Lewis Hale

In my position as Care Assistant I am responsible for the safety and wellbeing of my residents treating them with the dignity and respect they deserve. I assist my residents with upholding their personal care and dignity no matter the situation while maintaining Person-Centered Care. I love forming a bond with my residents and helping them in every stage of their time with me. I am responsible for an area of the care home ranging from 9-15 residents depending on occupancy with all various different routines and needs that need to be met. I also keep good communication with my residents and my co workers letting them know what is done or needs to be done. I also assist my residents at meal times ranging from just serving them a plate of food of their choice to assisting them with their meals due to a range of different needs such as Dysphasia, Dementia, Parkinsons and many more.

In my position as Activities Coordinator I was responsible for a multitude of different tasks in my department. I was the Coordinator of activities meaning i was responsible for planning and sourcing every activity that took place with the residents. I did a lot of behind the scene work such as being responsible for my departmental funds and making sure what was being spent and how much was left. I would also be in contact with a multitude of different companies and businesses regarding activities, i was in contact with them via Email and telephone. This position required punctuality, professionalism and a good sense of humor which I excelled in.

In my position as Domestic Cleaner I was responsible for a rather large nursing home. Making sure that every area I was allocated on was maintained to a safe and hygienic standard for nursing residents to live and thrive safely. I was allocated a unit of 24 rooms which had ensuites, also multiple washrooms and storage closets. I had to safely use chemicals while residents were walking and communicating with me. This job requires quick thinking and decision making and keeping vigilant at all times.

• Handled and stored cleaning chemicals safely.
• Cleaned floors using vacuums, mops and appropriate cleaning agents.
• Adhered to client privacy and preferences to foster a trusting relationship.