Offering strong interpersonal and empathetic skills, knowledgeable about providing compassionate care and support. Experience includes working collaboratively in team settings and excellent communication. Ready to use and develop active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention skills, an enthusiastic, caring individual with a passion for improving care for both adult and young people in care support role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental health support worker
Newpath Residential Children's Home
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
01.2024 - Current
Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
Maintained confidentiality of clients' information.
Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
Assisted clients to achieve personal and treatment-related goals.
Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
Supported clients experiencing substance abuse issues, offering access to additional resources and targeted programmes.
Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
Health care assistant
KINDERED HEARTS LIMITED
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
01.2023 - Current
Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
Worked closely with nurses to maintain high levels of communication.
Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
Nursing assistant
Huis Davidtz Senior Service Home
Pretoria, South Africa
11.2017 - 01.2023
Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
Prepared treatment rooms prior to use.
Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
Supported bed-ridden patients through regular repositioning and chair-based exercise, helping to prevent sores, joint degeneration and blood clotting.
Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing
State School Of Nursing
Edo State ,Nigeria
01.2012 - 02.2014
Care Certificate - Health and Social Care
Bona Fide Health Care College
South Africa
01.2015 - 10.2017
RQF Level 3: Diploma in Mental health - Mental Health
LEARNDIRECT
Bournemouth, England
04.2023 -
PMVA - Mental Health Training
Catpj Healthcare
Romford, Havering
09.2024 - 09.2024
Skills
Mental health crisis intervention
Aggressive behaviour management
Family and child welfare
CPR certified
Superior communication skills
Record management
Patient relations
Psychosocial assessments
Patient assessments
Administering medication
Psychiatric hold referrals
Mental health first aid
Risk Management
Progress reporting
Building relationships
Child welfare checks
Personal care
Disability services
Accurate recordkeeping
Patient observations
Person-centred care plans
First Aid
Patient handling and positioning
Elderly care
Calm under pressure
Basic life support
Clinical waste disposal
Patient safeguarding
Pressure area care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PMVA - Mental Health Training
Catpj Healthcare
09.2024 - 09.2024
Mental health support worker
Newpath Residential Children's Home
01.2024 - Current
RQF Level 3: Diploma in Mental health - Mental Health
LEARNDIRECT
04.2023 -
Health care assistant
KINDERED HEARTS LIMITED
01.2023 - Current
Nursing assistant
Huis Davidtz Senior Service Home
11.2017 - 01.2023
Care Certificate - Health and Social Care
Bona Fide Health Care College
01.2015 - 10.2017
Foundation Degree in Science - Nursing
State School Of Nursing
01.2012 - 02.2014
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