Merilium Tarrant-raja
March,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Support care worker
Mencap
March, Cambridgeshire
02.2022 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe environment
- Offered emotional support during challenging times, facilitating better coping mechanisms.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other necessary errands thereby providing indispensable logistical support.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
- Improved hygiene standards by assisting clients with personal grooming needs like bathing and dressing up.
- Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from clients exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients by ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Established supportive relationships with patients, fostering trust and communication.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Improved physical and mental wellbeing of service users through patient-centred care planning.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Documented accurate and updated caseload records and reports to streamline process.
- Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
- Adapted support where possible to increase service accessibility.
- Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
- Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in client behaviour to healthcare professionals.
stay at home Mum
NA
March, cambridgeshire
11.2017 - 01.2022
Support Care Worker
Mencap
March, cambridgeshire
07.2015 - 11.2017
- I previously worked at broad oaks, bluebell flats supporting 5 individuals , meting their day needs updating care plans attending team meeting, ensuring health and safety checks were done in line with procedure.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security, strictly following H&S policies.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Monitored and evaluated care plan efficiencies, identifying and addressing patient concerns to improve treatment outcomes.
Food Server
Riverside Fish Shop
March, CAM
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Thoroughly cleaned dining areas, waiting areas and bathrooms to maintain guest comfort and hygiene.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Checked in with customers during meals to check orders were received correctly and met guests' expectations.
- Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current promotions, specials and service additions, providing expert customer assistance.
Education
GCSEs - Mathematics
Abbey College, Ramsey
Ramsey01.2014
NVQ Level 1 - Charity Work
National Citizen Service
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire01.2014
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Young career
- Disability support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Medication administration
- Errands assistance
- First Aid
- Activities of Daily Living
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Support care worker
Mencap
02.2022 - Current
stay at home Mum
NA
11.2017 - 01.2022
Support Care Worker
Mencap
07.2015 - 11.2017
Food Server
Riverside Fish Shop
07.2014 - 06.2015
GCSEs - Mathematics
Abbey College, Ramsey
NVQ Level 1 - Charity Work
National Citizen Service
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