KAREN GIBBY
Kilgetty,Pembrokeshire
Summary
hardworking and motivated, methodical person good time keeping really enjoys learning new skills i care very deeply for my job i get on well as a team member i try to solve any problems that arise in my care job, I have recently competed my NVQ Levels 2&3
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 2 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Support Worker
Mencap
Saundersfoot, pembrokeshire
2022.12 - 2024.11
- Still work at mencap , currently finished and passed my nvq level 2/3 with sirius skills,im also signed up with social care wales ,i have done my handling and moving and hoisting training, i have certificates for them , ive also done online training in diabeties , learnt a lot about diabetes and do personal care with the people i support ,catheter care, diabeties training
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- I have currently been given a new post in my care setting to become assistant manager from 25/11/2024
Catering Assistant
Pembrokeshire County Council
Haverfordwest, west wales
2008.05 - 2022.07
- Catering assistant relief
Personal Assistant
Pembrokeshire County Council
Clarbeston Road
2021.07 - 2021.12
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve office efficiency.
- Coordinated daily schedules for CEO with meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed correspondence, reduced response time by ensuring timely replies.
- Organised meetings, improved communication within the team.
- Did PA work for autistic man in clarbeston road took him shopping and prepared meals for him , also took him on days out, went on long treks as he loved the outdoors
Bakery Assistant
J K Lewis & Sons
Crymych
2021.07 - 2021.12
- I went back to my old job in bakery worked nights from 10pm till 5am packing for schools and other shops etc slicing bread packing rolls and cakes and pasties really enjoyed but left as two jobs at the time was a bit too much
Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Caffi sqwar Maenclochog
Maenclochog
2017.04 - 2018.08
- Working in a busy cafe kitchen working under pressure really enjoy cooking and baking
Baker
JK Lewis and Sons
Crymych
2005.04 - 2007.11
- Bakery during night
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
sirius skills
pembrokeshire 2023.08 - 2024.09
Food Safety and Hygiene - Level 2
2018.04 - 2022.04
Positioning and Handling - positioning and handling of members of assisted living home
pembrokeshire college
pembrokeshire 2024.07 -
Fire Safety -
Mencap House
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire 2024.05 - 2024.05
Medicine Training -
Lampeter College
Lampeter, Ceredigion 2023.02 - 2023.02
Skills
- CNA
- Personal care
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Medication Administration
- Care management
- Meal preparation
- Community engagement
- Care planning
- Social care
- Finance management
- Safeguarding policies
- Daily living assistance
- Clean driving record
- Learning disabilities support
- Care plan development
- Record-keeping
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Health and safety procedures
- Grooming and personal care
- PA
- Support worker
Custom
References available upon request
Timeline
Positioning and Handling - positioning and handling of members of assisted living home
pembrokeshire college
2024.07 -
Fire Safety -
Mencap House
2024.05 - 2024.05
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
sirius skills
2023.08 - 2024.09
Medicine Training -
Lampeter College
2023.02 - 2023.02
Support Worker
Mencap
2022.12 - 2024.11
Personal Assistant
Pembrokeshire County Council
2021.07 - 2021.12
Bakery Assistant
J K Lewis & Sons
2021.07 - 2021.12
Food Safety and Hygiene - Level 2
2018.04 - 2022.04
Cook/Kitchen Assistant
Caffi sqwar Maenclochog
2017.04 - 2018.08
Catering Assistant
Pembrokeshire County Council
2008.05 - 2022.07
Baker
JK Lewis and Sons
2005.04 - 2007.11