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Kia Jones

Doncaster

Summary

I am a dedicated professional focused on delivering high-quality care and support in healthcare settings. Capable of developing personalised treatment plans and fostering strong patient relationships. Utilises compassionate approach combined with strong communication and problem-solving skills to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

RDaSH NHS North Lincolnshire Talking Therapies
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed individualised treatment plans, improving patient outcomes.
  • Maintained patient confidentiality by adhering to strict privacy regulations.
  • Collaborated with patients, encouraging patient centred approach
  • Advocated for patients' rights, promoting dignity and respect within healthcare setting.
  • Liaised with Multi agencies to ensure collaborative care
  • Risk/safeguarding assessment and management, maintaining confidentiality wherever needed and sharing information when necessary
  • Established therapeutic relationships with patients, fostering a supportive environment.
  • Demonstrated excellent clinical skills in a variety of settings enhancing professional competence and versatility.
  • Delivery of treatment through variety of modalities (1:1,group,computerised)

Senior Support Worker/Assistant Psychologist

Care in Mind
Leeds, West Yorkshire
01.2020 - 07.2020

All responsibilities as listed in previous role within Care in Mind.

  • Negotiated solutions to conflicts between service users, maintaining harmony within facility.
  • Implemented more complex safeguarding procedures diligently, fostering a secure environment.
  • Delivered tailored therapeutic interventions to improve client's quality of life.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress to ensure continuity of care.
  • Contributed to MDT meetings to offer most effective care for young person.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing, completion of Medical charts.
  • Liaised with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
  • Identified areas of improvement through regular audits and ensuring adherence at set standards.
  • Involvement in case presentation/formulation
  • Co-facilitating Structured Clinical Management (multi-modal intervention) for young people.
  • Writing clinical based reports such as discharge reports/summaries.

Support Worker

Care in Mind
Leeds, West Yorkshire
11.2017 - 01.2020
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
  • Ensuring implementation of care plans outlined by clinical psychologist
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support.
  • Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
  • Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities or helping them access.
  • Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
  • Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
  • Risk and safeguarding management of vulnerable young people, and management of incident when they occur.
  • Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity (e.g. social care, police, impatient settings)
  • Provided first aid and wound care

Support Worker/Therapeutic Activity Lead

University of West London
London, City of London
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised support plans.
  • Early intervention support to provide support and skill to prevent the development of future mental health disorders
  • Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
  • Encouraged social integration, promote communication, confidence, develop friendships, improve coping skills and emotional resilience.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
  • Working with families to encourage continued progression.
  • Management of safeguarding and risk concerns

Hospitality Team Member

Brightsparks
London, City of London
01.2012 - 03.2015
  • Assisted colleagues during peak hours for smooth operations.
  • Ensured optimal guest satisfaction through attention to dietary preferences and allergy information.
  • Delivered efficient table service, resulting in repeat business.
  • Showing initiative and leadership when needed.

Research Assistant

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
05.2014 - 09.2014
  • Expedited research progress using advanced statistical software for data analysis (use of SPSS)
  • Enhanced team productivity through effective task delegation
  • Bolstered study credibility, ensured data accuracy through rigorous checks.
  • Documented all procedures meticulously to ensure repeatability of experiments.
  • Followed ethical guideline of study.

Team Leader/Assistant Manager

Millie's Cookies
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
10.2010 - 08.2012
  • Provided comprehensive onboarding training to reduce learning curve for new hires.
  • Fostered a high-performing environment to drive productivity and quality.
  • Prioritised tasks according to urgency and importance, optimising workload allocation among team members.
  • Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst delivering goods.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues and complaints.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate - Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

University of Sheffield
Sheffield
2021 - 2021

Master of Science - Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
2016 - 2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of West London
London
2012 - 2016

A-Levels -

Tapton Sixth Form
Sheffield
2009 - 2012

GCSEs -

Bradfield Comprehensive School
Sheffield
2004 - 2009

Skills

  • Supervision Training to provide supervision to Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners
  • Community Life Support (eg CPR, first aid)
  • Medication Administration Training
  • Well versed in statistical and research programs such as SSPS/Matlab
  • Proficient in Microsoft office (word/excel/powerpoint)
  • Patient confidentiality adherence
  • Therapeutic communication
  • Critical assessment
  • Mental health assessments
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Person-centred care
  • Care coordination
  • Patient advocacy
  • Clinical judgement

Affiliations

  • Spending time with Family and Friends
  • Dancing
  • Reading (Fiction and Non-Fiction)
  • Developing knowledge through reading scientific studies

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

RDaSH NHS North Lincolnshire Talking Therapies
03.2021 - Current

Senior Support Worker/Assistant Psychologist

Care in Mind
01.2020 - 07.2020

Support Worker

Care in Mind
11.2017 - 01.2020

Support Worker/Therapeutic Activity Lead

University of West London
02.2016 - 05.2016

Research Assistant

Sheffield Hallam University
05.2014 - 09.2014

Hospitality Team Member

Brightsparks
01.2012 - 03.2015

Team Leader/Assistant Manager

Millie's Cookies
10.2010 - 08.2012

Postgraduate Certificate - Low Intensity Psychological Interventions

University of Sheffield
2021 - 2021

Master of Science - Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience

Sheffield Hallam University
2016 - 2017

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of West London
2012 - 2016

A-Levels -

Tapton Sixth Form
2009 - 2012

GCSEs -

Bradfield Comprehensive School
2004 - 2009
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