Lina Dong Graham
Northern Ireland ,Co.Down
Summary
i have started the care job from nowhere. as the years passed by, i realised this job is my life job i am compassion about the job. even now i still enjoy every day to work with my team and making difference to all service users life.
when i was a care assistant, i developed by completed the NVQ level 2 and 3. in that 10 years of caring experience gave me very strong foundation to became the me today.
i am a quick learner and eager to learn more. and i work hard at all times. i cam dealt with difficult situation and not afraid any problems. i take responsibility and deliver consistent results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Support Worker
Priory Group
Belfast , Co. Down
05.2023 - 04.2026
- Make the allocation for each shift for all service users to meet their individual needs.
- Administer the prescribed medication for each individual. and accurate records of administration, and any side effects.
- Led the team to complete all cleaning tasks. Also, the laundry duty.
- responded to emergencies with other professionals if necessary.
- To support all staff working as a team during the night.
- to provide a quiet and peaceful environment for all service users.
- To complete the handover and ensure all information was passed on the day of the senior on duty.
Senior Care Assistant
Bond
Belfast , Co. Down
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Administer the prescribed medication, maintain accurate records of administration, and document any side effects.
- Helped patients with personal care tasks, including meal assistance, toileting and mobility support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence amongst elderly clients.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- assisted the team to complete the daily tasks.
- Responded to emergencies with other professionals if necessary.
- to provide a quiet and peaceful environment for all service users.
- To complete a handover and ensure all information was passed on to the senior on duty.
Senior Care Assistant
Electus
Donaghadee, Co. Down
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Administer prescribed medication to each resident. and accurate records of administration, and any side effects.
- Assisted care assistants with residents' personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted care assistants with patients' personal care tasks, including meal assistance, toileting, and mobility support.
- Updated the care plan for all residents with person-centred care.
- Responded to emergencies with other professionals, if necessary.
- Support the care assistant to complete the daily tasks, cleaning duties, and laundry tasks.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic living environment for residents, adhering to infection control guidelines.
- Maintained and updated digital patient records and medical information.
- Trained and mentored new, junior and relief carers to maintain continuity of care.
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
Care Assistant
Dunlady nursing home
Belfast , Co. Down
05.2009 - 05.2019
- Supported residents with mobility issues, using equipment safely to aid movement.
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Provided personalised care and support to residents, enhancing their quality of life.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Managed challenging behaviour sensitively, adopting a person-centred approach.
- Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.
- To follow the senior's lead, I completed the daily tasks for all residents.
- Kept spaces clean and organised, handling linens, clothes washing and basic housekeeping.
- Supported high-care clients during mealtimes by offering feeding assistance.
- Aided clients with morning and evening routines to help establish independence and autonomy.
- Assisted nurses with clients' wound cleanings, and dressing changes.
- Practice in all mandatory training.
- Used the equipment safely at all times.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Client care planning
- Emergency response
- Challenging behaviour management
- Infection control
- Record keeping
- Personal care assistance
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Patient interaction
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Confidentiality adherence
- Time management
- Basic life support training
- Understanding confidentiality legislation
- Record-keeping
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Personal hygiene awareness
- Person-centred care
- Personal hygiene management
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Protecting vulnerable adults training
- Manual handling
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults' rights
- Understanding of safeguarding policies
- Learning disability awareness training
- Positive outlook
- Record-keeping and documentation
- Person-Centred Approach
- People-Centred approach
- Patience in difficult situations
- Medication planning and record-keeping
- Medicine administration
- Record management
- Respectful attitude
- Crisis Intervention
- Reliability
- Dignity maintenance
- Patient relations
- Emotional support and companionship
- Data protection compliance
- Empathetic communication
- Housework and cleaning
- Experience with disabled individuals
- Sensitivity towards cultural diversity
- Elderly mobility assistance
- Critical incident stress debriefing
- Dementia and Alzheimer care
- Building trust relationships
- Health checks
- Incontinence management
- Person-centred practise
- Client-Centred approach
- Compassionate care
- Dietary management and feeding
- Respecting confidentiality
- Epilepsy medication assistance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Emotional resilience
- Dementia care training
- Basic nursing care
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- Chartered [Area of certification]
- [Type] Licence
- [Area of study] certified
- [Area of certification] certified
Interests
- i love cooking, especially Chinese food
- i like to go to gym when i am off
- i love watching movies, action, comedy, thrill etc
- i am not really good at baking but i still bake at times
Timeline
Senior Support Worker
Priory Group
05.2023 - 04.2026
Senior Care Assistant
Bond
08.2022 - 04.2026
Senior Care Assistant
Electus
05.2019 - 05.2022
Care Assistant
Dunlady nursing home
05.2009 - 05.2019