Sara Saliwonczyk
Towcester,Northamptonshire
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Support Worker with over 30 years in the NHS, providing tailored one-to-one support to enhance client well-being. Teaches life skills to promote independence and delivers emotional support to ensure fulfilling lives. Monitors health, communicates changes to medical staff, and fosters a safe environment. Adapts to diverse patient needs through proactive engagement and crisis resolution.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Support Worker
NHFT
Northamptonshire
03.2015 - Current
- Helped patients live independent and fulfilling lives by teaching life skills, offering emotional support and encouraging individuals to use their abilities.
- Improved patient well-being by conducting therapy sessions, offering emotional support and resolving concerns.
- Delivered one-to-one support, tailoring approaches to meet the unique needs of each client effectively.
- De-escalated violent, aggressive and threatening behaviour.
- Promoted safe, happy and relaxed environments, encouraging patients to feel comfortable.
- Monitored clients' physical health, recognising the interconnection between physical and mental well-being.
- Closely observed and documented patient behaviour, promptly reporting slight changes to medical staff.
- Maintained detailed records of client interactions, progress, and any incidents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
- Kept medical, personal and treatment documentation safely stored on care management systems for confidential, accurate records.
- Supported clients in understanding and accessing community resources, increasing their independence and social integration.
Nursery Nurse
St Crispins
01.1993 - 01.2005
Education
O Levels
Sponne School
Towcester, NTH01-1972
Skills
- Mental health assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Medication administration
- Phlebotomy and lab requests
- Documentation management
- Client management
- Patient interaction
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
NHFT
03.2015 - Current
Nursery Nurse
St Crispins
01.1993 - 01.2005
O Levels
Sponne School