Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Nicola Gordon

Glastonbury,Somerset

Summary

Dedicated professional known for being empathetic, caring, and friendly. Demonstrates patience and thoughtfulness in all interactions, ensuring respectful and compassionate communication. Recognised for maintaining a calm and dependable presence in challenging situations.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work history

Live in carer. Self employed

Consulter
Tonbridge, Kent
06.2010 - Current
  • Accompanied client on outings, boosting their social engagement.
  • Assisted with personal grooming to maintain dignity and self-esteem of the client.
  • Facilitated physical exercises for enhancing strength and flexibility.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in stimulating conversations and activities.
  • Adhered strictly to privacy rules to respect clients' rights.
  • Maintained clean living environment for promoting hygiene and safety.
  • Kept record of client's progress, assisting in adjusting care plans accordingly.
  • Assisted in mobility to reduce risk of falls or injuries.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks, creating a comfortable living space for the client.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals for holistic client care.
  • Encouraged independence by supporting in day-to-day chores where possible.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly, ensuring quick response for the safety of the client.
  • Ensured well-being of the client with daily health assessments.
  • Facilitated communication with family members regarding client's condition.
  • Helped clients manage appointments effectively thus reducing missed sessions.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, contributing to overall health improvement.
  • Managed medication for ensuring regular intake and preventing complications.
  • Provided night-time support when needed, ensuring restful sleep for the clients.
  • Supported emotional well-being through empathetic interactions.
  • Enhanced client's comfort by providing personal care and assistance.
  • Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
  • Prevented accidents and falls by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness of service user homes.
  • Completed shopping whilst responsibly managing budget.
  • Delivered toileting support for clients with mobility issues.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Provided on-call assistance to elderly care patients 24/7.
  • Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
  • Observed and documented vital signs, promptly reporting abnormalities for monitoring.
  • Laundered and repaired client clothing and linen.
  • Updated doctors and family members on client progress.
  • Operated bed hoists and transfer boards to assist patients with daily routines.
  • Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to safely, securely lift and manoeuvre patients.
  • Accompanied clients to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Managed and updated client records, ensuring accuracy for dependable health and wellbeing monitoring.
  • Operated hoists to move clients in and out of bed.
  • Ensured clients were correctly taking prescribed medications, maintaining optimal health.
  • Planned client meal plans, shopped for ingredients and cooked meals.
  • Helped individuals manage daily activities of living due to age, illness or injury, or chronic condition.
  • Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
  • Helped clients to carry out instructions recommended by health professionals.
  • Kept detailed records of care activities, condition changes and treatment responses.
  • Involved clients in decision-making to promote independence.
  • Adapted care activities in response to clients' mood, energy levels, and preferences.
  • Accompanied clients to important appointments.
  • Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
  • Nurtured trusted rapport with clients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Fed clients with severe limitations and assisted more mobile clients with self-feeding.
  • Ran personal errands for clients and transported individuals to social gatherings.
  • Followed client treatment plans for exercises, medications and wound care.
  • Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.

Bank clerk

First National Bank
Howick, South Africa
08.1994 - 12.2009

All aspects of the Bank ,telling,office,front line,investments and mortgages.

Retrenched December 2009

Mother and housewife

Self
Howick, South Africa
07.1990 - 08.1994

My second child was born,so was a mother and a housewife

Bank clerk

C.A.B.S. Building Society
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.1985 - 06.1990

Bank Clerk

Telling

Investments

Mother

Self
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.1983 - 01.1985

Mother…my first child was born

Housewife

Bank Clerk

C.A.B.S. Building Society
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.1980 - 01.1983

All aspects of banking,including telling,investments,enquiries,in charge of tellers

Holiday-gap year

Self
United Kingdom
01.1979 - 06.1980

On a holiday and visiting UK relatives

Customs clerk

Customers and Excise
Umtali, Zimbabwe
01.1976 - 12.1978

Customs Clerk..mainly clerical work involving exports and imports

Education

GCSEs -

Umtali Girls High School
Umtali Zimbabwe
01/1969 - 11/1974

Skills

Empathetic

Caring

Friendly

Patient

Thoughtful

Respectful

Compassionate

Calm

Dependable


Affiliations

  • I enjoy needlework,gardening,reading,cooking

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Live in carer. Self employed

Consulter
06.2010 - Current

Bank clerk

First National Bank
08.1994 - 12.2009

Mother and housewife

Self
07.1990 - 08.1994

Bank clerk

C.A.B.S. Building Society
02.1985 - 06.1990

Mother

Self
02.1983 - 01.1985

Bank Clerk

C.A.B.S. Building Society
08.1980 - 01.1983

Holiday-gap year

Self
01.1979 - 06.1980

Customs clerk

Customers and Excise
01.1976 - 12.1978

GCSEs -

Umtali Girls High School
01/1969 - 11/1974
Nicola Gordon