Iona McKee
Glasgow
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in communication proficiency, building relationships, and personal hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional skills in strategic thinking, basic accounting, and public speaking. Adept at providing mobility support and homecare planning with a proactive approach and sensitive listening. Experienced in administration tasks, report-writing, and housekeeping proficiency. Committed to effective, compassionate communication and respect for diversity while leveraging computer literacy and disability support experience to enhance service delivery. Career goal: To continue developing expertise the current job market. I would like to gain a range of knowledge.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Family carer
Family Action
Pollok, Glasgow City
01.2023 - Current
- Implemented protective strategies to reduce potential risks and maintain family safety and wellbeing.
- Engaged in stimulating conversations with elderly relative which helped improve cognitive function over time.
- Provided companionship and support during hospital visits; lessened anxiety levels considerably.
- Identified key client needs to develop targeted support programmes.
- Administered prescribed medications on time every day to ensure consistent treatment regimen for ailing relative.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Accompanied family member on outdoor walks to boost morale and physical fitness levels simultaneously.
- Remained calm and poised in difficult, stressful or escalating situations, helping to comfort individuals.
- Handled finances responsibly while caring for an ill relative which resulted in more efficient budgeting.
- Provided emotional support to loved one during difficult times, promoting mental health wellbeing.
- Encouraged regular exercise routines for family member with physical limitations, promoting better physical strength.
- Coordinated medical appointments for family member, improving their health management.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and family member, improving understanding of treatment plans.
- Provided daily care to elderly family member, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
- Delivered personal care tasks to maintain dignity and hygiene of the cared-for individual.
- Actively listened to the needs or concerns of the person being cared for; promoted open dialogue.
- Arranged social activities for elderly relative, boosting their mental stimulation and social interaction.
- Managed household chores whilst caring for family member, maintaining clean and comfortable living environment.
Education
GCSEs - English, Chemistry, Biology, Practical wood work, Music
St Pauls RC High School
Pollok, Glasgow City 08.2023 - 06.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - English, Music, Biology and Chemistry
St Paul's RC High School
Pollok, Glasgow City 08.2024 -
Skills
- Communication proficiency
- Building relationships
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Communication skills
- Strategic thinking
- Basic accounting
- Public speaking
- Mobility support
- Emotional intelligence
- Homecare planning
- Proactive approach
- Sensitive listening
- Administration tasks
- Effective, compassionate communication
- Report-writing
- Housekeeping proficiency
- Excellent communication
- Computer literacy
- Disability support experience
- Respect for diversity
Affiliations
- horse riding
- Sking
- Playing the Piano / Keyboard
- Singing
Accomplishments
I am in the the school ambassador programme.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - English, Music, Biology and Chemistry
St Paul's RC High School
08.2024 -
GCSEs - English, Chemistry, Biology, Practical wood work, Music
St Pauls RC High School
08.2023 - 06.2024
Family carer
Family Action
01.2023 - Current
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