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Kim O'Connor

BRIDGEND,Mid Glamorgan

Summary

Ambitious and hard-working professional with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning. Demonstrated flexibility while collaborating with diverse teams, consistently delivering high-quality results and supporting others. Outgoing and enthusiastic, dedicated to contributing positively in any work environment.

Overview

1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Support worker

Cartrefi cymru
BRIDGEND, Mid Glamorgan
09.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Enhanced comfort levels for clients during personal care routines. with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing overall wellbeing and quality of life for patients.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Facilitated community involvement opportunities, promoting social integration and reducing isolation.
  • Promoted personal well-being and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Guided tasks and activities to promote patient independence, fostering confidence and self-sufficiency.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals for 5 clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
  • Met safety measures to prevent falls or accidents.
  • Provided assistance to service users in obtaining and accessing community resources. to obtain and access community resources.
  • Provided assistance to service users in obtaining and accessing community resources. to obtain and access community resources.

Care assistant

Steddy ltd
BRIDGEND, Mid Glamorgan
04.2021 - 07.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily personal care routines, including bathing and grooming, promoting comfort and hygiene.
  • Supported individuals with daily activities such as meal preparation and mobility, fostering independence and self-confidence.
  • Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
  • Ensured patients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of timings and side effects.
  • Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Changed bed linens, washed clothes, and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy living environments.

Support Worker/carer

M and D Care
Swansea
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Facilitated patient independence through tailored guidance and support in daily activities.
  • Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
  • Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
  • Engaged with clients to identify challenges and needs, providing relevant support resources.
  • Supported clients with rehabilitation and socialisation in community settings.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Executed housekeeping tasks, ensuring clean and safe home environment for clients.

Senior care assistant

HC One
Port talbot , Mid Glamorgan
09.2018 - 11.2020
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.

  • Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting the dignity of the individual at all times.
  • Administered medications according to care plans and nursing team guidance, ensuring residents received appropriate treatment.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' progress and medical history.
  • Streamlined administrative duties for patient care documentation, enhancing workflow and support for care delivery.
  • Supported colleagues during emergency situations, contributing to safety and effective response.

Senior care assistant

Hafod care
Porthcawl
08.2017 - 06.2018

My role as a Senior Care Assistant involves administering medication to the residents, assisting with all forms of personal care, as well as assisting with mealtimes. Writing Care plans and daily notes. As well as acting

Worked five years in this home, caring for over 74 residents and assessing their individual needs across mental and physical health conditions, including dementia and schizophrenia.

Wrote care plans and daily notes while serving as fire warden.

as a Fire Warden when needed

Care assistant

Hafod care
Porthcawl
09.2013 - 08.2017

Cared for over 74 residents over four years, assessing individual needs across mental and physical health conditions, including dementia and schizophrenia.

Provided personal care and support during mealtimes, ensuring comfort and dignity for residents while maintaining accurate daily records.

Served as fire warden during emergency drills, contributing to safety and preparedness of residents and staff.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

City & Guilds
Cardiff, CRF
01-2019

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

City & Guilds
Cardiff
01-2017

GCSEs - Education

Cynffig comp
Bridgend
09-2013

Skills

  • Health and safety compliance
  • Infection control knowledge
  • Safeguarding policies
  • Dementia expertise
  • Dementia knowledge
  • Elderly care
  • Vulnerable individuals support
  • Dependable care provider
  • Nutritional meal planning
  • Behaviour modification
  • Boundary management
  • Learning difficulties
  • Empathy for individuals
  • Clean driving record

Certification

  • infection control
  • Health and Safety

Interests

  • Reading books from different genres
  • Gaming with a variety of games

Custom

4 years,11 months,2 years and 3 months,4 months,2 years and 4 months,2 years and 11 months

Timeline

Support worker

Cartrefi cymru
09.2023 - Current

Care assistant

Steddy ltd
04.2021 - 07.2023

Support Worker/carer

M and D Care
12.2020 - 03.2021

Senior care assistant

HC One
09.2018 - 11.2020

Senior care assistant

Hafod care
08.2017 - 06.2018

Care assistant

Hafod care
09.2013 - 08.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

City & Guilds

GCSEs - Education

Cynffig comp
Kim O'Connor