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Glenn Kirk

support worker
CREWE,crewe

Summary

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care) with comprehensive experience in care home environments. Builds rapport with empathy and compassion. Strong medication administration and clinical observation skills. 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

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

private support worker spinal injury

emma way
Alsager, Cheshire East
06.2024 - Current
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
  • Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • .use a feeding system rig feed and meds thought rig sytem
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)

Alternative Futures Group
Crewe, Cheshire
01.2015 - Current
  • Monitored and evaluated patients' health, wellbeing and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
  • Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
  • Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
  • Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
  • Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
  • Coordinated movement routines for patients according to individual physical requirements.
  • Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
  • Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
  • Supervised patients during outings and physical activities, promoting dignity and independence.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
  • Helped patients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • Mentored junior staff to improve quality of care.

EPF

Alternative Futures Group
crewe, Cheshire East
06.2018 - 07.2020

. Attend all meetings including any regional level forum meetings.

. Represent the views and interested of their colleagues in all matters discussed at EPF meetings.

.Listen to any issues or concerns colleagues have and work with them to find a solution, where possible

. Communicate any unsolved issues at the next EPF meeting and work with fellow EPF reps and the management to find solutions

.Capture any ideas for improvement and share these with the EPF

. Update colleagues on EPF activity including business update and solutions to issues

.Help to make better what matters for employees, service user and AFG

. Have an awareness of key AFG employment policies and procedures

.Represent colleagues at all formal stages of the disciplinary and grievance procedures, including helping colleagues to prepare for the meeting

Warehouse Operative

alliance disposables
Crewe, Cheshire
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
  • Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
  • Perfectly stacked and arranged deliveries to ensure proper item security and staff safety.
  • Independently worked through high-volume orders using initiative and self-motivation, consistently hitting deadline targets.
  • Operated forklifts to lift and move heavy cargo to designated areas.

Production Operative

Rowlinson
CREWE, crewe
09.2003 - 01.2004
  • Operated forklift and low level order picker with precision.
  • Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.
  • Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
  • Worked closely with production leads to ensure effective, efficient manufacturing and distribution processes.
  • Quality checked components to ensure smooth, compliant manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Operated various machinery to produce and store products.
  • Facilitated smooth handovers to aid production efficiency.

waerhouse

Castle Builders
CREWE, crewe
01.2000 - 09.2003
  • Operated forklift and low level order picker with precision.
  • Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
  • Accurately staged and sorted products for loading, improving timely dispatch processes.
  • Maintained high levels of cleanliness in working areas, meeting compliance standards for health, safety and hygiene regulations.
  • Consistently achieved daily picking targets through a diligent work ethic and dedication to team success.
  • Attended shift briefings to understand work requirements.
  • Stacked cardboard boxes and pallets securely, minimising risks of damage and injury.
  • Worked comfortably and confidently at height, accessing elevated products safely and securely.
  • Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - care certificate assessor

Alternative Futures Group
Liverpool
10.2022

High School Diploma - Social Care

City And Guilds
Liverpool
09.2019

NVQ Level 2 - health and social care

Edexcel
Crewe, Cheshire East
02.2016

NVQ Level 2 - Counselling Skills

National Open College Network
Crewe, Cheshire East
04.2006

NVQ Level 1 - counselling skills

National Open College Network
Crewe, Cheshire East
12.2005

NVQ Level 1 - Distributive operations

city & guilds
Crewe, Cheshire East
09.2002

Skills

  • Personal care support
  • Care planning
  • First aid expertise
  • Record management
  • Staff training
  • Disability assistance
  • Medication assistance
  • Community engagement
  • Forklift operation
  • Warehouse picking
  • Self-motivated
  • Target driven
  • Loading and unloading techniques
  • Team training and development
  • Time management
  • Performance reporting
  • People management
  • Meeting support
  • First aid certified
  • Person-Centred care

Timeline

private support worker spinal injury

emma way
06.2024 - Current

Warehouse Operative

alliance disposables
01.2022 - 01.2022

EPF

Alternative Futures Group
06.2018 - 07.2020

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)

Alternative Futures Group
01.2015 - Current

Production Operative

Rowlinson
09.2003 - 01.2004

waerhouse

Castle Builders
01.2000 - 09.2003

Certificate of Higher Education - care certificate assessor

Alternative Futures Group

High School Diploma - Social Care

City And Guilds

NVQ Level 2 - health and social care

Edexcel

NVQ Level 2 - Counselling Skills

National Open College Network

NVQ Level 1 - counselling skills

National Open College Network

NVQ Level 1 - Distributive operations

city & guilds
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