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shirley skelton

boston,Lincolnshire

Summary

Reliable Support Worker with many years of experience. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centred approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids. Specialises in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) clients.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Bar assistant

jackie clarkson
Boston, Lincolnshire
08.2021 - 10.2023
  • Advised customers with allergens and intolerances, demonstrating thorough menu knowledge.
  • Handled bar transactions and cash ups with meticulous accuracy, eliminating error.
  • Refilled bar counter and fridges with snacks, ice and drinks.
  • Created welcoming, vibrant bar atmosphere, generating positive first impressions with customers.
  • Memorised extensive drinks list and recipes to accurately answer clients questions.
  • Managed customer complaints, providing prompt and impactful resolutions to maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Rotated stock, paying attention to use-by dates.

Support worker for learning disibility

mencap
boston, lincs
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • 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.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise.
  • Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
  • Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.

Support worker (Older adults in care)

flo,s friends
Boston, lincs
04.2020 - 07.2020
  • Coordinated movement routines for patients according to individual physical requirements.
  • Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
  • Empowered service users to remain as independent as possible and retain sense of identity.
  • Participated in delivery of therapeutic care treatments under supervision of qualified staff.
  • Reported on patients' health and mobility progress, maintaining excellent continuity of care.
  • Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
  • Delivered compassionate care in residential homes, community settings, and homes of service users.
  • Adopted person-centred approach in all aspects of care-giving.
  • Worked collaboratively with other support workers to maintain holistic care for clients.

support worker learning disiblities

advance social care
Boston, lincolnshite
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
  • Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
  • Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integration into local community.

took a break for 6 months after made redundant

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08.2018 - 03.2019

had a break after being made redundant

Residential support worker (Young people)

frieston hall childrens home
boston, lincs
03.2018 - 08.2018
  • Visited accommodation areas and verified cleanliness of rooms and reception areas.
  • Delivered services within solution-focused therapy approach to affected persons.
  • Extended emotional and practical support to young people for challenges encountered.
  • Completed risk assessments to help people identify and manage potential risks.
  • Reviewed and submitted inputs to improve service delivery and development.
  • Advocated for young people in discipline cases and in maintaining assigned homes.
  • Helped young people with acquiring confidence and skills to live independently.

health care support worker

st johns nursing home
Boston, lincs
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Delivered on care plan goals while responsibly managing client budget.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • 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.
  • Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
  • Organised social activities and events to build community connections.
  • Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest care practices by attending regular meetings and training opportunities.
  • Coordinated and planned care schedules, supporting [Number]+ patients to lead fulfilling lives.
  • Maintained high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met individual needs.
  • Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.

health care support worker

woodlands carehome
kirton boston, lincolnshire
09.2012 - 08.2016
  • Delivered on care plan goals while responsibly managing client budget.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Delivered high-quality care to clients with disabilities, achieving care plan objectives.
  • Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
  • Meticulously followed individualised care plans to achieve agreed objectives.
  • Used outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients for exceptional satisfaction ratings.

deputy manager in retail

iceland foods
Boston, lincs
09.2009 - 09.2012
  • Ran promotions and events in line with company standards.
  • Performed various store operations including opening and closing procedures, product display management and budget control.
  • Recruited and trained staff members, leading by example to consistently elevate store standards.
  • Created daily financial reports to track revenue, supporting and guiding underperforming team members to drive sales.
  • Completed opening and closing procedures each day.
  • Developed team's product knowledge, resulting in increased store sales.

home carer

care connect
Boston, lincs
05.2009 - 10.2009
  • Nurtured service users' confidence and independence, improving social rehabilitation for patients.
  • Assisted in daily personal care routines for improved patient wellbeing.
  • Conducted risk assessments and checked fire alarm systems.
  • Completed laundry, ironing and dry cleaning.

took a break to care for mother

my parents
Boston, lincs
02.2004 - 05.2009

my mum dementia got worse and took a few years out to support my dad to care for her

Retail sales assistant

burtons menswear
Boston, lincs
09.1999 - 02.2004
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
  • Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Completed purchases with cash, credit and debit payment methods, providing customer receipts for reference.

career break to have children

myself
Boston, lincs
06.1989 - 09.1999

i had 2 children and spent time with them

retail assistant

stanilands wallpaper
Boston, lincs
09.1987 - 06.1989
  • Delivered outstanding in-store experience through positive and attentive customer service.
  • Continually replenished stock in line with sales records, keeping well-maintained, presentable item displays.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.

Education

advanced level apprenticeship in adult socail care - care

rts training
boston
07.2017 - 09.2018

NVQ Level 2 - care

edexcel
wales
02.2014 - 05.2015

NVQ Level 1 - retail and distrubution

boston college
boston
09.1987 - 07.1988

GCSEs - maths english life skills

kitwood girls school
boston
09.1983 - 07.1987

Skills

  • Care plan management
  • Disability support
  • Elderly care
  • Wheelchair transfer
  • Patient-centred care
  • Patient safeguarding
  • Medication administration
  • Risk assessments
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Safeguarding knowledge

Timeline

Bar assistant

jackie clarkson
08.2021 - 10.2023

Support worker for learning disibility

mencap
08.2020 - 07.2021

Support worker (Older adults in care)

flo,s friends
04.2020 - 07.2020

support worker learning disiblities

advance social care
03.2019 - 03.2020

took a break for 6 months after made redundant

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08.2018 - 03.2019

Residential support worker (Young people)

frieston hall childrens home
03.2018 - 08.2018

advanced level apprenticeship in adult socail care - care

rts training
07.2017 - 09.2018

health care support worker

st johns nursing home
08.2016 - 03.2018

NVQ Level 2 - care

edexcel
02.2014 - 05.2015

health care support worker

woodlands carehome
09.2012 - 08.2016

deputy manager in retail

iceland foods
09.2009 - 09.2012

home carer

care connect
05.2009 - 10.2009

took a break to care for mother

my parents
02.2004 - 05.2009

Retail sales assistant

burtons menswear
09.1999 - 02.2004

career break to have children

myself
06.1989 - 09.1999

retail assistant

stanilands wallpaper
09.1987 - 06.1989

NVQ Level 1 - retail and distrubution

boston college
09.1987 - 07.1988

GCSEs - maths english life skills

kitwood girls school
09.1983 - 07.1987
shirley skelton