Nicola Braund
Bideford, England,Devon
Summary
Dedicated Response and Recovery Support Worker with expertise in personal care and emotional support. Ensures client dignity through high-quality care and thorough health monitoring. Delivers accurate documentation for compliance and continuity of care. Conducts regular health checks and reports concerns promptly, collaborating with multi-agency teams to enhance care quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Response and Recovery Support Worker
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple, Devon
2020.12 - Current
- Assisted residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, respecting their dignity and preferences.
- Maintained confidential records of residents' care, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding policies to protect resident information.
- Documented daily observations and care provided, ensuring accuracy and completeness for continuity of care.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times in line with organisational guidelines.
- Fostered strong client relationships by providing practical and emotional support, enhancing residents' overall well-being during care.
- Monitored residents' health conditions and reported changes or concerns to senior healthcare staff, facilitating timely interventions and continuity of care.
- Recorded medication administration details to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Provided emotional support to make families and patients feel comfortable and supported.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Maintained accurate records of care, treatments, and residents' progress to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Ensured client safety by performing regular health checks and reporting concerns to doctors promptly.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff to maintain resident health.
- Conducted patient assessments to determine care plan requirements and additional medical needs.
Support Worker
Westward Housing
Bideford, England, Devon
2013.06 - 2020.10
- Developed trusting relationships with clients and advocated for their needs to enhance support.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies while monitoring client health and well-being.
- Facilitated selection and admission of clients to appropriate services to ensure effective care.
- Maintained comprehensive records of client progress and interventions to inform care strategies.
Education
A-Levels - Nursing Support
Petroc/North Devon College
Barnstaple, DEV2026-01
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Safe handling practices
- Safeguarding procedures
- Regulatory compliance
- Client confidentiality
- Patient confidentiality
- Multi-agency working
- Professional boundaries
- Time efficiency
- Compassionate communication
- Communication skills
- Confidentiality
- Positive attitude
Languages
English
First Language
Certification
- City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Support Worker (pending)
Timeline
Response and Recovery Support Worker
Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
2020.12 - Current
Support Worker
Westward Housing
2013.06 - 2020.10
A-Levels - Nursing Support
Petroc/North Devon College