Louise Newlove

• As a Community support worker visit clients in their own homes and promote independence and encourage them with support for rehabilitation
• Provided person-centred care to clients and families, ensuring dignity and respect throughout all interactions.
• Administered medication as prescribed and documented reorder dates for pharmacy collection.
• Provide personal care if required or assistance if just been discharged discharged home and therefore more support might be needed.
• Assist with toileting if required but promote independence at each visit.
• Encourage to make meals and also assist with the task especially if have been away for a few weeks.
• Shopping if required for clients to support their daily needs.
• Assisted clients with laundry tasks during home visits.
• All mandatory training is up to date except food safety which has to be booked by the Manager

• I worked in the residential home as a care assistant based in the rehabilitation unit where residents were discharged from the hospital before returning home .
• Enhanced quality of life for residents during covid pandemic by addressing individual needs and providing compassionate care.
• I worked in the residential home as a care assistant based in the rehabilitation unit where residents were discharged from the hospital before returning home.

Completed mandatory training for council and obtained care certificate.

• Attended call outs initiated by service users pressing lifeline pendant or other sensor equipment, provided assistance, and assessed individual needs.
• Used lifting equipment to assist clients who had fallen and contacted emergency services or district nurses as appropriate.
• Updated control centre on status and actions taken before leaving, ensuring accurate records were maintained.
• Completed all mandatory training sessions relevant to the role.
• Participated in adult and children's safeguarding training.
• Gained understanding of infection control procedures and best practices.
• Engaged in training on effective moving and handling procedures.

Assisted staff at Wold Haven Residential Home during downtime from calls.

• Recorded call details and assisted a trained nurse with medical tasks, including dressings, catheter care, and palliative care, enhancing patient care in their homes.
• Provided nursing care for patients in their homes during evening out of hours, adapting to unpredictable conditions.
• Completed all mandatory training sessions to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.

The relocation of the base was the reason for changing job roles.

• I started work as a home help in the Priority care team then shortly transferred into the residential unit .
• The service provided day care to residents with various needs arranging for them to make an enjoyable day providing lunch and activities or trips .
• I started work as a home help in the Priority care team then shortly transferred into the residential unit.

Completed mandatory training courses to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Assisted residents with personal care, including preparation and feeding.
• Attended to residents' needs, adapting to challenges posed by limited equipment.
• Managed laundry, cleaning, and kitchen tasks to maintain a hygienic environment.

Worked in a privately owned setting that provided limited training and poor working conditions.

• Provided personal care support and assisted with feeding, ensuring residents' comfort and dignity.
• Acquired extensive experience in the nursing home environment, collaborating closely with nurses to enhance resident care.
• Assisted staff and residents, developing a strong foundation in care practices.