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Helen McGregor

Glasgow

Summary

Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in personal care assistance, dementia care, and palliative care. Demonstrates strong skills in self-management, empathy for clients, and resilience in difficult situations. Proficient in medication administration, infection control knowledge, and behaviour modification techniques. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective care planning and management while ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Aspires to further develop skills in social care and finance management to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable clients.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Support worker

Scotforce nursing agency
Glasgow
02.2025 - Current
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
  • Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
  • Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.

Care practitioner

Tailor maid home care
Glasgow, Glasgow City
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Participated actively in team meetings leading to improved service delivery strategies.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients fostering a healing atmosphere.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing through the delivery of holistic care plans.
  • Improved patient relationships through active listening and empathy.
  • Managed medication schedules for patients leading to optimal health outcomes.
  • Conducted regular checks on vital signs of patients ensuring early detection of potential issues.
  • Provided top-tier patient care, resulting in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Performed daily living tasks for bedridden patients improving their standard of living.
  • Ensured patients' comfort by promptly addressing their concerns.
  • Helped service users to gain ability to function independently in society.
  • Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.

Education

HND - Computing

Cardonald college
Glasgow
08.1998 - 06.2001

Skills

  • Self-Management
  • Empathy for clients
  • Basic nursing care
  • Dementia care knowledge
  • Assistive technology use
  • reliable and trustworthy
  • Dealing with vulnerable clients
  • Palliative care understanding
  • Infection control knowledge
  • resilience in difficult situations
  • Behaviour modification techniques
  • Personal care assistance
  • Personal care
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Medication Administration
  • Care management
  • Care planning
  • Meal preparation
  • Social care
  • Finance management
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Care needs assessment
  • Development support
  • Record-keeping
  • Daily living assistance
  • Residential housekeeping
  • Client behaviour management

Affiliations

  • Swimming
  • Badminton

Timeline

Support worker

Scotforce nursing agency
02.2025 - Current

Care practitioner

Tailor maid home care
02.2024 - 02.2025

HND - Computing

Cardonald college
08.1998 - 06.2001

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