Hi, I’m
MELISSA TAYLOR
Sleaford,Lincolnshire
Summary
Compassionate and empathetic Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices. Offers a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in care home and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Responsible Care Assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Forget Me NotBillingborough, Lincolnshire
Care Assistant
03.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
Home From Home CareSleaford, Lincolnshire
support worker
11.2019 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Caring for young adults with learning disabilities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals for 10 clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- This job entails me too help keep the home clean and tidy.
- Assist with personal care and bedtime routines.
- Being responsible for epileptic individuals.
- I have received the following training: peg training, autism awareness, epilepsy & epilepsy monitors, first aid.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
The Old HallBillingborough, Lincolnshire
Care Assistant
09.2015 - 11.2019
Job overview
- I was an intermediate coordinator
- My job entailed running shifts and leading a team of 4-6 people. I am medication trained and was overseeing any doctor visits to ensure the correct treatment was given.
- I have completed my level 2 NVQ in health and social care
- I have completed my level 3 Qualification in Lead Adult care
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
Home Instead Senior CareBourne, Lincolnshire
Care Assistant
08.2019 - 11.2019
Job overview
- I was a caregiver within the community.
- I go home too home looking after the elderly whom need everyday care too providing palliative care.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Or simply sitting with them and keeping them company.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
Education
Sixth FormSleaford, Lincolnshire
NQF BTEC from Travel and Tourism
09.2014 - 07.2015
Health Education EnglandBillingborough, Lincolnshire
from Care Certificate
09.2015 - 03.2016
Boston CollegeSpalding, Lincolnshire
Certificate of Higher Education from Criminology and Policing
09.2021 - 06.2022
Boston CollegeSpalding
Higher National Diploma from Public Services
09.2022
City and GuildsSpalding, Lincolnshire
Level 2 Diploma from Health and Social Care
10.2015 - 10.2016
City and GuildsSpalding, Lincolnshire
Level 2 from Children and Young People's Settings
10.2015 - 10.2016
City and GuildsSpalding, Lincolnshire
Level 3 Diploma from Adult Care
03.2018 - 03.2019
Skills
- CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Elderly care
- Disability care
- Activities of Daily Living
- Housekeeping
- Personal care
- Organisational standards
- Medication administration
- Social care
- Patient handling and positioning
- Basic life support
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Documentation development
- Pressure area care
- Catheterisation
- Monitoring deadlines
- Decision-Making
- First Aid/CPR
- Active Listening
- Multitasking Abilities
- Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Dependable and Responsible
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Ability to prioritize
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Boston College
Higher National Diploma from Public Services
09.2022
Boston College
Certificate of Higher Education from Criminology and Policing
09.2021 - 06.2022
Care Assistant
Forget Me Not
03.2021 - 06.2023
support worker
Home From Home Care
11.2019 - 03.2021
Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
08.2019 - 11.2019
City and Guilds
Level 3 Diploma from Adult Care
03.2018 - 03.2019
City and Guilds
Level 2 Diploma from Health and Social Care
10.2015 - 10.2016
City and Guilds
Level 2 from Children and Young People's Settings
10.2015 - 10.2016
Health Education England
from Care Certificate
09.2015 - 03.2016
Care Assistant
The Old Hall
09.2015 - 11.2019
Sixth Form
NQF BTEC from Travel and Tourism
09.2014 - 07.2015
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