Ella Dealey
Broughshane,Mid and East Antrim
Summary
Compassionate social work professional with 6 years of experience devising and implementing successful support programmes. Dedicated and driven to deliver positive outcomes for diverse client bases. Meticulous in assessment and monitoring to deliver necessary resources for individualised needs.
Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Relief Team Leader
Praxis Care
Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim
2023.08 - Current
- Planned, developed, and implemented individual and group programmes
- Ensured that all work in scheme is participant focused and upholds the principle's of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence and choice.
- Managed and overcame behaviours that may challenge
- Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
- Led performance reviews and tailored employee feedback to facilitate professional development.
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and coaching.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
Support worker
Praxis Care
Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim
2019.05 - Current
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
Care assistant
Braefield Nursing Home
Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim
2018.01 - 2019.04
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Rutledge
Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey 2001.04 -
GCSEs - English - Grade C
Slemish College
BallymenaGCSEs - Maths - Grade D
Slemish College
BallymenaGCSEs - History - Grade C
Slemish College
BallymenaGCSEs - ICT Double Award - Grade C
Slemish College
BallymenaGCSEs - Art - Grade C
Slemish College
BallymenaGCSEs - History - Grade C
Slemish College
BallymenaSkills
- Programme development
- Goal setting interventions
- Crisis intervention
- Medication administering
- Person-centred care
- Coping strategy implementation
- Makaton
- Medication organisation
- Autism awareness
- Personal care and hygiene
- Care plan development
- Clean driving record
- Community engagement
Languages
Makaton
Beginner
Timeline
Relief Team Leader
Praxis Care
2023.08 - Current
Support worker
Praxis Care
2019.05 - Current
Care assistant
Braefield Nursing Home
2018.01 - 2019.04
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Rutledge
2001.04 -
GCSEs - English - Grade C
Slemish College
GCSEs - Maths - Grade D
Slemish College
GCSEs - History - Grade C
Slemish College
GCSEs - ICT Double Award - Grade C
Slemish College
GCSEs - Art - Grade C
Slemish College
GCSEs - History - Grade C
Slemish College