Kerry Donovan
Windsor,Berkshire
Summary
Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices. Diligent health care team member with skills and training to safely support patients and assist clinical team member. Always ready to help with hygiene, mobility and cleaning needs. Works fast to stay ahead of continuous patient workload.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carer assistant
Care UK
Windsor, Berkshire
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
Care assistant
BUPA
Reading, Berkshire
04.2011 - 08.2023
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
Senior care assistant
Bupa
Reading, Berkshire
05.2012 - 02.2019
- Promoted dignity by assisting residents with limited mobility to complete personal care, including washing and dressing.
- Administered medications in line with care plans and nursing team guidance.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Promptly addressed and resolved performance concerns to maintain safe, effective care provisions.
- Monitored junior staff to assess care provisions and implement continued best practices.
- Collaborated with additional care providers to ensure seamless patient support.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Health and SocialCare
Prospect School
Reading 09.1998 - 05.2000
GCSEs -
Prospect School
Reading 09.1993 - 07.1998
Skills
- Personal care
- Disability care
- Care management
- Medication administration
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Care plan management
- Elderly care
- Nursing care
- Clinical waste disposal
- Patient observations
- Patient handling and positioning
- Pressure area care
- Basic life support
- Stoma care
- Patient risk assessment
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Carer assistant
Care UK
09.2023 - Current
Senior care assistant
Bupa
05.2012 - 02.2019
Care assistant
BUPA
04.2011 - 08.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Health and SocialCare
Prospect School
09.1998 - 05.2000
GCSEs -
Prospect School
09.1993 - 07.1998
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