Racquel Solway
Dymchurch Road, New Romney,Kent
Summary
Offering strong interpersonal skills and compassionate nature, combined with experience in patient care and support. Knowledgeable about working in healthcare settings, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring patient comfort. Ready to use and develop communication, empathy, and teamwork skills in Team Leader role.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapy assistant
Stroke and Neuro Rehab Therapy Unit, East Kent Hospitals University Trust
Canterbury , Kent
09.2021 - Current
- Aided in wheelchair assessments and fittings to ensure comfort and optimum mobility.
- Executing the exercises and assessment plan for the patient being plan by both Phsyitherapist and Occupational Therapist.
- Demonstrated exercises to patients and their families for better understanding of rehabilitation process.
- Giving feedback/ reports to the MDT and Physio/ Occupational Therapy Team member for patients on going rehab treatment, mental health and well being
- Making sure that we follow the rules and regulations provided by the Trust and provide the at most care for our patient
Health care assistant
Early Pregnancy and Gynecology Dept. East Kent Hospitals University Trust, William Harvey Hospital
Ashford, Kent
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Escorted patients for tests or procedures within the hospital premises whilst ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Giving assistance to our Docs and Nurses in giving advices on well being provided.
Care support worker
Broadmeadows Residential Care and Dementia Unit
Folkestone, Kent
12.2016 - 08.2020
- Assisting with personal care if needed by residents, assisting with daily activities if needed and conducting regular checks throughout Day shifts ensuring the safety of residents.
- Documenting and monitoring daily activities and ensuring to report any changes of well being and health of the residents
- Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
- Continuing the activities or exercises that being prescribed by the Physiotherapist for the recovery of our stroke patients.
- Securing and attend the needs of our dementia residents.
Senior team leader
Alma Lodge Residential Care Home
Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
08.2013 - 08.2016
- As Senior Team Leader, I attend meetings with the manager and owner on how to improve our work force people( team buildings, trainings and the support system if needed).
- Auditing, checking and administering Medication to our residents.
- Supervising our work force team and helping them how to achieve their goals and if needed a support.
- Making sure that our residence are given the utmost care and assistance that they needed, specially as we are a challenge behaviour and learning disabled care home.
Carer worker
Little Oyster Residential Care Home
Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
11.2011 - 07.2013
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients, promoting healthier eating habits.
- Attended regular training sessions, continually updating knowledge on health conditions common amongst elderly population.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients by engaging them in conversation and recreational activities.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Care Certificate
East Kent Hospitals University
Ashford07.2021
NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics and English
Edexcel
EnglandBachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Our Lady of Fatima University
Quezon City08.2003
Skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Mental health training
- Therapeutic exercise planning
- Palliative care experience
- Therapy session documentation
- Therapeutic rapport building
- Rehabilitation support
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Compassionate care
- Manual handling certification
- Physiotherapy assistance
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Dementia care expertise
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Person-centred care plans
Timeline
Therapy assistant
Stroke and Neuro Rehab Therapy Unit, East Kent Hospitals University Trust
09.2021 - Current
Health care assistant
Early Pregnancy and Gynecology Dept. East Kent Hospitals University Trust, William Harvey Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Care support worker
Broadmeadows Residential Care and Dementia Unit
12.2016 - 08.2020
Senior team leader
Alma Lodge Residential Care Home
08.2013 - 08.2016
Carer worker
Little Oyster Residential Care Home
11.2011 - 07.2013
NVQ Level 2 - Care Certificate
East Kent Hospitals University
NVQ Level 2 - Mathematics and English
Edexcel
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Our Lady of Fatima University
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