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Karen Maxwell

Ewood Blackburn Lancashire,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in elderly care and dementia communication. Demonstrates strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity, ensuring patient-centred adaptation and engagement. Proficient in activity planning, personal hygiene assistance, and family support, with a commitment to healthcare ethics. Aspires to enhance patient care through innovative practices and compassionate service.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Health Care proffesional

Home Instead Senior Care
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
12.2023 - Current
  • Executed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Adapted swiftly to new skills, to enhance client wellbeing.
  • Provided emotional support to client and families, gaining trust.
  • Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
  • Improved social health by promoting participation in hobbies and social interests.
  • Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
  • Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
  • Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
  • Accompanied clients to important appointments.
  • Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, improving quality of life.
  • Demonstrated respect and willingness to assist team members and clients.
  • Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, preventing disease spread.
  • Worked flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
  • Arrived punctually and prepared for work each day.

Education

GCSEs -

Pleckgate High School
Blackburn Lancashire

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Family support
  • Patient-centred adaptation
  • Activity planning
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Elderly care expertise
  • Dementia communication
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient care and engagement

Affiliations

  • My hobbies mainly revolve around my 3 dogs going out for adventure walks and stimulatng games
  • A new love of gardening and creating a calm enviorment at the end of the day to relax in

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health Care proffesional

Home Instead Senior Care
12.2023 - Current

GCSEs -

Pleckgate High School

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