Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Generic

Tamara Davies

Cheltenham,Glos

Summary

Experienced Healthcare worker of 25 years, with a robust background in providing person-centred care across various healthcare settings. With expertise in and Community Health Care roles, where I gained knowledge of venepuncture, insulin administration, wound care, and end of life care. An individual that always has a strong focus on safeguarding and confidentiality. With a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care plan development and implementation. I am skilled in using System One for accurate record keeping of community patient records. I am a committed and motivated individual with a huge empathsis on enhancing service user well-being through compassionate interaction and advocacy whilst providing emotional support to my patients. My Skills include delivering personalised care to enhance the well-being of clients and families during critical moments in their lives. I am an individual who can adapt to changing demands within my role, and rise to any challenge. An individual with huge strengths in building trust and great rapport with service users resulting in great outcomes. My passion is working with families and individuals who face times of crisis. My latest job role in community nursing reinforced my passion for end of life care, and the hope of further developing my knowledge and expertise in this field. I am motivated professional demonstrating strengths in patient care and community support. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals within community settings. I am now looking for a new role where I can positively use my robust health and social care education along with my work and life experiences to become a great asset to a team.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Healthcare Asssistnt

Sue Ryder Care
CHELTENHAM, Gloucestershire
05.2026 - 07.2026
  • Provided specialist end-of-life care to patients in their homes, ensuring comfort and dignity during their final days.
  • Administered personal care and hygiene to patients, ensuring dignity and comfort during their final days.
  • Monitored and reported changes in patients' conditions to healthcare professionals, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date client records.
  • Provided post-death support to family members, guiding them through difficult transitions and addressing their grief.

Community Healthcare Assistant

NHS Foundation Trust
North cotswolds , Gloucestershire
05.2025 - 11.2025

Conducted home visits for patient assessments and care within integrated community nursing team.

Performed venepuncture for patient care.

Assessed wounds of patients and recorded observations.

Applied dressings to manage patient care.

Supported patients and families during end-of-life and palliative care.

Implemented mobility assistance and managed referrals based on patients' vitals and observations.

Recorded and reported patient concerns to ensure timely intervention by integrated care team.

Completed daily records of all visits using System One to maintain accurate patient documentation.

Senior Community Carer

Bramble Home Care
Cheltenham, Glos
02.2022 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated personal care and hygiene for clients, ensuring dignity and respect.
  • Performed household duties including cleaning, laundry, and shopping to create a comfortable living environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
  • Changed or emptied catheter bags using clean techniques while adhering to hygiene guidelines.
  • Reported changes in client health or behaviour to healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted in preparing and providing medication to clients according to prescriptions and doctors' notes.
  • Supported clients with washing, bathing, dressing, and mobility tasks.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of care provided to ensure up-to-date client records.
  • Guided new staff on care procedures and policies to uphold service standards.
  • Administered medication under supervision while keeping precise records of intake.

Domiciliary Home Care Worker

Bluebird Care
Cheltenham, Glos
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Supported service users in their homes to enhance independent living.
  • Provided personal care, including washing and dressing, to ensure comfort and dignity.
  • Provided support to clients during sensitive tasks such as bathing and toileting.
  • Performed household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and shopping, maintaining a safe and hygienic living environment.
  • prepared meals
  • Administered medication to clients following prescribed schedules and guidelines.

Home Carer

Elite Care Services
01.2013 - 03.2017
  • Delivered personal care and support to elderly clients in their own homes, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Monitored clients' conditions, reporting any concerns or changes to relevant healthcare providers.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to clients' dietary requirements, supporting their health and dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respecting individual preferences.
  • Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring accurate record-keeping for healthcare professionals to facilitate proper care.

Support Worker (Young People in Care)

Marlowe Children and Family Services
03.2005 - 12.2005
  • Supported young people in care to foster positive professional relationships and tailored support for their needs.
  • Delivered life skills training, including budgeting and cooking, to prepare young individuals for independent living.
  • Supported children with daily health and wellbeing tasks, ensuring their comfort and dignity during washing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Advocated for children in meetings with external agencies, ensuring their voices and needs were effectively communicated to social services and support providers.
  • Assisted young people in attending various external activities, such as medical appointments and recreational outings. from medical appointments to shopping and swimming.
  • Cultivated trusting relationships with young people in care, becoming a reliable figure in their support network.
  • Collaborated with teachers to address young individuals' academic needs, facilitating tailored support to enhance their learning experience.

Healthcare Assistant

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2002 - 08.2003
  • Supported patients with personal care, including bathing, meal assistance, toileting, and mobility.
  • Provided assistance with basic hygiene needs, including bathing, washing, and dressing.
  • Facilitated bathing, dressing, and mobility for patients to enhance comfort and independence.
  • Monitored patient behaviour closely to determine health changes, reporting concerns immediately.
  • Conducted regular checks on patients to monitor their condition and report any changes to registered nurses or doctors.
  • Completed regular checks on patient vitals, condition and recovery.

Education

BSc Hon Degree - Adult Nursing

University of Worcester
Worcester
01-2026

BSc Hons Social Work - Social Work

Bromsgrove university
Bromsgrove, WOR
01-2005

Certificate of Higher Education - Acess to Nursing/Caring professiions

Worcester College
Worcester, WOR
01-2003

A-Levels - A levels

Tewkesbury School Sixth Form
Gloucestershire
01-1994

GCSEs - 7 GCSE passes

Tewkesbury School
Gloucester, GLS
01-1992

Skills

  • Patient interaction
  • Personal care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Venepuncture assistance
  • Care plan development
  • Palliative support
  • Continence assessment
  • Patient-centred care
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Safeguarding protocols
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • System One usage
  • Social care
  • Community engagement
  • Disability support planning
  • Crisis intervention strategies
  • Child welfare checks
  • Child Protection Procedures
  • Family mediation
  • Advocacy
  • Accommodation-based support
  • Behavioural therapy techniques
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder support
  • Building relationships
  • Strong communicator
  • Attentive listener
  • Respect for diversity
  • Professional boundaries understanding
  • Caring demeanour
  • Social services
  • Child Protection Procedures
  • Caring demeanour

Accomplishments

I am very proud to say that I have raised four amazing human beings as a single parent. As a neurodiverse family this has come with many challenges which we have overcome.

I have overcome ill health and bereavement of my husband all these experiences have shaped who i am today, a strong resilient individual with a great compassion for caring for others who face adversity.

Timeline

Senior Healthcare Asssistnt

Sue Ryder Care
05.2026 - 07.2026

Community Healthcare Assistant

NHS Foundation Trust
05.2025 - 11.2025

Senior Community Carer

Bramble Home Care
02.2022 - 05.2023

Domiciliary Home Care Worker

Bluebird Care
03.2017 - 05.2020

Home Carer

Elite Care Services
01.2013 - 03.2017

Support Worker (Young People in Care)

Marlowe Children and Family Services
03.2005 - 12.2005

Healthcare Assistant

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
01.2002 - 08.2003

BSc Hon Degree - Adult Nursing

University of Worcester

BSc Hons Social Work - Social Work

Bromsgrove university

Certificate of Higher Education - Acess to Nursing/Caring professiions

Worcester College

A-Levels - A levels

Tewkesbury School Sixth Form

GCSEs - 7 GCSE passes

Tewkesbury School
Tamara Davies