Sharon Kavanagh

Work history

Volunteer teaching assistant

Wixams Tree Primary School

Wixams, Bedford

06.2023 - Current

Support class reading in groups of 5
Support with school activities when required.

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Wixams Tree Primary School

Wixams, Bedford

09.2022 - 03.2023

Distributed learning materials, textbooks and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
Maintained sensitivity towards students with additional needs, continually improving their development and confidence.
Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
Prepared engaging, effective learning materials to boost stimulation and encourage further academic interest.
Maintained clean work place standards to comply with school guidelines and procedures.
Arranged recreational spaces and equipment to encourage physical activity.
Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.

Teaching assistant in secondary schools

Kempston Challenger Academy

Bedford, Bedford

09.2021 - 09.2022

Extended assistance to students with learning disabilities or English as second language.
Prevented student misbehaviour through constant classroom monitoring and prompt interventions.
Provided supervision to guarantee safety of students during group activities, events and school trips.
Planned and coordinated parent-teacher nights to establish rapport.
Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
Set-up equipment and gathered teaching materials to prepare for lessons.
Maximised student learning time by providing smooth transitioning support between lessons.
Delivered well-structured one-on-one support sessions to students with learning difficulties to improve test scores.
Identified learning gaps and issues and provided solutions to address needs.
Invigilated tests and exams with excellent planning and procedural knowledge.
Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
Oversaw safety of children, promoting and safeguarding welfare in and outside the classroom.
Determined achievement of learning goals, providing detailed and regular feedback to teachers on student progress.

Service Support Worker

British Red Cross

Bedford, Bedford

11.2018 - 12.2020

Supporting vulnerable clients, families and carers in crisis throughout the covid pandemic.
Supporting front-line services - for example A&E Carrying out assessments to identify current need and work with clients to achieve their goals.
Working with other professionals in sign posting clients and families to the right support and services in a timely and safe manner.
Support food banks for families in crisis. Identifying safeguarding concerns and reporting concerns in line with BRC policy and liaise with safeguarding teams.
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.
Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
Empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities such as shopping and creative activities.
Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.

Hospital discharge social worker

Bedford Borough Council

Bedford, Bedford

11.2018 - 12.2020

Support adults with complex hospital discharges from Hospital settings.
Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns through targeted assessments.
Designed comprehensive support packages tailored to meet needs of individual service users.
Contributed to work of multidisciplinary teams, using in-depth understanding of policies and procedures.
Safeguarding and protection.
Equal opportunities.
Record keeping.
Confidentiality.
First aid.
Concerns/whistleblowing in health and social care.
Liaised with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
Maintained accurate, up-to-date and confidential files in line with reporting standards.
Advocated on behalf of service users to protect their best interests.
Prioritised workload to offer first-class support to caseload of service users.
Exercised professional judgement to implement interventions and make tough decisions.
Assessed needs and situations by conducting individual and group interviews.
Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
Produced reports within set timeframes and in line with industry standards.
Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.

Clinical Triage Nurse

Care UK Out of Hours GP Service

06.2013 - 11.2015

To provide safe, appropriate, and timely evaluation of patient symptoms via the phone
To ensure safety of patients through implementation of safeguarding policies
Using my nursing assessment skills to a high degree
Excellent critical thinking and communication skills
Soliciting focused information and listening to the patient are key skills for timely assessments
Excellent negotiation skill
Current basic life support (BLS) certificate.

Registered General Nurse Band

Widecombe Nursing Home

Luton

11.2014 - 03.2015

Palliative and End of Life Care, 6
To deliver high standards of care through direct nursing
To deliver effective supervision of staff members
To take management responsibilities of shifts
To liaise with other professionals within Social care
To administer prescribed medications
To ensure accurate recording of medication and updating of care plans
To assess client's care needs on a daily basis
To practice maximum integrity in dealing with clients and their families

Clinical Nurse Advisor

East of England Ambulance Service

03.2013 - 06.2013

Attended 3 weeks NHS 111 Pathway Core Module Training -Passed
One-week Clinical Module NHS 111 Pathway training -Passed
One Week Clinical coaching training
Call Audits and taking live calls for triaging

Behaviour Support Assistant

Cardinal Newman Roman Catholic High School

04.2012 - 03.2013

To provide in class support for student on report for behaviour
To maintain and direct students to fulfil successful educational goals
Mentoring students both academically and pastorally
Dealing with Students under Child Protection/Looked after children
Safeguarding and positive handling training
Keep up to date risk assessments and reports.

Community Project Officer

University of Bedfordshire

09.2011 - 04.2012

The role was to manage the University's and University of Bedfordshire Student's Union Volunteering initiative which aims to contribute to students' employability skills and personal development through undertaking volunteering activities in the community
To act as a link between the University and the wider community
To maintain and build on current volunteering opportunities by promoting the service to local volunteer and community groups by use of appropriate marketing strategies, and likewise promote the volunteering opportunities and benefits of volunteering to students.

Registered Nurse

Leonard Cheshire Disability

09.2010 - 08.2011

Nursing care for 20 residents with Brain acquired injuries, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy and Ataxia
To supervise and manage staff performances
Renewed competence in areas such as implementing models of care, medical assessment, record keeping, teaching, safe drug administration, catheterisation and peg tube feeding
Completed training and assessments in safe patient handling, administration of medication and basic life support

Nurse Practitioner

Metropolitan Police

Islington

05.2010 - 09.2010

To implement and manage the care of detained person's in a custodial environment
To provide medication for detained persons medical conditions
Substance misuse treatment and evaluating best practice
To regularly liaise with Mental health teams, GPs, Social Workers and Custody staff to ensure safe detention
Collecting of forensic samples, attending court and statement writing

Forensic Nurse

G4S Forensic and Medical Services, Covering Bedfordshire

06.2007 - 05.2010

To implement and manage the care of detained person's in a custodial environment
To provide medication for detained persons medical conditions
Substance misuse treatment and evaluating best practice
To regularly liaise with Mental health teams, GPs, Social Workers and Custody staff to ensure safe detention
Collecting of forensic samples
Statement writing and court appearances

Practice Nurse

Dr Ali Khan & Partners

06.2006 - 06.2007

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Cervical cytology and advice for women on family planning

Nurse Advisor

Prime care

03.2005 - 06.2006

Out of Hours- Evenings, To provide support for elderly clients in their own home
Advice on management of chronic diseases
Making clinical assessment on referral to GP/Hospital

Community Nurse

Leagrave Clinic

03.2005 - 06.2006

To promote the health and wellbeing of patients within the community
Wound and leg ulcer management
Insulin dependent diabetic management
To work with a multi-agency framework

Staff Nurse

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

02.2004 - 03.2005

Treatment of patients who have suffered injuries, from accidents or illnesses
The first health care professional that patients come in contact with when you visit a hospital, clinic or medical facility
Assess the patient's condition, take vitals and reporting back to doctors

Summary

Overview

Work history

Volunteer teaching assistant

1:1 SEND TEACHING ASSISTANT

Teaching assistant in secondary schools

Service Support Worker

Hospital discharge social worker

Clinical Triage Nurse

Registered General Nurse Band

Clinical Nurse Advisor

Behaviour Support Assistant

Community Project Officer

Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Forensic Nurse

Practice Nurse

Nurse Advisor

Community Nurse

Staff Nurse

Education

MSc - Social Work

BA(Hons) - Criminology

Diploma - Adult Nursing

Access Course in Health and Social Care -

Skills

Languages

Timeline

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