Keith Winchester
Uckfield,East Sussex
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker with knack for building positive relationships and creating supportive environment. Skilled in managing challenging behaviours and providing emotional support, resulting in improved client well-being and increased independence. Known for fostering trust and promoting positive atmosphere.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Bank Support Worker
Baronsmede Support Service LTD
Crowborough, East Sussex
2025.03 - Current
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
Agency Support Worker
Home Comforts
Hailsham , Sussex
2007.06 - Current
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Planned, prepared and served meals for clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
Skills
- resilience in difficult situations
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- reliable and trustworthy
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Nutrition planning competency
- Palliative care understanding
- Empathy for clients
- Basic nursing care
- Client assessment capabilities
- Infection control knowledge
- Risk assessment application
- Elderly assistance proficiency
- Personal care assistance
- Personal care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Care management
- Meal preparation
- Record-keeping
- Disability support
- Physical therapy support
- Disability awareness
- Daily living assistance
- Residential housekeeping
- Grooming and personal care
- Health and safety procedures
- Client behaviour management
- Therapeutic care
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Learning disabilities support
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Housekeeping management
- Intervention techniques
- Clean driving record
- Assertiveness
- Care needs assessment
- Strength-based practice
- Health and Safety regulations
- Documentation expertise
- Mental health support
- Ethical judgement
- Interpersonal savvy
- Safeguarding protocols
- Resilience under pressure
- Legislation knowledge
- Communication proficiency
- Respect for diversity
- Initiative taking
- Client-Centred approach
- Record keeping accuracy
- Time efficiency
- Professional boundaries maintenance
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Resourcefulness
Timeline
Bank Support Worker
Baronsmede Support Service LTD
2025.03 - Current
Agency Support Worker
Home Comforts
2007.06 - Current