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Rebekah Daly

Summary

Currently working for LOD specialist care for acquired brain injury . Working with a 36 year old lady to support 16 hours a week to access the community in various areas ,

Prior to this role working as a TA for a primary school with a specialist centre for the deaf assisting with learning and development for children who are deaf and who have special educational needs and complex medical needs using skills as a level 2 BSL

working 5 days a week employed with the school one day a week and also working with a 14 year old with complex medical need 2-3 evenings a week .

have been working with adults and children with acquired brain injury . Trained in tracheostomy/ gastrostomy care and feeding and administering medication via peg . experience in using ventilator/ suctioning / oxygen ./ c pap Currently hold an level 2 BSL qualification And using in a school setting one day a week .

Qualified Health Care Assistant with over 20years experience in a hospital/ nursing homes/ private homes.Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Looking for a position in a clinical setting. Skilled qualified Health Care Assistant with a good knowledge and understanding of developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Motivated HCA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritisation skills. Level headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Qualified Health Care Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Seeking a long-term care position. Compassionate qualified Health Care Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

/ complex care / buddy / nanny

Mr and Mrs Lewis
Oxted , Surrey
2023.06 - Current
  • Assisted children with homework and school assignments, offering advice and guidance to build learner confidence.
  • Safely transported children from school, events and activities, maintaining adherence to schedules to establish reliability and trust.
  • Established effective after-school routine by preparing meals in advance, maximising time for play and homework.
  • Administered medicine following parents' directions, and cared for children in case of illness or injury.
  • Supervised children's play at home and in external settings, ensuring their physical safety at all times.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
  • Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
  • Actively contributed to personalised support planning, presenting new opportunities to achieve maximum choice and control in service users' lives.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Monitored patient symptoms and progress to boost health outcomes.
  • Offered clinical support from wound care to medication administration.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
  • Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
  • Worked in close partnership with families, friends and carers to improve care plan effectiveness.
  • Built meaningful rapport with service users with range of conditions.
  • Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.

Complex Medical Assistant / Support Worker

Mum
Banstead , Surrey
2020.03 - 2024.05

working along with a little 8 year old girl who has sustained numerous medical issues due to Brain tumour and medical procedures that ensued from treatment.

I currently work nights with the family and one day a week in school . Nights involve hourly observations oxygen when needed and monitoring the ventilator that she is on. Young girl has a tracheotomy and Gastrosomy which I am trained in. Night involved giving medication via peg / changing/ repositioning and getting ready for school in the morning and giving breakfast and water flushes through the peg . The day consists toiketing and feeding and being on hand to help with secrestiin/ suctioning/ tracheostomy care. Young girl is deaf and is currently in a main stream school which has a deaf unit where I am also learning BSL with her .I have qualified in level 1 BSL and currently doing level 2

  • Worked closely with mum to establish and deliver girls needs.
  • Regularly updated
  • Clinical skills and abilities through girls training programmes.
  • Ensured working areas were spotlessly clean and tidy in line with girls regulations for optimal patient wellbeing.
  • Worked closely with girls and family to ensure consistent communication across girls for continued best care practices.
  • Accurately and efficiently administered girls medication in line with stringent regulations.
  • Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviours to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Maintained a patient-centred approach through continued compassionate care and adherence to best medical practices.
  • Monitored vital signs during treatments and adapted plans on-the-fly, maintaining patient comfort.
  • Delivered to the highest personal and professional GMC standards, making individual patient care the priority.
  • Consulted with patients about special needs, cares and concerns throughout treatments.

Brain Injury Support / Care Worker

Independent living solutions
Farnham , Surrey
2019.08 - 2021.02

Working in a family setting looking after a charming 8 year old boy suffering from cerebral palsy due to brain injury. Working 2 nights a week (13 hour shifts ) which involves settling and repositioning during the night and getting up washed and dressed for the school run in the morning and assisting mum on the school run .

