Emily Swift
Merthyr Tydfil
Summary
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. Reliable Support Worker with 20 years of experience. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centred approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids. Specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) clients. Talented [Job Title] with experience managing large client caseloads covering varied social issues. Focused and compassionate to deliver considered, strategic care and support. Specialist in community rehabilitation programmes focused on reducing needs for ongoing care. Caring [Job Title] with background in basic patient care and ward support. Experienced in managing supplies, cleaning surfaces and replenishing linens for patient needs. Trained in personal hygiene support and first aid. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Well-qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship-building, prioritisation and time management skills. Certified in [Area of Certification]. Accomplished [Job Title] offering [Number] years of clinical experience. Delivers [Type] treatments and surgical procedures. Skilled in phlebotomy, oxygen and catheter management. Diligent health care team member with skills and training to safely support patients and assist clinical team member. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload. Compassionate healthcare professional with experience providing quality patient support. First Aid and CPR trained.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
NHS Health Care Support Worker
Powys Teaching Health Board
Brecon , Powys
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered practical and emotional support to patients and caregivers, enhancing quality care provisions.
- Collaborated with nurses to evaluate care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Recorded vital signs and other metrics to inform care team of ongoing progress.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
- Maintained hygiene standards, cleaning and clearing patient rooms according to ward protocol.
- Assisted with rehabilitative care following treatment plans established by health professionals.
- Observe patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
- Monitored medical supply levels and restocked exam rooms.
- Cleaned, sterilised and stored clinical equipment appropriately.
- Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
- Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
- Performed daily clinical observations, recording medical data accurately and securely.
- Carried out safe, secure manual handling, promoting independence whilst assisting patients with mobility.
- Recorded weight and height measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
- Prioritised patient welfare, providing comfort, reassurance and support to reduce anxiety and distress.
- Built caring, supportive relationships with residents, enhancing daily life through personalised care.
- Supported data security and patient privacy with adherence to confidentiality protocols.
- Collected and disposed of clinical waste in line with regulations.
- Assembled and dismantled equipment required by healthcare professionals.
- Input patient data onto clinical system, adhering to confidentiality laws.
- Provided incontinence care and bed baths, maintaining patient dignity at all times.
- Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
- Diligently followed Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) policies to minimise ward infection rates.
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Senior residential care worker
Rainbow , Keys and Midway TS
Various Locations , South Wales
02.2014 - 01.2022
- Upheld quality standards, with specific focus on confidentiality and data protection.
- Supported school-aged children in academic and extracurricular activities.
- Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
- Enforced policies, legislation and children's home regulations to support quality care.
- Exhibited unconditional positive regard to assist children in building self-worth and confidence.
- Encouraged community engagement with scheduled activities and access to recreational resources.
- Advocated for child rights and needs in professional meetings and panels.
- Stayed informed of current legal, professional and administrative practices related to residential childcare.
- Planned and supervised interventions for children with complex needs, addressing issues and proposing solutions.
- Facilitated smooth residence operations, producing and maintaining high-quality records.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding procedures.
- Developed tailored action plans whilst prioritising pressing concerns.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of residential childcare policy, practice and legislation to support compliance.
- Formed trusting relationships with children, working flexibly to adapt to changing and challenging individual needs.
- Provided 1:1 support, guiding young people in addressing past and present difficulties.
- Reported suspicion, evidence or allegations of violence or child protection issues.
- Created social and educational opportunities to help children build life skills and develop personal interests.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Education
QCF - Health and Social Care Level 3
LMJ Training
South Wales 01.2015 - 06.2016
Qcf - Health and Social Care Level 2
Educ8
South Wales 05.2012 - 11.2013
Skills
- Healthcare support
- Stoma care
- Specimen collection
- Patient risk assessment
- Clinical observations
- Secure manual handling
- Patient handling and positioning
- Practical patient support
- Phlebotomy
- Basic life support
- Patient observations
- Pressure area care
- Personal care
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Quality patient care
- Clinical waste disposal
- Emotional patient support
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Public relations
Affiliations
- I enjoy being outdoors , gardening , walking and spending time with family.
Timeline
NHS Health Care Support Worker
Powys Teaching Health Board
03.2024 - Current
QCF - Health and Social Care Level 3
LMJ Training
01.2015 - 06.2016
Senior residential care worker
Rainbow , Keys and Midway TS
02.2014 - 01.2022
Qcf - Health and Social Care Level 2
Educ8
05.2012 - 11.2013
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