Katarzyna Jaszewska
Dumfries,Dumfries and Galloway
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Senior Carer with over 2 and half years of experience in providing exceptional support and care to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in delivering personalized care plans, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting the well-being and dignity of clients. Proficient in administering medication, monitoring health conditions, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care. Known for strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with clients and their families. Committed to continuous professional development and staying updated on best practices in the caregiving field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carer/Senior carer
Divine HSC
Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway
06.2022 - Current
- Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
- Administered medications
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Alleviated distress through active listening and empathy skills.
- Encouraged participation in social activities to foster sense of community
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
- Improved morale by creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the work place.
- Upheld dignity and privacy of clients during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Updated knowledge on latest caregiving techniques through regular professional development courses.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Minimised care continuity issues by keeping thorough, accurate records.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Promoted from carer to Senior Carer within 1year 3 months
Cleaner
Self-employment
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by thorough daily dusting and hoovering.
- Provided deep cleaning services for occasional needs such as post-construction or move-in scenarios.
- Kept communal areas tidy and well-organised for optimal functionality.
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Spot cleaned and sanitised high-touch areas.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain safe environment for customers.
Factory worker
GBM ltd
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Followed strict quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Streamlined workflow by keeping the work area clean and organised.
- Enhanced team morale with effective communication skills.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, promoted a safe working environment.
- Participated in job rotation schemes to broaden skillset and understanding of factory operations.
- Worked well under pressure whilst ensuring attention to detail..
- Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
- Used appropriate protective gear to minimise risk of injury.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Health and social service
Dumfries and Galloway College
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 08.2023 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Business & Enterprise
Dumfries and Galloway College
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 08.2024 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Social service and healthcare
Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 08.2022 - 06.2023
Skills
- Problem solving
- Working with others
- Information and communication technology
- Dignity preservation
- Infection control practices
- Knowledge of dementia care and o
- Use of mobility aids
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Calm under pressure
- Nutrition management
- Mobility support
- Medication Administration
- Patient emergency management
- Person-Centred Approach
- Person-centred care planning
- Patient activity planning
- Patient lifting techniques
- Compassionate care
- Care reviews and risk assessments
- Fall and injury prevention
- First Aid
Languages
Polish
Native
English
Elementary (A2)
Certification
Careskills Academy: Health and Social Care Courses Online - all required at carer and senior carer levels
Turas - all required at carer and senior carer levels
SSSC - registration
Affiliations
- active time with my children, cooking. walks, cats
Timeline
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Business & Enterprise
Dumfries and Galloway College
08.2024 -
SVQ Level 3 - Health and social service
Dumfries and Galloway College
08.2023 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Social service and healthcare
Dumfries and Galloway
08.2022 - 06.2023
Carer/Senior carer
Divine HSC
06.2022 - Current
Cleaner
Self-employment
03.2019 - 05.2020
Factory worker
GBM ltd
08.2015 - 10.2017
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