  • Charted daily information such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily inputs and outputs.
  • Performed as subject matter expert for case management processes.
  • Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards at all times.
  • Communication with parents to discuss care and plan of action for future.
  • Access level of pain and discussing with parents.
  • Keeping detailed care records.
  • Communicating with the rest of the care team
  • Daily tasks washing/ dressing/ application of splints for school .
  • Assisting with feeding / drinking ,
  • Collaborated with families to implement recovery programmes and coping techniques, assisting progress towards goals.
  • Provided physical and emotional support to service users, aiding improvements to circumstances.
  • Used compassion, empathy and respect to build trusting relationships with service users and family members.
  • Detailed programme operations and participant activities with comprehensive record-keeping.
  • Collaborated on programme operations with, including offering feedback from participants and improvement recommendations.

Brain Injury Support / Care Assistant

Mr C and Mrs S through ILS
Warlingham, Surrey
2019.01 - 2020.07
  • 69 year old paraplegic due to brain injury 12 years ago, living at home and needing 24 hour complex care. Tasks i have performed in addtion to those listed below are :
  • PEG feeding, C Pap, Oxygen,
  • I have worked days and nights with C and worked within the famiy home working closely with the family and their wishes and with a small team of round the clock carers.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Assisted with patient transfer.
  • Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other requested measurements.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Performed procedures and used equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including taking blood, removing catheters and EKGs.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and treatment rooms.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and cars.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, and psycho, social and spiritual wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Registered and in good standing with health care assistant agency.
  • Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterisation and bladder irrigations.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Health care Assistant

Oakhurst court nursing home Dementia care
godstone, surrey
2018.03 - 2019.07
  • Assisted patients with walking and using crutches.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, and psycho, social and spiritual wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and treatment rooms.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Helped residents with programming goals and increasing their independence.
  • Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other requested measurements.
  • Assisted with patient transfer.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and cars.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Registered and in good standing with health care assistant agency.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Health care assistant /support worker

Brittania home care
Horley
2011.01 - 2014.01
    Worked as a home carer in andcaround refhill and reigate area.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and cars.
  • Cooked appetising and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted with patient transfer.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with walking and using crutches.
  • Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Registered and in good standing with health care assistant agency.

Healthcare assistant

Surrey and sussex healthcare
East surrey hospital
2006.01 - 2011.01
    Working as a bank healthcare assistant in east surrey hispital , caterham dene hospital and crawley hospital. worked on mainly orthopedic / ekderly care and speciak care baby unit 
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
  • Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Monitored expiry dates of medical supplies and medications.

Health care assistant

British nursing association
Croydon branch
2000.01 - 2006.01
    Worked in nursing homesand hospitals theough the agency.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Changed sterile dressings.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative care.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and cars.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Maintained sanitary residents' and treatment rooms.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Assisted patients with walking and using crutches.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Monitored expiry dates of medical supplies and medications.

Education

Secondary Education Exam - undefined

Nvq 2 in care
Croydon college
2001

Skills

  • Trustworthy companion
  • Experienced adult and child acquired Brain injury
  • Tracheostomy trained
  • Gastrostomy/peg feeding and administering medication via peg
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Experienced in ventilator/ oxygen administration
  • Level 2 BSL qualification
  • Compassionate
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Dedicated hospice care provider
  • PEG feeding
  • Cpap
  • Oxygen, mask and nasal specs
  • CPR/first aid trained
  • Patient-focused care
  • Adept at prioritising/managing deadlines
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Hospice and palliative care experience
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Feeding assistance aptness
  • Patient/family focused
  • Neurology awareness
  • Medical support

Certification

  • First aid certification
  • Qualified health care assistant
  • Diploma in reflexoligy with the school of natural heakth sciences 2015 Rebekah stanley S.N.H.S dip
  • Challenging Behaviour Certificate.
  • Current DBS, registered on the system.

Timeline

/ complex care / buddy / nanny

Mr and Mrs Lewis
2023.06 - Current

Complex Medical Assistant / Support Worker

Mum
2020.03 - 2024.05

Brain Injury Support / Care Worker

Independent living solutions
2019.08 - 2021.02

Brain Injury Support / Care Assistant

Mr C and Mrs S through ILS
2019.01 - 2020.07

Health care Assistant

Oakhurst court nursing home Dementia care
2018.03 - 2019.07

Health care assistant /support worker

Brittania home care
2011.01 - 2014.01

Healthcare assistant

Surrey and sussex healthcare
2006.01 - 2011.01

Health care assistant

British nursing association
2000.01 - 2006.01

Secondary Education Exam - undefined

Nvq 2 in care
Rebekah Daly