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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
12.2022 - 11.2024
  • 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
05.2008 - 07.2022
  • Catering assistant relief

Personal Assistant

Pembrokeshire County Council
Clarbeston Road
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • 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
04.2017 - 08.2018
  • Working in a busy cafe kitchen working under pressure really enjoy cooking and baking

Baker

JK Lewis and Sons
Crymych
04.2005 - 11.2007
  • Bakery during night

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

sirius skills
pembrokeshire
08.2023 - 09.2024

Food Safety and Hygiene - Level 2

04.2018 - 04.2022

Positioning and Handling - positioning and handling of members of assisted living home

pembrokeshire college
pembrokeshire
07.2024 -

Fire Safety -

Mencap House
Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire
05.2024 - 05.2024

Medicine Training -

Lampeter College
Lampeter, Ceredigion
02.2023 - 02.2023

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
07.2024 -

Fire Safety -

Mencap House
05.2024 - 05.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

sirius skills
08.2023 - 09.2024

Medicine Training -

Lampeter College
02.2023 - 02.2023

Support Worker

Mencap
12.2022 - 11.2024

Personal Assistant

Pembrokeshire County Council
07.2021 - 12.2021

Bakery Assistant

J K Lewis & Sons
07.2021 - 12.2021

Food Safety and Hygiene - Level 2

04.2018 - 04.2022

Cook/Kitchen Assistant

Caffi sqwar Maenclochog
04.2017 - 08.2018

Catering Assistant

Pembrokeshire County Council
05.2008 - 07.2022

Baker

JK Lewis and Sons
04.2005 - 11.2007
KAREN GIBBY