JAMES DRANSFIELD
Margate,Kent
Summary
Dedicated and skilled care professional with expertise in personal and intimate care, EMI and dementia support, and advanced medical procedures such as PEG feed and tracheostomy care. Proficient in medication administration, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and maintaining NHS standards through infection control and PPE compliance. Adept at vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, hoisting, toileting support, and delivering companionship with emotional support. Experienced in care planning, accurate documentation, and ensuring client safety through first aid practices. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals while upholding the highest standards of care.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Carer
Sandmere Care Home
Margate, Kent
2024.11 - 2026.02
- Deliver comprehensive, person-centred care to residents with varied physical, emotional, and cognitive needs
- Assist with all aspects of personal care including bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, and feeding
- Administer and prompt medication in line with MAR charts and individual care plans
- Support residents with mobility, transfers, and use of mobility aids
- Monitor physical and behavioural changes and report concerns promptly to senior staff
- Maintain accurate daily care records and documentation
- Promote dignity, independence, and choice at all times
- Follow safeguarding procedures, infection control, and health & safety policies
- Provide emotional support, reassurance, and companionship
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, protecting patient well-being.
- Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
- Provided exceptional care to elderly patients by assisting with daily tasks.
- Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
Carer
Private Carer
Margate, Kent
2019.06 - 2024.11
- Delivered one-to-one, person-centred care within a home setting
- Prompted and administered medication safely
- Assisted with all aspects of personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding
- Prepared meals in line with dietary and cultural requirements
- Encouraged independence while maintaining dignity and respect
- Provided companionship, emotional support, and outings
- Completed household tasks, shopping, and prescription collection
- Transported clients safely to appointments
Clinical Support Worker
NHS Professionals
Margate & Canterbury, Kent
2017.02 - 2019.06
- Supported patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, PEG feeds, and Tracheostomy care
- Monitored physical and behavioural changes, reporting concerns promptly
- Accurately recorded vital signs, pain levels, and daily input/output
- Maintained detailed patient records in line with NHS standards
- Reduced patient anxiety through calm communication and reassurance
- Supported ward routines within multidisciplinary teams
- Ensured clean, safe, and hygienic care environments
Ambulance Care Assistant
NHS Professionals
Canterbury, Kent
2015.05 - 2017.02
- Transported patients safely to and from healthcare appointments
- Assisted patients with limited mobility, including lifting and transfers
- Worked as part of single and two-person ambulance crews
- Maintained patient comfort, dignity, and reassurance
- Followed PPE, infection control, and UK road safety legislation
- Maintained accurate journey and vehicle documentation
Carer
The Willows Care Home
Margate, Kent
2013.02 - 2015.05
- Delivered high-quality personal and emotional care to residents
- Supported daily routines, night care, and sleep patterns
- Assisted with mobility, toileting, feeding, and personal hygiene
- Monitored wellbeing and recorded care notes accurately
- Built strong, trusting relationships with residents and families
- Maintained a clean, safe, and supportive environment
Carer
Nurse Plus
Canterbury, Kent
2009.08 - 2013.02
- Provided high-quality personal and emotional care across residential, nursing, and community settings
- Assisted service users with all activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, continence care, feeding, and mobility
- Supported individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, and complex care needs
- Prompted and administered medication in line with care plans and MAR charts
- Monitored physical and behavioural changes and reported concerns to senior staff
- Recorded accurate daily care notes and maintained confidentiality
- Followed individual care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures
- Maintained clean, safe, and hygienic environments in line with infection control standards
- Built positive, trusting relationships with service users, families, and staff
- Promoted dignity, independence, and choice through a person-centred approach
Carer
Community Healthcare Assistant / Private Carer
Margate, Kent
1982.01 - 1993.03
- Delivered person-centred care, assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility
- Administered medication and followed individual care plans
- Provided companionship and emotional support
- Assisted with household chores and errands
- Maintained a safe, hygienic environment
Education
Care Certificate -
NHS
MargateGCSEs - Maths, English, History
King Ethelbert School
BirchingtonSkills
- Personal and intimate care
- Dementia and EMI care
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Mobility and toileting support
- Infection control and PPE compliance
- NHS standards adherence
- Emotional support and companionship
- First aid and client safety
- Communication with healthcare professionals
- Glucose testing proficiency
- Lifting equipment operation
- Adaptability to patient needs
- Boundary understanding in care
- Residential home experience
- Patient hygiene maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Basic life support skills
- Palliative care expertise
- Meal preparation assistance
- Disability care support
- Care plan management strategies
- Dignity in care practices
- Epilepsy medication assistance
- Domestic assistance tasks
- Mobility assistance services
- In-home care provision
- Wound dressing techniques
- Meal assistance services
- Stroke awareness training
- Client record management systems
- Personalized care plan implementation
- Trustworthiness and reliability in care",
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Compassionate and patient-focused
- Reliable and hardworking
- Calm under pressure
- Professional and respectful
- Excellent communication skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carer
Sandmere Care Home
2024.11 - 2026.02
Carer
Private Carer
2019.06 - 2024.11
Clinical Support Worker
NHS Professionals
2017.02 - 2019.06
Ambulance Care Assistant
NHS Professionals
2015.05 - 2017.02
Carer
The Willows Care Home
2013.02 - 2015.05
Carer
Nurse Plus
2009.08 - 2013.02
Carer
Community Healthcare Assistant / Private Carer
1982.01 - 1993.03
Care Certificate -
NHS
GCSEs - Maths, English, History
King Ethelbert School