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mandy entwistle

cambridge,cambr

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate care professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, personal care, and disability rights. Proficient in medical terminology, care planning, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Demonstrates strong skills in medication administration, housekeeping practices, and health and safety knowledge. Experienced in providing emotional support, companionship, and direct work with families. Adept at meal preparation, showering and bathing support, toileting support, and recreational outings. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals through comprehensive care plans and personalised support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Community care worker

Home Instead Senior Care
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Aided mobility-impaired individuals, improving their ease of movement within their homes.
  • Respected cultural beliefs and practices whilst delivering personalised care services.
  • Upheld high standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information about clients.
  • Demonstrated patience and understanding during challenging situations, promoting a calm atmosphere.
  • Assisted with daily living activities to improve quality of life.
  • Supported family members with information on patient care, easing their worries.
  • Administered medication, enhancing health status of patients.

After school activities manager

leap and learn
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
01.2017 - 06.2019
  • Organised cultural exchange events enhancing understanding and appreciation for diversity among students.
  • Conducted regular meetings with parents for feedback on after-school programmes and areas for improvement.
  • Monitored student progress through regular evaluations determining effectiveness of after-school programmes.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, scheduling, and reporting incidents promptly and accurately.
  • Fostered a safe and inclusive environment with careful supervision of all students participating in after-school programmes.

Health care assistant

Addenbrooke's Hospital
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
03.2010 - 11.2012
  • Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
  • Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
  • Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
  • Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
  • Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.

Education

GCSEs - maths and english

netherhall secondary
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.1986 - 06.1991

Skills

  • Elderly care understanding
  • Personal care expertise
  • Disability rights awareness
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Care planning expertise
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults trained
  • Experience in home visits
  • Knowledge of housekeeping practices
  • Understanding of medication administration
  • Direct work with families
  • Housekeeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Health and safety knowledge
  • Showering and bathing support
  • Eating and drinking support
  • Showering and dressing
  • Care and support plans
  • Recreational outings
  • Toileting support

Timeline

Community care worker

Home Instead Senior Care
07.2021 - 07.2022

After school activities manager

leap and learn
01.2017 - 06.2019

Health care assistant

Addenbrooke's Hospital
03.2010 - 11.2012

GCSEs - maths and english

netherhall secondary
09.1986 - 06.1991

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