Justyna Dachwitz
Rochdale,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated carer with extensive expertise in dementia care, end-of-life caregiving, and disability support. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of medical equipment, manual handling, and medication administration while ensuring health and safety compliance. Skilled in managing challenging behaviour and providing psychological understanding to support vulnerable adults. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering compassionate patient care through effective behavioural management and infection control practices. Aims to enhance patient well-being by adapting to individual needs and promoting dignity through personal hygiene assistance and mobility aids operation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care and support worker
Milcare
Rochdale
06.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols during work hours-ensured overall wellbeing of all parties involved.
- Adapted quickly to new care routines for smooth transition periods during changes in patient requirements.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, resulting in timely medical attention when needed.
- Developed personalised care plans after assessing individual needs, ensuring optimal care provision.
- Responded promptly during emergencies-ensured immediate professional help was sought when required.
- Established trust with patients for improved communication and cooperation during care routines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by performing housekeeping duties like laundry and dishwashing.
- Encouraged family involvement in care plans, creating a supportive atmosphere for the patient.
- Assisted patients to participate in community activities, promoting socialisation and mental health.
- Escorted patients on outings or errands outside the home, promoting a sense of normalcy in daily life.
- Ensured medication adherence by administering prescribed drugs under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
- Helped maintain patient records accurately to ensure seamless continuation of care plan.
- Offered companionship to elderly patients which significantly reduced feelings of isolation.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
Care assistant
Homecare4u
Rochdale
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
Care home assistant
Walshaw Hall
Tottington, Borough of Bury
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Followed care plans accurately, ensuring consistency in care delivery.
- Demonstrated empathy towards residents' feelings and concerns, fostering trust relationships.
- Documented daily observations accurately hence facilitating a comprehensive record of each resident's progression.
- Responded promptly to calls for help, reducing distress and anxiety in patients.
- Helped residents with mobility issues around the home thereby assuring their comfort.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track health progress or detect anomalies early enough for medical intervention.
- Ensured proper patient hygiene by helping with bathing and dressing.
- Performed housekeeping duties, maintaining cleanliness of the environment.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
Garage manager
Self Employed
Rochdale
07.2011 - 07.2016
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient vehicle repair and maintenance procedures.
- Delivered excellent customer service, improving the garage's reputation within the local community.
- Ensured prompt completion of repairs to increase customer trust and loyalty.
- Built strong relationships with customers, leading to high levels of repeat business.
- Prioritised urgent jobs efficiently to maintain steady workflow under high pressure situations.
- Scheduled routine equipment maintenance checks preventing major breakdowns or disruptions in service.
- Handled complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to garage operations.
- Kept appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs.
- Organised continuous facilities cleaning, minimising risk and maintaining professional appearance.
- Established competitive pricing strategies to augment sales.
- Monitored industry trends, adapting services to suit consumer demand.
Education
GCSEs - Social profile
Technical School Complex
Dabrowa Gornicza, Poland 09.2005 - 06.2007
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care - Care
Open Study College
RochdaleSkills
- Dementia care knowledge
- Use of medical equipment
- Managing challenging behaviour
- Medication Administration
- Behavioural Management
- Care plan management
- Schedule management
- Service needs assessment
- Learning disability support
Timeline
Care and support worker
Milcare
06.2023 - Current
Care assistant
Homecare4u
05.2017 - 05.2023
Care home assistant
Walshaw Hall
09.2016 - 04.2017
Garage manager
Self Employed
07.2011 - 07.2016
GCSEs - Social profile
Technical School Complex
09.2005 - 06.2007
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care - Care
Open Study College