Sadie Godden
Bournemouth,Dorset
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with extensive experience in care management, disability support, and personal care. Demonstrates strong organisational and time-keeping skills, effective communication abilities, and a deep understanding of professional boundaries. Proficient in behaviour modification techniques, infection control knowledge, and risk assessment application. Adept at client assessment, care planning, and medication administration. Committed to providing high-quality support to vulnerable clients while maintaining a positive attitude and resilience in difficult situations. Career goal: To continue enhancing the quality of life for individuals through compassionate and skilled care services.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead disability support worker
Diverse Abilities
Christchurch and Poole Council, Bournemouth
10.2016 - Current
- Followed seizure protocols and administered emergency medication when required.
- Signing in and out of medications to the day centre.
- Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
- Administered medication and feeds via gastrostomy and jejunostomy.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Followed physiotherapy and hydrotherapy plans.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas.
- Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with nursing team.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
- Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Encouraged open communication, fostering a positive work culture.
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Supported team to overcome new challenges by forecasting knowledge and skills gaps.
- Maintained continued safe supply of medication in line with best practices.
- Administered prescribed medication, improving health status of children in care.
- Improved medication safety by accurately dispensing prescriptions.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure consistent health management.
- Ensured medication was taken correctly to maintain optimal health conditions.
- Ensured all MAR charts were up to date.
- Assisted in moving and handling procedures for preventing injury or discomfort to residents whilst hoisting.
- Used moving and handling skills to facilitate safe transfers on mobility-impaired service users while promoting dignity and independence.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Monitored health conditions, ensuring appropriate medical attention when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated care services.
- Improved quality of life with tailored care plans, focused on individual needs.
- Facilitated communication, fostering stronger relationships between clients and their families.
- Ensured safety standards were met by conducting regular risk assessments in the home environment..
- Supported the implementation of behaviour management plans, promoting positive behaviours amongst clients.
Apprentice for NVQ2 qualification
The Industry Hair salon
Poole
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete projects on schedule.
- Fulfilled administrative tasks reliably, supporting smooth office operations.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail whilst carrying out complex assignments.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures, promoting a professional work atmosphere.
- Utilised technical knowledge for problem-solving during challenging situations.
- Engaged productively in teamwork activities; fostered stronger relationships among colleagues.
- Worked diligently to meet customer needs, resulting in increased satisfaction levels.
- Achieved deadline compliance with meticulous time management.
- Assisted senior staff members for better project execution.
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
- Observed safety protocols consistently, ensuring a risk-free workplace.
- Handled customer queries efficiently; ensured positive client relations.
- Took initiative in learning new techniques, leading to improved performance.
- Developed practical skills for enhanced productivity through hands-on training.
- Commended for punctuality and consistent regular attendance which contributed to the team's morale.
- Undertook additional responsibilities willingly, displaying commitment towards job role.
- Maintained clean and safe working environment, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained strong work ethic, displaying enthusiasm for industry and career growth.
- Executed assigned duties with attention to detail and accuracy.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - level 3 diploma in residential childcare
City & Guilds
Southampton 06/2017 - 06/2018
Skills
- Organisational and time keeping
- First aid trained
- Resilience in difficult situations
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Care management - Disability support
- Safeguarding policies
- Care plans
- Record keeping accuracy
- Team Leadership
- Medication administration
- MAR charts
Affiliations
- Heath and Fitness
- Exercise, staying active
- Nutrition
- Enjoying being outdoors doing fun activities like cycling or going on long walks with my family (husband and three daughters)
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lead disability support worker
Diverse Abilities
10.2016 - Current
Apprentice for NVQ2 qualification
The Industry Hair salon
01.2006 - 01.2009
Diploma of Higher Education - level 3 diploma in residential childcare
City & Guilds
06/2017 - 06/2018
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