Nyasha Sikangela
Senior Support Worker
Bedford
Summary
Seasoned professional in field of social care with focus on support work. Committed to promoting independence and improving quality of life for service users through application of personalised care and development of tailored support plans. Skilled in fostering positive relationships and managing challenging behaviour, striving to make significant positive impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior support worker
Gella Care Services
Bedford
12.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care and communication, upholding high standards of health, hygiene and dignity at all times.
- Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary health teams to maximise opportunities for therapeutic care.
- Communicated updated changes to safeguarding standards and legislation with wider team for continued compliance.
- Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
- Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
- Regularly evaluated company care standards and service provisions, implementing necessary changes for continued best practices.
- Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Helped patients to take medication as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
- Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
- Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
- Administered oral and topical medication following instructions from medical personnel.
- Supervised patients during outings and physical activities, promoting dignity and independence.
- Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
- Promoted community engagement and sense of belonging.
- Reported on patients' health and mobility progress, maintaining excellent continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
- Delivered compassionate care in residential homes, community settings, and homes of service users.
- Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
- Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
- Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
Education
A-Levels -
Rujeko High School
Zimbabwe 04.2001 -
Skills
Care team coordination
Record-keeping
Person-Centred Approach
Medicine administration
Health and safety procedures
Community engagement planning
Housework and cleaning
Disability assistance
Meals assistance
Activity planning and management
Dress/toileting sling operation
Incontinence management
Record management
Care planning
Manual handling
CPR and First Aid
Disability support
Breakaway techniques
Behavioural observation
Computer literate
Person-centred care
Mental health awareness
Dementia care training
Risk assessment execution
Staff supervision
Practical decision making
Food Hygiene Certificate
Client empowerment
Medication Administration
Safeguarding policy knowledge
Routine management
Autism specialisation
Health and Safety Compliance
Personal care support
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
promoted to Senior role
Certification
First Aid Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
First Aid Training
08-2024
Theraputic Engagement training
07-2024
Medication Awareness
03-2024
CQC
02-2024
Breakaway
01-2024
Senior support worker
Gella Care Services
12.2022 - Current
A-Levels -
Rujeko High School
04.2001 -