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Mary Sherwin

Waterlooville,Hampshire

Summary

I have experience working with individuals living with dementia, and I am focused on researching the needs of LGBTQ, BAME, prisoners, and other marginalised communities affected by dementia. My goal is to develop more inclusive and culturally competent care strategies for these populations. I am dedicated to advocating for better support systems and resources for those facing unique challenges in dementia care.

I am passionate about promoting social justice and equity in healthcare, and I believe that understanding the intersectionality of identities is crucial in providing effective care. My academic background and professional experience have prepared me to address the complex needs of diverse populations. Furthermore I am interested in acquiring knowledge about different communities of society.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate

Work history

Multi Drop Delivery Driver ( Student Job)

Amazon Flex
Waterlooville
05.2021 - Current
  • Completed end-to-end deliveries by reaching assigned customers on time and obtaining signatures.
  • Completed deliveries with a smile and patient, personalised service.
  • Delivered messages and packages within desired timeframes.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with customers, knowledgeably responding to delivery questions and concerns.
  • Sorted goods for delivery based on routes.
  • Collected orders from delivery warehouse, strategically loading goods into delivery vehicle according to delivery routes.

Health Care Assistant

A24 Group
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
  • Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
  • Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Blenheim Court
Liss
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Provided quality companionship to residents with dementia
  • Assisted residents with dementia in participating in activity sessions, reminiscence support, and general support.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
  • Supported residents with dementia by assisting with dressing and meal preparation.

Health Care Assistant dementia

Harry sotnick house Care Uk
Portsmouth
10.2016 - 07.2018
  • Observed patient condition and behaviour closely, reporting changes or concerns promptly.
  • Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
  • Successfully positioned, lifted and moved patients from bed into wheelchairs, applying safe handling techniques.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.

Manager/ administrator

Guest care Ltd
Portsmouth
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
  • Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.
  • Consistently monitored laundry processes, implementing improvements as necessary for improved efficiency.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Mental health : Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry

Queen Mary University of London
London
09.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care

University of Winchester
Winchester, Hampshire
09.2020 - 07.2023

Certificate of Higher Education - Psychology of Dementia

University of St Andrews
St Andrews, Fife
08.2021 - 08.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing and midwifery

Activate Learning
Reading
06.2019 - 06.2020

Skills

  • Patient observations
  • Person-centred care plans
  • First Aid
  • Patient care
  • Elderly care
  • Patient handling and positioning
  • Nutrition management
  • Basic life support
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Infection prevention and control
  • Cultural awareness
  • Dementia awareness
  • End Of Life Care

Certification

  • City and guild "Living in my world" Dementia, 05/2019, Present
  • DBS updated, Present
  • BLS Certification, 04/2023, 04/2024
  • Moving and handling, 04/2023, 04/2025

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Nature

Languages

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Timeline

Certificate of Higher Education - Mental health : Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry

Queen Mary University of London
09.2023 - 01.2024

Certificate of Higher Education - Psychology of Dementia

University of St Andrews
08.2021 - 08.2022

Health Care Assistant

A24 Group
07.2021 - 09.2021

Multi Drop Delivery Driver ( Student Job)

Amazon Flex
05.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Health and Social Care

University of Winchester
09.2020 - 07.2023

Diploma of Higher Education - Nursing and midwifery

Activate Learning
06.2019 - 06.2020

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Blenheim Court
09.2018 - 04.2020

Health Care Assistant dementia

Harry sotnick house Care Uk
10.2016 - 07.2018

Manager/ administrator

Guest care Ltd
09.2014 - 10.2015

Personal Information

Title: Assessor / Tutor

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