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Martin Clegg
Mold,Denbighshire
Summary
Dedicated Health Care Assistant with strengths in compassionate client care and personal hygiene support. Assists clients with daily living activities, respecting their dignity and promoting autonomy. Focused on delivering high-quality care and maintaining strict compliance with health and safety standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsellor
Self employed
Wrexham, Wrexham
01.2011 - Current
- Listened carefully, asked questions and confirmed understanding of clients' situation and needs.
- Encouraged clients to become open and talk about their feelings using motivation, empathy and support.
- Conducted counselling mainly by face-to-face but also using phone, Teams and Zoom.
- Kept detailed records up to date, maintaining strict confidentiality to safeguard clients.
- Engaged with clients using a person-centred approach, respecting their perspectives and empowering them to discover solutions.
- Demonstrated warm, welcoming and companionable service, communicating empathetically with a diverse range of people and needs.
- Maintained confidential records of therapy sessions, adhering to professional ethical standards and data protection regulations.
- Supported patients through complex life challenges and changes, advising and guiding them in making difficult decisions.
- Provided empathetic counselling support to individuals facing mental health challenges, facilitating their journey towards wellbeing.
- Conducted initial assessments to understand client needs, developing tailored therapy plans for effective treatment.
- Created counselling and recovery plans for clients based on difficulties and goals required.
Mental Health Support Worker
Midland Partnership Foundation Trust
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
03.2009 - 02.2022
- Delivered one-to-one support, tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each client effectively while assisting with formulating health plans and complying with them.
- Assessed patients for risks of harm or injury to self or others and recommended solitary confinements to minimise conflicts.
- Provided empathetic support and care to individuals experiencing mental health issues, promoting well-being and recovery.
- Monitored clients' mental health, recognising the interconnection between physical and mental well-being.
- Closely observed and documented patient behaviour, promptly reporting slight changes to medical staff.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and monitored any risks
Home Care Nurse
Allied Health Care
Wrexham, Wrexham
10.2008 - 03.2009
- Prioritised safety by adhering to health and safety guidelines, minimising risks in the home environment.
- Supported clients with transportation needs when required, such as walking and pushing wheelchairs.
- Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of treatments and progress for healthcare continuity.
- Helped clients with daily care duties such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Used hoists to get clients into and out of beds and chairs when required.
- Employed excellent perception and tact to assist patients with personal care needs.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess patient conditions, provide support, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, respecting their dignity and promoting autonomy.
- Provided dementia care, employing strategies to manage symptoms and improve quality of life for affected individuals.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health
Telford College of Art and Technology
Telford, TFW01-2011
NVQ Level 4 - Integrative Counselling
Adult Living Wales
Wrexham, WRXSkills
- Patient interaction
- Documentation compliance
- Person-centred approach
- Team collaboration
- Daily living assistance
- Empathetic communication
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Knowledge of infection control
- Personal care
- Patient care
- Cleaning
- Nutrition and diet understanding
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Toileting support
- Personal hygiene support
- Dignity in care
- Patient relationship building
- Respect for privacy
- Basic life support
- Hoist operation
- Positive encouragement
- Dementia awareness
- Mobility support
- Household chores
- Compassionate
- Housekeeping
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Disability support
- Active listening
- Manual handling
- Food preparation
- Effective communication
- Meal preparation
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate care
- Bathing support
- Medicine administration
- Infection control procedures
- Meal assistance and feeding
- Companionship
- Domestic assistance
- Mental health awareness
- Compassionate client care
- Record-keeping
- Food preparation standards
- Compassionate communication
- Dementia familiarity
- Computer literacy
- Support work
- First aid knowledge
- Infection Control
- Client safety and first aid
- Communication proficiency
- Personal care planning
- Patient safety protocols
- Medication management
- Physical stamina
- Emotional support
- Care plan management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Lifting sling operation
- Proactive attitude
- Elderly supportive care
Interests
Timeline
Counsellor
Self employed
01.2011 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
Midland Partnership Foundation Trust
03.2009 - 02.2022
Home Care Nurse
Allied Health Care
10.2008 - 03.2009
NVQ Level 3 - Mental Health
Telford College of Art and Technology
NVQ Level 4 - Integrative Counselling
Adult Living Wales