Sally Darko
Northampton ,Northamptonshire
Summary
Compassionate Support Care Worker developing excellent relationships for optimum support. Enhancing physical and mental wellbeing through considered approaches. Excellent time management and self-motivation to work to deadline. High-energy student eager to contribute empathy and companionship to client relationships. Caring and communicative with excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills. Enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion, accessible support. Strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. History of achieving positive results in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support Care Worker
Oakleaf Care
Northampton, Northamptonshire
07.2017 - Current
- Improved physical and mental wellbeing of service users through patient-centred care planning.
- Worked closely with activity coordinators to communicate changing patient needs, optimising continued care and support.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Followed strict safeguarding regulations to ensure safe, secure handling of service users.
Support Worker
Avery Healthcare
Northampton, Northamptonshire
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Ensured consistent quality improvement by developing improved personal care services, optimising service user satisfaction.
Care Assistant
Elite Care
Northampton, Northamptonshire
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Optimised patient satisfaction through compassionate, considered care and communication.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
- Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Prepared healthy meals with additional mealtime planning, feeding and support.
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
Sanctuary Care
London, City of London
07.2008 - 05.2016
- Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.
- Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
- Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
- Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
- Provided patients with opportunities for social activities, maintaining well-rounded care offerings and enhancing mental wellbeing.
- Performed end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
- Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
Support Worker
Brown Cross Agency
London, City of London
06.2007 - 07.2008
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives.
- 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.
Education
GCSEs -
Akim Swedru
Western,Ghana 09.1983 - 07.1988
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Tottenham College
London 05.2010 - 05.2011
NVQ Level 1 - Functional Skills
The college of Haringey, Enfield & North East Lond
London 08.2013 - 08.2014
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Self-motivated
- Exceptional communicator
- Elderly care expertise
- Elderly care
- Disability support
- Medication administration
Timeline
Support Care Worker
Oakleaf Care
07.2017 - Current
Support Worker
Avery Healthcare
11.2016 - 06.2017
Care Assistant
Elite Care
06.2016 - 04.2017
NVQ Level 1 - Functional Skills
The college of Haringey, Enfield & North East Lond
08.2013 - 08.2014
NVQ Level 3 - Health and Social Care
Tottenham College
05.2010 - 05.2011
Support Worker (Older Adults in Care)
Sanctuary Care
07.2008 - 05.2016
Support Worker
Brown Cross Agency
06.2007 - 07.2008
GCSEs -
Akim Swedru
09.1983 - 07.1988
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