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Joanne Duffy

Carnforth,Lancashire

Summary

Support Worker ( Adults in Care) with comprehensive experience in care home environments. Builds rapport with empathy and compassion. Strong medication administration and clinical observation skills. Dedicated Support Worker with over 30 years of experience. Supports health outcomes with tailored treatment and care planning.

Applies person-centred care approach to promote dignity and independence. Empathetic equipped to offer accessible and compassionate support.

Handles medication reminders and household tasks to relieve stress. Exceptional history of clinical observation and record-keeping.

Emerging social work associate eager to deliver kind and caring support. Personable communicator with high-level emotional intelligence.

Offers proven history of success in person-centred environments. Reliable and enthusiastic and will add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.

Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with [Number] years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work history

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)

Alternative Futures Group
Rochdale, Lancashire
01.2013 - 02.2023
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
  • Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
  • Supervised clients during outings and physical activities, promoting dignity and independence.
  • Coordinated movement routines for patients according to individual physical requirements.
  • Provided clients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
  • Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
  • Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
  • Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
  • Monitored and evaluated patients' health, wellbeing and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
  • Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
  • Mentored junior staff to improve quality of care.
  • Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
  • Promoted community engagement and sense of belonging.
  • Helped clients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • Reported on clients health and mobility progress, maintaining excellent continuity of care.
  • Delivered compassionate care in residential homes, community settings, and homes of service users.

Support Worker (Young People in Care)

Lifetime Opportunities
Rochdale, Lancashire
11.2011 - 01.2013
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments, maximising safety for detached work.
  • Encouraged service user engagement and participation.
  • Strengthened young people's ability to navigate risk and challenge.
  • Developed strong rapport with young people on 1:1 and group basis.
  • Maintained current understanding of developments in safeguarding, youth work, and professional social care.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with youth, staff and organisations to build rapport and promote well-being.
  • Identified and targeted anti-social behaviour using evidence-based interventions.
  • Collaborated with organisations, schools and community groups to support youth programmes.
  • Formulated and submitted development reports to manager.
  • Attended to needs during challenging situations by offering advice and compassion.
  • Organised activities for youth to exercise talents, display skills and increase potential.
  • Rewarded acceptable and pro-conduct behaviour and helped youth gain self-control during difficult situations.
  • Updated programmes and activities to support young people vulnerable to criminal exploitation.
  • Facilitated workshops to enrich students in schools and community settings.
  • Practised privacy and confidentiality to adhere to guidelines and protocols.
  • Managed budget, developed target funding and reached out to community to raise funds for projects.
  • Mentored youth to explore career choices, extra-curricular involvement and hobbies.
  • Worked in recognised hot spots to expand positive opportunities for young people.
  • Provided materials, resources and supplies to shape growth and development.
  • Assisted unemployed youth to define goals and obtain meaningful jobs.

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)

NHS Primary Trust / Alternative Futures ( Toupay )
Rochdale, Lancashire
08.1992 - 11.2011
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
  • Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
  • Participated in delivery of therapeutic care treatments under supervision of qualified staff.
  • Supervised patients during outings and physical activities, promoting dignity and independence.
  • Coordinated movement routines for patients according to individual physical requirements.
  • Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
  • Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
  • Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
  • Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
  • Monitored and evaluated patients' health, wellbeing and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
  • Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
  • Mentored junior staff to improve quality of care.
  • Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
  • Promoted community engagement and sense of belonging.
  • Helped patients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
  • Reported on patients' health and mobility progress, maintaining excellent continuity of care.
  • Delivered compassionate care in residential homes, community settings, and homes of service users.

Skills

  • Care planning
  • Personal care support
  • Meals assistance
  • First aid expertise
  • Staff training
  • Activity planning and management
  • Record management
  • Care team coordination
  • Medication assistance
  • Disability assistance
  • Documentation management

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)

Alternative Futures Group
01.2013 - 02.2023

Support Worker (Young People in Care)

Lifetime Opportunities
11.2011 - 01.2013

Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)

NHS Primary Trust / Alternative Futures ( Toupay )
08.1992 - 11.2011

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