REBECCA SMITH
Stevenage,Herefordshire
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, palliative care, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. Proficient in implementing safety procedures, infection control measures, and emergency response protocols to ensure optimal well-being. Skilled in dementia care, disability support, and autism spectrum disorder assistance, complemented by strong competencies in personal hygiene assistance and domiciliary care. Adept at recognising signs of abuse and managing challenging behaviours with resilience and attentiveness. Committed to upholding dignity and respect while delivering compassionate support tailored to individual needs.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Casual care worker
Quantum Care
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2022.09 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals, ensured comprehensive patient care.
- Facilitated social activities for the elderly, reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness among them.
- Established strong rapport with patients through effective communication skills resulting in an atmosphere of trust and respect.
- Monitored vital signs regularly; maintained accurate records for doctor's reference during appointments.
Care assistant
Sue Ryder/Brainkind Neurological Care Centre
St Paul's Walden, Stagenhoe Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2022.02 - Current
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.
- Facilitated smooth communication between patients and medical staff, fostering understanding and trust.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
Support worker
Heritage Care
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2021.05 - 2022.03
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
Health care assistant
Care UK
Knebworth, Hertfordshire
2019.04 - 2021.12
- Monitored vital signs of residents with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for a safe environment for both staff and residents alike.
- Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound residents, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
- Assisted in physical therapy sessions with residents to promote mobility improvement.
- Delivered high-quality resident service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
Care support worker
NHS Professionals
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2019.03 - 2021.01
- Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patients' comfort and well-being.
- Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
- Monitored changes in behaviour or health status to alert medical professionals promptly.
- Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
- Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring the safety of patients.
Support worker
Safe Haven Herts & Beds Ltd
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2018.12 - 2019.10
- Maintained detailed records of service user's behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of service user.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Contributed feedback on client's progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved service user well-being.
Domestic cleaner
Self Employed
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
2016.04 - 2018.11
- Delivered timely completion of assigned tasks ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
- Utilised eco-friendly cleaning products to minimise environmental impact.
- Upheld highest standards in cleaning procedure adherence, resulting in consistently positive feedback from clients.
- Provided excellent customer service through clear communication with clients regarding their specific needs.
- Thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and deodorised bathroom areas.
Fashion designer
Self Employed
Hatfield, Hertfordshire
2000.10 - 2010.06
- Regularly updated knowledge of industry trends, stayed ahead of competitors.
- Drafted comprehensive sketches for visualising proposed designs before execution.
- Generated new design ideas to maintain freshness in collections.
Education
A-Levels - Visual Arts
St Mary senior High School
Accra Ghana 1995.09 - 1998.06
GCSEs - General Subjects
St Martin Deporess
Accra Ghana 1991.09 - 1994.07
Skills
- Vulnerable adult abuse recognition
- Home visit competency
- Safety procedures implementation
- Dignity respect
- Palliative care knowledge
- Palliative care experience
- Blood pressure measurement
- Resilience in stressful situations
- Elderly supportiveness
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Basic life support
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Dementia care
- Disability Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorder support
- Waking night service
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Temperature and respiration monitoring
- Infection Control
- Domiciliary care
- First aid and CPR
- Emergency response training
- Behaviour management
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
- Attentive listening
- Mental health awareness
Timeline
Casual care worker
Quantum Care
2022.09 - Current
Care assistant
Sue Ryder/Brainkind Neurological Care Centre
2022.02 - Current
Support worker
Heritage Care
2021.05 - 2022.03
Health care assistant
Care UK
2019.04 - 2021.12
Care support worker
NHS Professionals
2019.03 - 2021.01
Support worker
Safe Haven Herts & Beds Ltd
2018.12 - 2019.10
Domestic cleaner
Self Employed
2016.04 - 2018.11
Fashion designer
Self Employed
2000.10 - 2010.06
A-Levels - Visual Arts
St Mary senior High School
1995.09 - 1998.06
GCSEs - General Subjects
St Martin Deporess
1991.09 - 1994.07