Hannah Davies
Merthyr Tydfil,Mid Glamorgan
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in social care, specializing in support for vulnerable populations through effective communication techniques, including Makaton. Strong knowledge of professional boundaries, infection control, and safeguarding policies, ensuring high standards of care. Skilled in risk assessment and behaviour modification, with a focus on mental health support and disability awareness. Certified in Food Hygiene, with proven abilities in personal care assistance, daily living activities, and care planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
1:1 Inclusion Support Worker for CYP
Bridging The Gap
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan
03.2025 - Current
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need
- 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.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
- Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
Additional Needs Classroom Assistant
Greenfields Special School
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
02.2022 - 03.2025
- Encouraged student interaction in group activities, maintaining sensitivity to various additional needs requirements
- Mentored students by modelling exemplary behaviour & standards
- Offered reliable assistance to teachers through administrative support & classroom management
- Ensured individual patients & groups received additional required support, appropriate to developmental needs
- Developed & maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes
- Supported pupils with eating, dressing & hygiene
- Provided outstanding support to special needs students, ensuring safety & access to equitable learning
- Supervised pupils during lunchtimes & educational visits
Learning Support Assistant
Ysgol Y Graig Primary School
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Maintained student safety in classroom & outside environments through health & safety initiatives
- Utilised visual aids, equipment & classroom displays to support mentor teacher's lesson delivery
- Prepared educational instructional materials for both group & one to one use, ensuring progress
- Worked with individual students, providing personalised educational, behavioural & emotional support
- Collaborated with Teacher in charge to ascertain learning requirements, implementing strategic, engaging study plans to achieve goals
- Employed special educational strategies & techniques to develop student language skills
- Encouraged good behaviour through positive reinforcement & incentives, helped students to develop positive self-image, enhance self-esteem & improve self-reliance
Dining Room Attendant
Ysgol Y Graig Primary Scool
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards
- Managed dietary requirements & allergen issues
- Handled spillages & accidents with calm & composure
- Assisted Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) students during mealtimes
Education
GCSEs -
Vaynor & Penderyn High School
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2000 - 07.2007
NVQ Level 1 - Business & Administration
Merthyr Tydfil Technical College
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2007 - 05.2008
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
Merthyr Tydfil Technical College
Merthyr Tydfil 09.2013 - 05.2014
Skills
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Infection control knowledge
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Risk assessment application
- Empathy for clients
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Resilience in difficult situations
- Makaton communication
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care planning
- Social care
- Daily living assistance
- Disability awareness
- Mental health support
- Safeguarding policies
- Health and Safety regulations
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Intervention techniques
Timeline
1:1 Inclusion Support Worker for CYP
Bridging The Gap
03.2025 - Current
Additional Needs Classroom Assistant
Greenfields Special School
02.2022 - 03.2025
Learning Support Assistant
Ysgol Y Graig Primary School
04.2016 - 09.2019
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
Merthyr Tydfil Technical College
09.2013 - 05.2014
Dining Room Attendant
Ysgol Y Graig Primary Scool
01.2011 - 07.2014
NVQ Level 1 - Business & Administration
Merthyr Tydfil Technical College
09.2007 - 05.2008
GCSEs -
Vaynor & Penderyn High School
09.2000 - 07.2007
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