Rhoda Simpson
Newcastle upon Tyne,England
Summary
I am motivated and dedicated 3 year occupational therapy student from Northern Ireland, but now I live in Newcastle upon Tyne, England at Northumbria University and I am about to graduate this summer. I am looking for a graduation role so that I may apply my academic knowledge and practical skills within any professional context. I feel that I am eager to contribute positively to any client's well-being and quality of life through evidence-based interventions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Support Worker
Manor Health Care
Templepatrick, Northern Ireland
2020.04 - 2023.12
- I worked as a ‘Support Worker' in a residential home which is a part of Manor Health Care organization.
- This branch I worked in was called Broadacres which is a branch of Manor Health Care organization.
- Manor Health Care offers nursing care services, respite and daycare provisions to older adults and adults with learning disabilities.
- My roles and responsibilities include:
- Tending to clients' personal care including showering, dressing, hair, etc.
- Planned, prepared and served nutritious meals for our 4 clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Keeping a clean and sterile environment (including during the height of COVID-19).
- Tending to money management with clients' own money,
- Working in collaborative environments working in a large team where I have contributed effectively to the overall goals and outcomes.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
- Established and maintained working relationships with clients based on trust and non-judgement.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.
Health Care Assistant
Jayco Recruitment
Hebburn, England
2022.08 - 2023.09
- I have experience working as a Health Care Assistant within a 'bank contract'.
- Jayco Recruitment is an employment agency who employ a range of people under various sectors including Health and Social Care, Transport and Logistics, Commercial and Technical environments.
- Similar to when I was working as a Support Worker role my roles and responsibilities include:
- Working collaboratively in a large team to achieve our overall goals and outcomes in a client's care.
- Kept patient environments clean and neat following optimum hygiene standards.
- Positioned, lifted and transported patients with limited mobility, by applying safe handling techniques.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimized patient care.
- Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.
- Safely escorted patients during medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
Christmas Temp Sales Assistant
The Entertainer
Antrim, Northern Ireland
2019.11 - 2019.12
Education
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) (3 year course) - Allied Health
Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus (East)
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7TR 2021.09 -
Pearson Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - Healthcare
Northern Regional College
Ballymena, BT43 7BN 2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Antrim Grammar School
Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland 2014.09 - 2019.06
Personal Information
Hobbies: Running, Cycling, Reading, Exercising, Volunteering
Custom
- Primary School, Unknown, 2 weeks
- Nursing Home, Unknown, 2 weeks
Affiliations
- Going to the gym
- Going to Pole Dance class
- Currently doing a basic course in British Sign Language
- Volunteering in different projects for e.g my IPE internship
Certification
ZSA suicide awareness training - date completed 12 March 2024. (Zero Suicide Alliance).
Have completed annual e-learning training courses on the NHS Learning Hub as required by the University so I can provide safe and effective care whilst on practice placements. Courses included Equality Diversity and Human Rights, Infection Prevention Control, Moving and Handling, Resuscitation, Safeguarding Adults, Safeguarding Children etc.
Languages
English
Native
British Sign Language
Beginner
Accomplishments
Attended the 'Celebration of Education' which was an event that hosted a range of talks which helped us to encourage us to question our roles as educators and staff members to think more deeply about the purpose of education. The day's main theme was 'the power of conversations and sharing best practices'. The talk I helped contribute to and host was called 'A roadmap to success - embedding interprofessional learning in the university curriculum and HLS faculty to promote experiential learning and collaborative practice'.
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Jayco Recruitment
2022.08 - 2023.09
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons) (3 year course) - Allied Health
Northumbria University, Coach Lane Campus (East)
2021.09 -
Support Worker
Manor Health Care
2020.04 - 2023.12
Christmas Temp Sales Assistant
The Entertainer
2019.11 - 2019.12
Pearson Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - Healthcare
Northern Regional College
2019.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs -
Antrim Grammar School
2014.09 - 2019.06