Gemma Friel
Bridgwater ,Somerset
Summary
Experienced Community Healthcare Assistant with a strong background in end-of-life care, personal care, and medication administration. Demonstrates expertise in trauma-informed care and child safeguarding, supporting individuals through compassionate assistance and tailored interventions. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams to achieve positive outcomes for patients and families. Career focus on enhancing patient comfort and well-being through dedicated service in healthcare settings. Versatile professional with extensive experience in providing tailored interventions for individuals with complex needs. Supports vulnerable populations, including children and the elderly, through personalised care plans and trauma-informed approaches. Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Healthcare Assistant
Total Care
Bridgwater , Somerset
08.2023 - Current
- Supported end-of-life care, providing compassionate assistance to patients and families during difficult times.
- Administer personal care and medication while ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.
Maternity Leave
Full time Mum
11.2022 - 08.2023
Residential Support Worker
MJ Support
Bridgwater , Somerset
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Support children and young people who have experienced trauma by implementing tailored interventions to address complex behaviours.
- Support children's wishes and feelings by implementing tailored care plans that prioritise a child-centred approach.
Health Care Assistant
Alert Health 24
, Somerset
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Administer all aspects of personal care and individual support for service users in residential elderly care homes.
Healthcare Support Worker
Kare Plus
, Somerset
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated care within various settings, embracing responsibility for the well-being of elderly residents and individuals with learning disabilities.
- Implemented and adhered to individual care plans while supporting personal care needs.
Community Healthcare Assistant
Total Care
Bridgwater , Somerset
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported end-of-life care, providing compassionate assistance to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted in administering medication to patients.
Supported individuals with all aspects of personal care.
Facilitated daily living tasks to enhance patient comfort.
Community Healthcare Assistant
Younique Care
Somerset
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported end-of-life care, providing compassionate assistance to patients and families during difficult times.
- Administer personal care and medication while ensuring compliance with infection control procedures.
Residential Support Worker
Crossways/Aspirations/Keys
, Somerset
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Supported children and young people in managing challenging behaviours and complex needs.
- Assisted in following care plans and daily planners.
Supported family activities and engagement.
Facilitated education and health needs of individuals. - Contribute actively in team meetings to drive collaborative efforts towards achieving positive outcomes.
Bar staff member - Bar Manager
Enmore Park Gold Club
Bridgwater , Somerset
06.2007 - 05.2016
- Kept bar stocked and organised for easy access and quick service to customers.
- Served customers with a friendly demeanour, promptly taking orders and delivering beverages.
- Demonstrated friendly and approachable bar service, proactively anticipating customers' needs to provide personalised experience.
Education
Haygrove School
Bridgwater Skills
- Patient interaction
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- End-of-life support
- Team collaboration
- Trauma-informed care
- Child and adult safeguarding
- First Aid
Timeline
Community Healthcare Assistant
Total Care
08.2023 - Current
Maternity Leave
Full time Mum
11.2022 - 08.2023
Health Care Assistant
Alert Health 24
01.2022 - 06.2022
Healthcare Support Worker
Kare Plus
05.2021 - 01.2022
Community Healthcare Assistant
Younique Care
01.2021 - 06.2021
Residential Support Worker
MJ Support
03.2020 - 11.2022
Community Healthcare Assistant
Total Care
06.2019 - 12.2021
Residential Support Worker
Crossways/Aspirations/Keys
05.2016 - 06.2019
Bar staff member - Bar Manager
Enmore Park Gold Club
06.2007 - 05.2016
Haygrove School