Reliable and loyal Dementia and mental wellbeing enabler with 11 years of experience. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things.
Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience. Motivated to achieve outstanding success through prompt communication and helpful approach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enabler
ExtraCare Charitable Trust -Sunley Court
Kettering, Northants
10.2013 - Current
Provided one to one support to people living with dementia and common mental health conditions.
Develop empathic relationships with residents, their relatives, internal and external professionals.
Learn about resident’s unique experience of their condition, develop interventions that alleviate distress and where needed assist residents to access external dementia and mental health services.
Provide listening and solution focussed support to residents and identify when there is risks to wellbeing, and ensure that referrals are made to the appropriate services,
Provide specific, therapeutically driven, activities and groups that directly address measurable psychosocial needs of residents living with dementia, transient and long-term mental health conditions.
Working closely with multidisciplinary team and contribute to care plans, risk assessments, mental capacity assessments and best interest meetings.
Manage and prioritise caseloads. Keeping accurate records of resident interactions.
Promote an inclusive environment by means of awareness sessions on equality, bereavement, dementia, mental health, lasting power of attorney and advanced care planing.
Have awareness of personal and professional limitations and identify when to escalate cases for clinical input.
Enhancing self awareness though feedback and use of supervision
Relief Care Support Worker
Extracare Charitable Trust - Sunley Court
Kettering, Northants
04.2011 - 10.2013
Supported mobility-impaired residents , fostering independence while ensuring safety.
Addressed dietary needs by preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
Facilitated social activities for improved mental stimulation and engagement.
Ensured medication administration as per schedules, adhering strictly to guidelines and instructions from healthcare professionals.
Delivered high-quality care by closely following person centred care plans.
Assisted with housekeeping tasks, creating a tidy environment conducive to healing.
Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising residents dignity, privacy and independence.
Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
Determined ongoing residents safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.