Lesley Smith
Westbury,Wiltshire
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in dementia care, palliative care, and mental health awareness. Demonstrates strong work ethics and a people-centred approach, ensuring confidentiality and building trust relationships. Proficient in medication administration, health and safety compliance, and safeguarding policies. Skilled in empathetic communication, efficient time management, and record-keeping. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through person-centred care and effective care planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior support worker
Beyond Dementia
Warminster, Wiltshire
2019.08 - 2026.04
- Developed comprehensive care plans for enhanced client wellbeing.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress to ensure continuity of care.
- Promoted autonomy amongst individuals with learning disabilities by providing necessary support and guidance.
- Fostered dignity and respect in all interactions with clients, enhancing their overall experience.
- Participated in regular training sessions keeping knowledge and skills current.
- Collaborated closely with families of clients for provision of personalised care plans.
- Facilitated community involvement for clients, contributing to increased social skills.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Managed challenging behaviours of clients, resulting in a safer environment.
- Provided exceptional emotional support to clients, leading to improved mental health.
- Conducted risk assessments consistently, minimising potential hazards.
- Implemented safeguarding procedures diligently, fostering a secure environment.
- Regularly evaluated company care standards and service provisions, implementing necessary changes for continued best practices.
- Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
- Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
Senior carer
Westbury Court
Westbury, Wiltshire
2010.02 - 2019.08
- Encouraged participation in social activities to foster sense of community amongst residents.
- Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to various dietary needs, supporting good health among residents.
- Maintained detailed records of patients' health conditions and treatments.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residents' quarters, promoting a healthy environment.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Developed personalised care plans by liaising with healthcare professionals.
- Improved morale by creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the facility.
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Upheld dignity and privacy of residents during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Dealt tactfully with sensitive situations around end-of-life care, offering emotional support to families as well as residents themselves.
- Administered medications accurately following doctor's orders.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
Education
GCSEs -
Limavady High School
Northern IrelandSkills
- Dementia care training
- Strong work ethics
- Respecting confidentiality
- People-Centred approach
- Building trust relationships
- Understanding of safeguarding policies
- Palliative care experience
- Efficient time management
- Patience in difficult situations
- Basic life support training
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Empathetic communication
- Record-keeping and documentation
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Person-centred care
- Group leadership
- Mental health awareness
- Manual handling
- Staff training
- Care planning
- Emotional resilience
- End-of-shift reporting
- Health and safety procedures
- Person-Centred Approach
Certification
Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care
Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care
Mental Health First Aider
Timeline
Senior support worker
Beyond Dementia
2019.08 - 2026.04
Senior carer
Westbury Court
2010.02 - 2019.08
GCSEs -
Limavady High School