SANDRA O'BRIEN
Poulton-le-Fylde,Lancashire
Summary
Compassionate Senior Carer enhancing patient care with focus on empathy and support. Implemented personalised care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction and well-being. Skilled in team leadership, fostering collaborative environment that drives quality care delivery.
Experienced in senior care with focus on providing compassionate, person-centred support. Capable of enhancing quality of life for individuals in care settings by utilising skills in active listening, problem-solving and empathy. Committed to maintaining dignity and promoting independence, fostering social connections and implementing personalised care plans.
Compassionate and dedicated with strong background in providing care and support to individuals in need, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills. Skilled in managing daily routines and fostering positive environment to enhance well-being of those under care. Eager to contribute to compassionate and supportive team in [Desired Position] role.
Compassionate Care Assistant with comprehensive background with elderly patients in care home settings. Provides exceptional care demonstrating dedication to safe nursing practices for continued patient trust. Maintains excellent levels of patient care through kindness and commitment to safe working practices.
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Skilled care provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior carer
Waterside care home
Bispham, Lancashire
2015.01 - 2025.12
- Developed personalised care plans by liaising with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.
- Upheld dignity and privacy of residents during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Administered medications accurately following doctor's orders.
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
- Dealt tactfully with sensitive situations around end-of-life care, offering emotional support to families as well as residents themselves.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Encouraged participation in social activities to foster sense of community amongst residents.
- Maintained detailed records of patients' health conditions and treatments.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residents' quarters, promoting a healthy environment.
- Improved morale by creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the facility.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Alleviated distress through active listening and empathy skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes.
- Prepared nutritious meals catering to various dietary needs, supporting good health among residents.
- Coordinated hospital appointments for timely medical attention when required.
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Managed emergencies promptly, minimising potential risks for residents' wellbeing.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
- Maintained a clean, hygienic living environment for clients.
- Ensured prescribed medications were safely stored and correctly administered to maintain patient health.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
- Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.
Senior carer
Davenham HallNursing home
Davenham, Cheshire
1987.03 - 2014.12
- Developed personalised care plans by liaising with healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare staff regarding resident's progress.
- Upheld dignity and privacy of residents during personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
- Demonstrated patience whilst dealing with challenging behaviours from dementia patients.
- Dealt tactfully with sensitive situations around end-of-life care, offering emotional support to families as well as residents themselves.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of health issues.
- Encouraged participation in social activities to foster sense of community amongst residents.
- Conducted regular checks at night, ensuring security for all occupants within the premises.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of residents' quarters, promoting a healthy environment.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly residents, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Alleviated distress through active listening and empathy skills.
- Assisted residents with daily activities for maintaining quality of life.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks including dressing, showering and toileting, maintaining respect and confidentiality throughout.
Education
GCSEs - Maths English Geography
Rudheath High school
Northwich Skills
- Falls prevention measures
- Diabetes care knowledge
- Cardio-Pulmonary resuscitation
- Building trust relationships
- Infection control practices
- Communicating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge of dementia care
- Comforting nature
- Dignity preservation
- Mobility assistance techniques
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Calm under pressure
- Palliative Care
- Dementia care
- Medication Administration
- Person-centred care planning
- Care staff mentorship
- Medication record management
- Person-centred care and support
- Person-Centred Approach
- Dementia assistance
- Patient washing and dressing
- Patient lifting techniques
- Care assistant supervision
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Wound dressing
- Medication handling
- Records maintenance
- Shift accountability
- Walking aid maintenance
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Infection prevention and control
- Activities of Daily Living
- End Of Life Care
- Infection prevention
I enjoy gardening. I enjoy travelling especially to Scotland, my partner has a motorbike.
Last year I did a competent crew course on a 44ft yatch this was do e with The Royal Yatch Association
Timeline
Senior carer
Waterside care home
2015.01 - 2025.12
Senior carer
Davenham HallNursing home
1987.03 - 2014.12
GCSEs - Maths English Geography
Rudheath High school