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Kelly Jacobs

Southampton,hampshire

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in patient care, infection control, and dementia awareness. Proficient in hoist operation and manual handling, ensuring safe and effective elderly care. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and providing personal care assistance with compassion and respect. Holds First Aid certification, aiming to enhance the quality of life for patients through exceptional service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Care assistant

Oyster Care Homes
Southampton, Hampshire
04.2024 - Current
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately.
  • Worked with colleagues to create recreational activities for improved social interaction.
  • Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
  • Provided high quality personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness within the care home and with residents.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental well being.
  • Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
  • Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.

Teaching assistant in primary school

Shirley Warren Primary School
Southampton, Hampshire
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Supported student understanding through personal tutoring sessions after school hours when required.
  • Maintained a clean, safe classroom environment by performing regular organisation and cleaning tasks.
  • Aided in the supervision of children during break times further ensuring their safety while on school premises.
  • Assisted in the development of social skills, improvement noted in overall behaviour.
  • Observed children to identify changes in behaviour and reported such changes to classroom teacher.
  • Helped children with eating, dressing and other aspects of personal care while encouraging independence.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, contributing to progress meetings to provide feedback, raise concerns and recommend appropriate action.

Education

Gaps in employment

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Infection control
  • Dementia awareness
  • Hoist operation mastery
  • Confidentiality adherence
  • Manual handling training
  • First Aid
  • Elderly care
  • Personal care assistance

References

References available upon request.

Certification

Care Certificate 04/2074

First Aid Practical 06/2027

Supporting Individuals with learning disabilities 05/2027

Dysphagia 04/2027

Equality & Diversity 04/2027

Oral Hygiene 04/2027

Assessment/Falls Prevention 04/2027

Mental Health Awareness 04/2027

Dignity 04/2027

Dementia 04/2027

Moving & Handling 04/2027

Health & Safety 04/2026

DoLs 04/2026

Safeguarding 04/2026

I completed all of the above training before I started my role at Oyster Care.




Education

I attended Oaklands Community School from 1996-2001

Timeline

Care assistant

Oyster Care Homes
04.2024 - Current

Teaching assistant in primary school

Shirley Warren Primary School
02.2022 - 11.2023

Gaps in employment

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