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Oliwia Skwarek

Wrexham

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in disability support and advocacy, specialising in autism spectrum understanding, learning disability awareness, and therapeutic techniques. Proven ability to create individual support plans and implement SMART goals, ensuring client-centred care and respectful engagement. Skilled in non-violent de-escalation, crisis intervention, and adapted physical activity instruction. Committed to promoting independence through compassionate support and effective communication techniques for impaired individuals. Holds certifications in food hygiene and health and safety training, with a clean driving record. Career goal: To continue advancing the quality of life for individuals.

Compassionate and driven individual with natural ability to connect with people and provide emotional support, combined with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Adept in building trust and fostering positive relationships, ensuring well-being and dignity of those supported. Ready to make meaningful impact in any role.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Disability support worker

fair park care
Wrexham, wales
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, maintaining optimal health conditions of clients.
  • Improved quality of life with tailored care plans, focused on individual needs.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, promoting healthy eating habits amongst clients.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, enhancing the mental well-being of clients.
  • Explored suitable employment opportunities for clients, encouraging economic independence.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select the best decisions.
  • Applied a positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
  • Managing a team while COVID-19 was happening under pressure.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, enhancing mental wellbeing of clients.
  • Performed emergency procedures flawlessly under pressure situations.
  • Provided emergency care effectively under high pressure situations.

Carer assistant

white house care home
Wrexham, wales
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Managed dietary needs of patients, resulting in improved nutrition and health outcomes.
  • Administered medication as prescribed, ensuring optimal health and compliance.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Facilitated social activities, enhancing quality of life for residents.
  • Demonstrated empathy towards patients, fostering trustful relationships.
  • Maintained cleanliness of living areas, ensuring a safe environment.

Community home care worker

Dundee City Council
Dundee, Dundee City
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided companionship to clients, alleviating loneliness and isolation.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of patients' medical histories and health conditions.
  • Encouraged independence in daily activities using motivational techniques to boost self-esteem.
  • Worked flexible hours, including nights and weekends, delivering 24/7 client support.
  • Prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary requirements, improving overall client nutrition.
  • Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring immediate action for client safety.
  • Organised transport to medical appointments to facilitate essential healthcare access.

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care

Collage Cambria
Wrexham
01.2018 - 01.2019

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Collage Cambria
Wrexham
01.2019 - 01.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Collage Cambria
Wrexham
01.2020 - 01.2021

Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care

Collage cambria
Wrexham
01.2022 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Adult Nursing - Adult nursing

Wrexham University
Wrexham
01.2024 - 01.2025

Skills

  • Proactive in promoting independence
  • Sensitive negotiation
  • Respectful engagement
  • Hoisting and lifting techniques
  • Client-Cantered approach
  • Individual support plans creation
  • Autism spectrum understanding
  • Learning disability awareness
  • Adaptability to different disabilities
  • Patience with repetitive behaviours
  • Disability rights knowledge
  • Communication techniques for impaired
  • Documentation writing
  • Compassionate support
  • Experience with assistive technologies
  • Exceptional tolerance
  • Personal care tasks
  • Food hygiene certified
  • Disability rights advocacy
  • Knowledge of therapeutic interventions
  • Non-Violent de-escalation
  • Adapted physical activity instruction
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Nutrition management
  • Mobility support
  • Medication Administration
  • record-keeping proficiency
  • SMART goal setting
  • Transport coordination
  • Coping strategy implementation
  • Epilepsy awareness
  • Tourette's syndrome support
  • Disability awareness
  • Appointment organisation
  • Care plan development
  • Mobility assistance
  • Health meals and snacks
  • Down's syndrome support
  • Person-centred care
  • Challenging behaviour management
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Documentation skills
  • Appointment management
  • Prader-Willi syndrome support
  • Interprofessional teamwork
  • Client support plan development
  • Medical assistance
  • Autism support
  • Medication organisation
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Autism awareness
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Replacement skill teaching
  • Medication schedules
  • Clear communication
  • Cerebral palsy support
  • Recovery-orientated practise
  • Clean driving record
  • Behaviour analysis
  • Health and safety training
  • Emotional support
  • ADHD support
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Medication administering
  • Safety management
  • Driving licence
  • Ethical judgement
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Communication proficiency
  • Professional boundaries maintenance
  • Client-Centred approach
  • Record keeping accuracy
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Elderly care knowledge
  • Respect for diversity
  • Therapeutic rapport building
  • Community resources navigation
  • Mental health support techniques
  • Disability support planning
  • Legislation knowledge
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Time efficiency

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Polish
Proficient (C2)

Certification

Moving and handling a passport

DBS adult/children's on update

full driving license

Affiliations

Gym

reading

spending time with family

Timeline

Bachelor of Adult Nursing - Adult nursing

Wrexham University
01.2024 - 01.2025

Disability support worker

fair park care
01.2023 - 01.2024

Diploma of Higher Education - Health and Social Care

Collage cambria
01.2022 - 01.2023

Carer assistant

white house care home
01.2021 - 12.2023

NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care

Collage Cambria
01.2020 - 01.2021

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Collage Cambria
01.2019 - 01.2020

Community home care worker

Dundee City Council
01.2018 - 12.2018

NVQ Level 1 - Health and Social Care

Collage Cambria
01.2018 - 01.2019
Oliwia Skwarek