Shona Hogg
South lanarkshire
Summary
Reliable Support Worker with 9 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.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Support worker
Sense Scotland
Blantyre, South lanarkshiee
2018.04 - Current
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
- Supported daily living skills training which increased client self-sufficiency.
- Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
- Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
- Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
- Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
- Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
Skills
- Professional boundaries understanding
- Dealing with vulnerable clients
- Empathy for clients
- reliable and trustworthy
- Behaviour modification techniques
- Risk assessment application
- Dementia care knowledge
- resilience in difficult situations
- Client assessment capabilities
- Infection control knowledge
- Advanced driving licence
- Personal care assistance
- Activities of Daily Living
- Medication Administration
- Care management
- Care planning
- Social care
- Housekeeping management
- Learning disabilities support
- Record-keeping
- Care needs assessment
- Strength-based practice
- Clean driving record
- Food Hygiene Certification
- Activities planning
- Care plan development
- Safeguarding policies
- Outdoor activities organisation
- Time efficiency
- Safeguarding protocols
- Legislation knowledge
- Team Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance
Timeline
Support worker
Sense Scotland
2018.04 - Current