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Rufina Mary Herowych

Swindon,Wiltshire

Summary

Compassionate Senior Support Worker with extensive experience providing first-class personalized care. Leading by example to develop high-performing teams, striving for continued quality standards in health, hygiene and dignity.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Support Worker

Dynamic Care
Swindon, Wiltshire
06.2018 - Current
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.

Support Manager

Mencamp
Swindon, Wiltshire
04.2010 - 06.2018

Support Worker

DGH Service
Swindon, Wiltshire
10.2009 - 04.2010

Support Worker

Choice
Swindon, Wiltshire
04.2004 - 08.2008

Support Worker

DGH Service Agency
Swindon, Wiltshire
10.2002 - 04.2004

Cosmetic Consultant

Clicks South Africa
Cape Town
06.1990 - 06.2002
  • Improved sales performance of cosmetic products, performing product demonstrations to communicate benefits.
  • Effectively promoted brand loyalty and guest service programmes, boosting client retention rate.
  • Continuously updated knowledge through regular training to offer best-possible customer care.

Education

Bulawayo Technical College
Zimbabwe
/1982 - /1985

Auxiliary Nursing -

Mpilo Hospital
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
01.1979 - 12.1981

GCSEs -

Serima Mission Secondary School
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
01.1976 - 12.1979

Skills

  • Person-centred care
  • Challenging behaviour management
  • Staff supervision
  • Care planning
  • Personal care support
  • Record management
  • Care team coordination
  • Practical decision making
  • Disability assistance

Languages

English
Beginner

Timeline

Senior Support Worker

Dynamic Care
06.2018 - Current

Support Manager

Mencamp
04.2010 - 06.2018

Support Worker

DGH Service
10.2009 - 04.2010

Support Worker

Choice
04.2004 - 08.2008

Support Worker

DGH Service Agency
10.2002 - 04.2004

Cosmetic Consultant

Clicks South Africa
06.1990 - 06.2002

Auxiliary Nursing -

Mpilo Hospital
01.1979 - 12.1981

GCSEs -

Serima Mission Secondary School
01.1976 - 12.1979

Bulawayo Technical College
/1982 - /1985
Rufina Mary Herowych