- I love being outside and finding new places to explore with family and dogs
- holidays in our caravan
- spending time with my grandchildren and older children
- cleaning
- gardening
Melissa Hailey
Didcot,Oxfordshire
Summary
Compassionate Foster Carer skilled in creating nurturing environments that support children's social, emotional, and mental health needs. Experienced in developing trust through effective communication and understanding of autism and ADHD. Resourceful in managing diverse situations and organising creative activities that inspire and engage children and young people.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Parent
Flourish fostering Agency
Kent
08.2021 - Current
- Worked without judgement, delivering compassionate care to children from diverse backgrounds.
- Observed behaviour to detect changes or unusual activity, setting boundaries and implementing good values.
- Collaborated with social services and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care for foster children.
- Demonstrated exceptional attentive listening and communication skills to build positive relationships with children.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information about foster children and their families.
- Supported emotional and intellectual development of foster children through tailored care and support.
- Advocated for foster children's rights and best interests in review meetings and court hearings to influence positive outcomes.
- Dropped off, picked up and transported children to and from school and extra-curricular activities to support interests.
- Employed behaviour management techniques to handle challenging behaviours positively and effectively.
- Cooked meals and washed dishes for children to provide proper nutrition and maintain healthy lifestyle.
- Supported foster children through transitions, preparing them for reunification with biological families or long-term fostering arrangements.
foster parent
By the Bridge
office based in Kent
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Executed similar tasks at a different agency, ensuring continuity of care and support for foster children.
- Worked without judgement, delivering compassionate care to children from diverse backgrounds.
- Observed behaviour to detect changes or unusual activity, setting boundaries and implementing good values.
- Collaborated with social services and healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for foster children.
Senior Health Care Assistant
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Documented care provided, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records were kept.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, including personal hygiene assistance, medication administration, and mobility support.
- Participated in training sessions, continuously improving care techniques and knowledge.
- Executed first aid and emergency interventions, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Upheld patient confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and professional ethical standards.
- Carried out patient health checks, recording weight, pulse, temperature and respirations.
- Closely monitored patients' health by taking blood, monitoring blood pressure, checking weight and assessing heart rate.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, promptly alerting senior staff to any signs of deterioration for timely intervention.
- Provided extra special care for patients identified as vulnerable.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, applying first aid and alerting medical staff.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of illness within the healthcare environment.
- Cleaned rooms and sanitised kitchen workspaces.
- Coordinated with family members, providing regular updates and involving them in care decisions to enhance patient support.
- Changed and reapplied dressings on patient wounds and injuries for optimum healing.
Skills
- Patient care
- Child safeguarding
- Child protection awareness
- Behaviour management
- Behavioural intervention
- Social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs
- First Aid certification
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Administration tasks
- Driving licence
Interests
Timeline
Foster Parent
Flourish fostering Agency
08.2021 - Current
foster parent
By the Bridge
08.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Health Care Assistant
Royal Berkshire Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2021