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Nicola Hardy

Nicola Hardy

Exmouth,Devon

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in mental health induction and support, positive behaviour support, and person-centred care. Proficient in managing anxiety, depression, drug abuse addiction and alcohol addiction, personality disorders and many other complex mental health conditions. Skilled in medication management, safe handling practices, and emergency first aid. Holds core healthcare certifications and training in professional boundaries, Mental Capacity Act and DOLS compliance. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through a compassionate and informed approach. With a strong passion to continue learning and build on skills further in respect to care and mental health.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Mental health support worker

Mirimar care
Exmouth, Devon
2025.06 - Current
  • Lead dedicated care team managing daily appointments and medication rounds.
  • Coordinate resident wellbeing support and daily personal assistance needs.
  • Oversee complex caseloads delivering person-centred care for severe challenges.
  • Work with multi-disciplinary organisations to maintain well managed person-centred care.
  • Meet individual performance targets through staff support and accountability.
  • Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
  • Built trustful rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
  • Navigated delicate situations with empathy whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality protocols ensuring respect for patient privacy.
  • Delivered crisis intervention during critical incidents, ensuring immediate support.
  • Supported individuals to improve their wellbeing with weekly goal-setting sessions.
  • Liaised effectively with healthcare professionals, contributing to integrated services.
  • Fostered improved relationships between patients and family members through mediation.
  • Encouraged positive lifestyle changes for sustainable mental health improvements.
  • Developed personalised care plans, resulting in unique patient support.
  • Participated in ongoing training courses, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of mental health practices.
  • Documented progress notes meticulously, enabling accurate patient assessments.
  • Ensured medication was correctly administered, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Conducted regular welfare checks on patients to ensure safety.
  • Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Monitored patients' conditions, taking pulse and weight.
  • Performed crisis interventions during emergency cases.

school mentor

Exmouth community college
Exmouth, Devon
2025.01 - 2025.06
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Mental health support worker

Mirimar
Exmouth, Devon
2021.10 - 2025.01

Delivered tailored one-to-one support and group interventions for vulnerable adults facing complex mental health needs.

Completed ongoing engagement and practical assessments to build resilience for reintegration.

Partnered with multidisciplinary teams and external networks to support safe community transition.

Activity coordinator

Baycourt
Budleigh Salterton, Devon
2017.09 - 2021.01
  • Coordinated daily activities for leisure, entertainment and education.
  • Assisted in budget management for efficient use of resources during events.
  • Organised special events to celebrate holidays and birthdays.
  • Improved overall resident satisfaction with planning and implementing fun activities.

Care assistant

Brandon
Exmouth, Devon
2012.10 - 2016.12
  • Participated actively in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery leading to enhanced quality of life for the residents.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
  • Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.

Cafe worker

Harbourview cafe
Exmouth, Devon
2007.01 - 2010.01
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation.
  • Dealt with customer queries and complaints, ensuring high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Assisted in training new staff members, helping them acclimatise quickly to job demands.
  • Prepared hot and cold beverages for customers' satisfaction.
  • Supported other team members during peak hours for smooth operations.
  • Delivered prompt service to customers, resulting in repeat business.
  • Rotated perishable products regularly, avoiding wastage due to spoilage.
  • Maintained clean and organised work area, contributing to efficient service delivery.

Education

High School Diploma - Outdoor Education

Exmouth Community Collage
Exmouth

GCSEs - Maths

Exmouth Community Collage
Exmouth, Devon

NVQ Level 1 - Functional Skills Level 2

Exmouth Community College
Exmouth, Devon

Diploma of Higher Education - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Leads Academy
Exmouth, Devon

Diploma level 2 - Health And Social Care

Exmouth Community College
Exmouth, Devon

Skills

  • Anxiety awareness
  • Mental health induction and support
  • Positive behaviour support
  • Diabetes awareness
  • Epilepsy awareness
  • Parkinson's disease care
  • Medication management
  • Core healthcare certifications
  • Professional boundaries training
  • Mental capacity act and DOLS compliance
  • Person-centred approach certification
  • Basic emergency first aid
  • Safe medication handling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Mental health support worker

Mirimar care
2025.06 - Current

school mentor

Exmouth community college
2025.01 - 2025.06

Mental health support worker

Mirimar
2021.10 - 2025.01

Activity coordinator

Baycourt
2017.09 - 2021.01

Care assistant

Brandon
2012.10 - 2016.12

Cafe worker

Harbourview cafe
2007.01 - 2010.01

High School Diploma - Outdoor Education

Exmouth Community Collage

GCSEs - Maths

Exmouth Community Collage

NVQ Level 1 - Functional Skills Level 2

Exmouth Community College

Diploma of Higher Education - Counselling and Psychotherapy

Leads Academy

Diploma level 2 - Health And Social Care

Exmouth Community College
Nicola Hardy