Rune Garratt
Reigate,Surrey
Summary
- Compassionate Key Worker with knack for building trust and fostering positive relationships. Skilled in providing personalised support and improving well-being through tailored care plans. Recognised for enhancing client satisfaction and contributing to supportive team environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Self employed group facilitator of music and art.
RNIB, Mencap, local councils, charities.
Nottingham/Derby, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire.
03.2000 - 04.2005
- Synthesised participant feedback for continuous improvement of sessions.
- Fostered inclusive atmosphere with proactive engagement strategies.
- Monitored group dynamics with keen observation skills.
- Implemented innovative ice-breakers for effective team building.
- Collaborated closely with co-facilitators for seamless event progression.j
- Adapted facilitation style to suit varying audience needs.
- Managed conflict within groups, ensuring smooth operation.
- Navigated sensitive topics with tact and discretion, maintaining a respectful dialogue space.
- Coordinated logistics for successful workshops and events.
- Encouraged constructive feedback, improving team performance.
- Developed workshop materials to enhance participant understanding.
- Maintained orderly environment by establishing clear rules and expectations.
- Promoted active learning through dynamic facilitation techniques.
- Crafted engaging content for memorable learning experiences.
- Facilitated group discussions for effective communication.
- Planned sessions following programme requirements and determined ways to deliver sessions to meet participant needs.
- Adopted flexible approach in response to unforeseen challenges.
- Facilitated group and one-to-one teachings with targeted curriculum programmes.
- Implemented safe use and storage of educational equipment.
Coordinated care/support/key worker.
Framework Housing association.
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
03.1999 - 04.2004
- Maintained a safe environment for vulnerable individuals by enforcing health and safety regulations.
- Offered personal care to elderly patients, promoting their dignity and respect.
- Promoted positive behaviour amongst service users through effective role modelling techniques.
- Received recognition from management for consistently providing empathetic care to all residents.
- Recorded accurate patient information in line with data protection guidelines for efficient record keeping.
- Ensured vital medical supplies were always available by regularly auditing inventory.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between staff members, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Delivered high standards of care by adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
Care/support worker for the disabled elderly.
Milstead Care
Reigate, Surrey
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Monitored changes in behaviour or health status to alert medical professionals promptly.
- Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Attended to basic medical needs, ensuring prompt professional attention when required.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and well-being.
- Managed anxiety or agitation in patients through calming techniques and strategies.
- Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
- Supported mobility-impaired patients, fostering independence while ensuring safety.
- Conducted regular checks throughout night shifts ensuring the safety of residents.
- Addressed dietary needs by preparing nutritionally balanced meals.
- Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.
- Provided emotional support for distressed individuals to foster calm environments.
- Aided in physical therapy exercises to accelerate recovery processes.
- Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
- Assisted with housekeeping tasks, creating a tidy environment conducive to healing.
- Promoted a positive attitude among co-workers fostering an agreeable work atmosphere.
Special needs assistant
Brooklands school
Reigate, Surrey
03.1996 - 07.1997
- Supported children with physical disabilities during lunchtimes and breaks, promoting social inclusion amongst peers.
- Fostered a positive learning environment to support emotional and mental wellbeing of students.
- Administered medication under supervision as needed, ensuring student health and safety at all times.
- Assisted speech therapists during sessions, contributing towards marked progress in communication skills among students.
- Encouraged group work amongst students which fostered better team-building skills.
- Carried out daily living tasks for increased independence among students.
- Facilitated art therapy sessions for emotional expression and exploration.
- Enhanced learning opportunities by creating sensory activities for students with special needs.
- Assisted in the development of social skills, improvement noted in overall behaviour.
- Liaised closely with parents and carers, establishing stronger home-school relationships.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively, resulting in a calmer, more conducive atmosphere for learning.
- Provided one-to-one support to autistic children which improved their engagement in class activities.
Education
BA(Hons) - Art therapies
University of Derby
Derby 09/1998 - 06/2001
BTEC 1st diploma - Art and Design
Reigate college of Art and Design. East Surrey College.
Reigate/ U.K. 09/1993 - 06/1994
BTEC Foundation - Art and design.
Reigate college of art and design, East Surrey college
Reigate/U.K. 09/1994 - 06/1995
Skills
- Hands-On care experience
- Security protocol understanding
- Risk assessment processing
- Calmness under pressure
- Confidentiality practice
- Empathy development
- Special needs care experience
- Patient care expertise
- Medication Administration
- Addiction recovery
- Skills building
- Health and social care
- Wellbeing support
- Catering experience
Timeline
Self employed group facilitator of music and art.
RNIB, Mencap, local councils, charities.
03.2000 - 04.2005
Coordinated care/support/key worker.
Framework Housing association.
03.1999 - 04.2004
Care/support worker for the disabled elderly.
Milstead Care
01.1997 - 01.1998
Special needs assistant
Brooklands school
03.1996 - 07.1997
BA(Hons) - Art therapies
University of Derby
09/1998 - 06/2001
BTEC 1st diploma - Art and Design
Reigate college of Art and Design. East Surrey College.
09/1993 - 06/1994
BTEC Foundation - Art and design.
Reigate college of art and design, East Surrey college
09/1994 - 06/1995