Lynda Bayliss
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in person-centred care and practical decision making, specialising in challenging behaviour management. Proven ability in team management and staff supervision, ensuring effective care planning and personal care support. Skilled in disability assistance, medication assistance, and activity planning and management, with a focus on enhancing quality of life. Committed to advancing career goals within the healthcare sector by leveraging strong competencies in meals assistance and comprehensive care strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Macintyre care
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in budget management to control costs effectively.
- Enforced company policies for safe and productive work environment.
- Facilitated staff meetings, leading to improved collaboration.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations for increased care quality.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals for coordinated patient management.
- Prioritised needs of service users for personalised care provision.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to deliver person-centred care plans.
- Assured adherence to CQC guidelines, maintained high standard of care services.
- Led team meetings, improved communication and collaboration.
- Undertook risk assessments to maintain safety standards.
- Promoted safeguarding standards in line with updated regulations to help protect from risk.
- Recruited and trained staff members for improved service provision.
- Supervised up to 12 members of staff per shift enabling efficient daily operations.
Senior Support Worker
Macintyre charity
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
01.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care and communication, upholding high standards of health, hygiene and dignity at all times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary health teams to maximise opportunities for therapeutic care.
- Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
- Regularly evaluated company care standards and service provisions, implementing necessary changes for continued best practices.
- Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
- Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
- Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
- Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
- Performed end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Supervised team of 9 support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
- Supervised patients during outings and physical activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Updated and maintain care plans and risk assessments to ensure safety of all service uses.
- Monitored standards of care, providing relevant training and mentoring to ensure consistently high-quality services.
- Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' health, wellbeing and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Led team meetings aimed at improving service delivery across organisation.
Care Support Worker
Macintyre charity
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
12.2017 - 01.2022
- Ensured ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Completed care certificate.
- Delivered on care plan goals while responsibly managing client budget.
- Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Organised social activities and events to build community connections.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Actively contributed to personalised support planning, presenting new opportunities to achieve maximum choice and control in service users' lives.
Home Maker
N/A
Milton Keynes, BKM
02.2006 - 12.2016
- Administered medication as per prescriptions ensuring correct dosage, correct time.
- Coordinated effectively with medical professionals.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
GCSEs -
Denbigh School
Milton Keynes07.1993
Skills
- Person-centred care
- Practical decision making
- Challenging behaviour management
- Team management
- Staff supervision
- Care planning
- Personal care support
- Activity planning and management
- Knowledge of care regulations
- Infection control measures
- Qualified in safeguarding procedures
- Medical record documentation
- Respect for confidentiality
- Care regulation awareness
- Falls prevention strategies
- Familiarity with dementia care
- Adapting to change
- Person-Centred care implementation
- Understanding of palliative care
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Palliative care understanding
- Proficiency in medication administration
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Macintyre care
02.2024 - Current
Senior Support Worker
Macintyre charity
01.2022 - Current
Care Support Worker
Macintyre charity
12.2017 - 01.2022
Home Maker
N/A
02.2006 - 12.2016
GCSEs -
Denbigh School
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