Rachel Tallamy
Swansea,West Glamorgan
Summary
Dedicated Support Worker specialising in behaviour management and emotional support. Trained in de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and security while facilitating community integration. Experienced in providing practical assistance and emotional support to individuals with diverse needs, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
Overview
1
1
Language
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Cartrefi Cymru
Swansea
2021.07 - Current
- Provided personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integrating into local community.
- Communicated effectively with clients' families, providing updates and advice to support them in their caring roles.
- Tracked and documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents.
- Developed trusting relationships with service users and advocated on their behalf.
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client wellbeing.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, staying informed about best practices in care.
Support Worker
Padda care
Swansea
2017.08 - 2018.03
- Provided personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Monitored client health and well-being, responding to emergencies and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure timely support.
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client well-being.
- Managed challenging behaviour through de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement, ensuring a safe environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering connections that alleviated clients' feelings of isolation.
- Documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development, and incidents to inform tailored care plans.
Domiciliary Support Worker
Seren Support services
Neath
2016.05 - 2017.07
- Provided personalised care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Administered medication accurately and safely, following strict healthcare protocols to maintain client well-being.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering connections that alleviated feelings of isolation for those we supported.
- Built trusting relationships with individuals, advocating effectively to ensure their needs and preferences were communicated.
- Supported individuals in managing their finances and budgeting, increasing their financial independence and security.
- Created detailed reports documenting individuals' progress, facilitating tailored support and care planning.
Education
GCSEs -
Cwmtawe Comprehensive School
Swansea, SWA2006-01
Skills
- Medication administration
- Record-keeping
- Personal care
- Behaviour management
- Crisis management
- De-escalation strategies
- Community integration
- Client management
- Advocacy
- Budget management
- Training facilitation
- Trust-building
- Emotional assistance
- reliable and trustworthy
Languages
Welsh
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Support Worker
Cartrefi Cymru
2021.07 - Current
Support Worker
Padda care
2017.08 - 2018.03
Domiciliary Support Worker
Seren Support services
2016.05 - 2017.07
GCSEs -
Cwmtawe Comprehensive School