Nicola Enticott
Axminster,Devon
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in palliative care and personal care, demonstrating strong competencies in hygiene maintenance, infection prevention, and safe manual handling. Adept at safeguarding vulnerable adults through empathetic listening and cultural awareness, ensuring comprehensive support tailored to individual needs. Committed to promoting bathing and hygiene while prioritising first aid and the well-being of those in care.
Caring care assistant with adaptability, training and skill to help clients with different needs and backgrounds. Personalises care based on client medical histories and personal preferences. Offers 30 years of related experience and good conversational skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior care assistant
Care Concern Group
Axminster, Devon
2023.12 - Current
- Assisted in daily personal care tasks, promoting independence amongst residents.
- Reduced stress levels for family members through clear communication regarding their loved ones' well-being.
- Achieved a calm and harmonious living environment by mediating disputes between residents when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of resident's progress and medical history.
- Facilitated social activities for stimulation and engagement of residents.
- Ensured clean and safe living environment by routine cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated empathy whilst dealing with challenging behaviours or emotional distress from residents.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, respecting dignity of the individual at all times.
- Assisted others during emergency situations ensuring minimal harm towards any party involved.
- Gained trust from families by maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in all situations.
- Co-ordinated with healthcare professionals for improved resident care outcomes.
- Provided consistent and high-quality elder care, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Conducted regular health checks on residents to ensure wellbeing.
- Managed medication administration for residents, adhering strictly to prescribed doses.
- Worked with compassion and empathy, prioritising wellbeing and dignity for optimal patient comfort.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
Senior care assistant
Doveleigh Care Ltd
Seaton, Devon
2021.10 - 2023.12
Senior care assistant
Cannon care homes
Seaton, Devon
2016.03 - 2021.10
Community care assistant
RV Care Ltd
Axminster, Devon
2013.03 - 2016.03
Education
GCSEs Grade C - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology and French
Woodroffe School
Lyme Regis, Dorset 1986.09 - 1992.03
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Thornfield Care Home
Seaton, Devon 2019.04 - 2019.10
Skills
- Palliative care knowledge
- Hygiene maintenance competence
- Safe manual handling
- Infection prevention
- Cultural awareness
- Personal care
- First Aid
- Empathetic listening
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Bathing and hygiene promotion
Affiliations
Gardening, reading, cooking, walking, swimming.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior care assistant
Care Concern Group
2023.12 - Current
Senior care assistant
Doveleigh Care Ltd
2021.10 - 2023.12
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Thornfield Care Home
2019.04 - 2019.10
Senior care assistant
Cannon care homes
2016.03 - 2021.10
Community care assistant
RV Care Ltd
2013.03 - 2016.03
GCSEs Grade C - English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology and French
Woodroffe School
1986.09 - 1992.03