Natalie Rose

I work as a care assistant at BUPA in a Dementia unit, where my main focus is on providing compassionate and high-quality care to residents living with cognitive impairments. I deeply understand the importance of respecting their privacy and dignity while attending to their personal care needs. I make it a point to encourage independence among the residents, offering assistance when needed—whether it’s helping them wash, dress, or providing that extra bit of support during mealtimes. I stay attentive and monitor their wellbeing closely, always on the lookout for any changes in their health. Recording their daily activities allows me to track their progress and reflect on how we can improve their care plans. Engaging residents in daily activities is essential to me, as I want each person to feel included and valued. I assist them in moving around the home in various ways, whether it’s using a hoist, wheelchair, or simply holding their hand for comfort and support. My goal is to ensure that every resident feels heard and cherished, and I'm committed to building strong connections that bring them comfort and joy.

At Cha Lounge, I served as the head chef at a brunch restaurant and bar. My responsibilities included preparing and serving meals to a high standard alongside my team. I delegated tasks to my team members during shifts and managed stock orders on a weekly basis, while also ensuring proper stock rotation. Previously, I worked at Cha Lounge as a front-of-house member, where I fulfilled both roles. When I returned, I was promoted to head chef, but I found that I missed the nurturing aspects of the care industry.

At Aspen, I worked as a care assistant on a residential unit.

My duties included:

• Ensured optimal hydration, monitoring and recording patients' fluid intake and output in fluid balance charts.
• Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
• Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility.
• Assisting with daily routines, providing personal cares and monitoring residents health.
• Accurately recording daily activities, and reporting concerns to senior in change.
• Working closing with activities co-ordinator in daily activities, promoting friendship among residents and creating a sense of belonging within their environment.

At Caring Partnership, I worked in the community helping those who needed a bit of supporting, whilst living in their own homes.

Duties:

• Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients.
• Provided safe transportation for clients to appointments and outings.
• Enhanced client autonomy with daily living skills training.
• Built strong relationships with families to ensure seamless support services delivery.
• Prepared nutritious meals catering to specific dietary requirements, promoting better health outcomes.
• Completed detailed record keeping duties ensuring accurate documentation of client progress.