Sharman
Oswestry,Shropshire
Summary
I am compassionate with dedication to make a positive impact in residential care. Possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, coupled with empathy and patience.
I am committed to enhancing well-being and quality of life for residents through attentive and respectful care.
I am Compassionate with extensive experience in supporting vulnerable individuals in care settings and in life. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing environments and developing tailored care plans to enhance well-being. I have strong communication and problem-solving abilities to ensure high-quality care and positive outcomes.
I always try and put myself in the individuals shoes, to think how i would feel and think.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Residentail care worker
New Reflexions
shrewsbury, shropshire
2025.10 - Current
- following care plans
- Following policies and procedures
- Completing daily reports
- talking children and young people on contacts
- driving the children to diferent places
- supporting education
- Ensured compliance with safety standards, resulting in a secure environment for all childre, young people and care team.
- Utilised crisis intervention techniques during challenging situations.
- Assist with medication administration, improving overall health management.
- Maintaining a clean and safe living space through regular cleaning duties.
- Monitor behavioural changes.
Community support worker
Headway
shrewsbury, shropshire
2025.04 - 2025.09
- Conducted regular home visits to assess the needs of isolated clients with Aquired brain injury.
- Monitored client conditions, reporting changes promptly to medical professionals including my senior.
- Provided safe transportation for clients to appointments and outings.
- Delivered emotional support to distressed clients, instilling a sense of calm and comfort.
Health care assistant
NHS
Shrewsbury, shropshire
2022.01 - 2022.03
- Kept detailed records of patient progress, assisted medical staff in treatment planning.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Care support worker
woodlands
oswerstry, shropshire
2018.06 - 2022.01
- Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
- Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
- Addressed dietary needs by preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
- Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.
- Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
care assistant
four seasons
OSWESTRY, shropshire
2017.03 - 2018.06
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
- Assisted clients with adapting to life changes due to bodily or brain injuries.
- Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals.
- Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic conditions, as most of these residents had MS or ABI
night care assistanty
coverage care
Shrewsbury, shropshire
2015.05 - 2017.03
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, upholding resident well-being.
- Provided emotional support to distressed residents, promoting a calming environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by regular tidying of residents' rooms.
- Ensured safety of patients by conducting regular night checks.
kitchen assitant
wilfred owen school
shrewsbury, Shropshire
2014.08 - 2015.03
- Stored ingredients properly, extending their freshness dates significantly.
- Followed safety procedures whilst using kitchen equipment to prevent accidents on duty.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
- Washed dishes quickly after meals service to free up space in the kitchen area.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - childcare
radbrook college
Shrewsbury, Shropshire 2006.09 - 2010.04
Skills
social and health care and partnership course undertaken when working within the NHS and passed
- Use of hoists
- Elderly care
- Basic life support
- Dementia care
- Manual handling
- Food preparation
- Medication Administration
- Patient transport
- Record maintenance
- Health and Safety regulations
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Infection Control
- Nutrition knowledge
- Self-awareness
- Disability support
- Safeguarding procedures
- Mental health support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Care-plan implementation
- Personal care
- Health and safety protocols
- Communication
- Behavioural Management
- Daily living assistance
Affiliations
- family time
- caring
- making memories
- achieving best in life
Accomplishments
Level 3 in emergency first aid prevent awareness
mental capacity training completed
safeguarding adults training and certificate
medication management training and certificate
DOLS Training and certificate
Manual handling certificate and training.
End of life training course
TD2 training- Diabetes
Level 2 maths and english
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Timeline
Residentail care worker
New Reflexions
2025.10 - Current
Community support worker
Headway
2025.04 - 2025.09
Health care assistant
NHS
2022.01 - 2022.03
Care support worker
woodlands
2018.06 - 2022.01
care assistant
four seasons
2017.03 - 2018.06
night care assistanty
coverage care
2015.05 - 2017.03
kitchen assitant
wilfred owen school
2014.08 - 2015.03
Diploma of Higher Education - childcare
radbrook college
2006.09 - 2010.04