Jacqueline Mulholland
Carer
Glasgow
Summary
Experienced Carer knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Personal Carer
The good care group
Scotland
11.2015 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columba High
Coatbridge 08.1973 - 06.1978
Skills
Patient care
Medication Administration
Verbal and written communication skills
Care plan assessment
Moving and Handling
Certification
Level 2 Diploma
Carer of the year
Carer of the year
Was awarded this through excellent delivery of care palletive end of life communicating with GP District Nurses family members working in a centered way to achieve the best result for patients
Timeline
Personal Carer
The good care group
11.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Columba High
08.1973 - 06.1978