Fiona Lynch
Dunoon ,Argyll and Bute
Summary
Experienced care assistant and support worker with a strong background in personal care, wellbeing monitoring, and client engagement across various settings. Demonstrates expertise in maintaining accurate records, safeguarding knowledge, and providing compassionate care while supporting clients' independence and dignity. Proven ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high standards of social care and mental health support. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents through a person-centred approach and activities of daily living. Career goal: to continue advancing in the field of social care, contributing to improved client outcomes and community wellbeing. i
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Assistant
Ardnahein Care Home
Dunoon , Argyll
11.2022 - 05.2026
- Assisted residents with all aspects of personal care
- Supported residents with mobility and safe transfers, using appropriate moving and handling techniques.
- Helped residents maintain dignity, independence and choice in daily routines
- Monitored residents' wellbeing and reported any concerns or changes in condition to senior staff
- Maintained accurate care records and daily documentation
- Supported residents to particiapate in activities and social interaction
- Assisted residents during meal times and encouraged nutrition and hydration
- Built positive relationships with residents colleagues and families
- Maintained clean and hygienic living environments, ensuring comfort and safety.
Support Worker
Cowal Carers
Dunoon , Argyll
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted clients living within the community with all aspects of personal care
- Supported clients with medication
- Preparing food, drinks and snacks
- Keeping up to date records on clients, including daily observations about wellbeing and medication administered
Support Worker
Stornoway council
Stornoway , Isle of Lewis
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Providing everyday care to clients in their own homes on the Isle of Lewis
- Assisting with all aspects of personal care
- Preparing food and making drinks and snacks available
- Assisting with household tasks when required
- Assisting with medication
- Keeping up to date records including daily observations about wellbeing and medication
Support Worker
Shetland Islands Council
Levenwick , Shetland
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported clients living independently within Shetland
- Assisted clients with all aspects of personal care
- Assisted with medication
- Assisted with meal prearation and household tasks
- Maintained accurate notes on clients wellbeing, including records on wellbeing and medication administered
Support Worker
H1 Healthcare
Glasgow , Lanarkshire
09.2019 - 01.2021
- To assist residents with all aspects of personal care
- To comply with the Care Homes policies and Procedures
- To report and record any changes in residents physical and mental condition and to maintain accurate records on all forms and systems as required
- To asist residents at meal times
- To assist residents to participate in daily activities and to support residents to appointments
Support Worker
Penumbra
Glasgow , Lanarkshire
04.2014 - 08.2018
- To assist people with personal care when required
- To promote independence and participation within the community
- To assist people using the servive to work towards their identified goals
- To use Penumbras recovery tools
- Mainttain accurate records on daily living activities
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Education
SVQ Level 4 - SVQ
University Highlands and Islands
Dunoon2026
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Abertay University
Dundee, DND2025
Skills
- Personal care
- Wellbeing monitoring
- Client engagement
- Record-keeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Housekeeping
- Compassionate care
- Patient record keeping
- Hoist operation
- Mobility assistance
- Social care
- Mental health support
- Person-Centred Approach
- Activities of Daily Living
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
Timeline
Care Assistant
Ardnahein Care Home
11.2022 - 05.2026
Support Worker
Cowal Carers
02.2022 - 09.2022
Support Worker
Stornoway council
11.2021 - 02.2022
Support Worker
Shetland Islands Council
02.2021 - 11.2021
Support Worker
H1 Healthcare
09.2019 - 01.2021
Support Worker
Penumbra
04.2014 - 08.2018
SVQ Level 4 - SVQ
University Highlands and Islands
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health Nursing
Abertay University