Sian Gardner
Blaina,Blaenau Gwent
Summary
I am a Motivated professional with 30 years of experience in the Care Sector, specialising in managerial roles within Dementia Services.
I have vast experience in assessing operational needs and implementing cost-saving solutions that enhance service quality.
I have successfully led multiple projects, including the design and development of an award-winning care home tailored for individuals with Dementia. To have the privilege to work alongside architects and project managers in the planning and building of a new care home was exiting, and challenging. Seeing the end result and how it makes a difference to those living with dementia is without a doubt one of the proudest moments of my career
I am driven and enthusiastic. I thrive under pressure and tackle new challenges effectively.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Designated Mamager
Monmouthshire County Council
Monmouth, Monmouthshire
06.2006 - Current
- Registered Manager for 32-bed EMI home with 24 permanent residents and 8 rehab/respite beds.
- Manage 70 staff with assistance from assistant managers, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Led new care home project, overseeing transition from old to new facility, including staffing structure and compliance with CIW.
- Implemented electronic medication and care planning systems, reducing medication errors by over 90% in one year.
- Conduct performance reviews, identifying improvement areas and ensuring successful implementation of changes.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining excellent CIW ratings throughout 20 years of service.
- Ensuring staff are registered with SCW
- Streamlined administrative processes to improve overall productivity and operational efficiency.
- Facilitated in-house training programmes to enhance staff capabilities and service quality.
Deputy Head of Care
Monmouthshire County Council
Monmouth, Monmouthshire
10.2002 - 06.2006
- Supported the Registered Manager to efficiently run the home
- Line managed 15 staff with assistance from assistant managers, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining excellent CIW ratings throughout 20 years of service.
- Led on medication policy and processes for MCC
- Implemented DCM practices to ensure high standards of Dementia care
- Led staff meetings, resulting in efficient communication and collaboration amongst faculty members.
- Facilitated in-house training programmes to enhance staff capabilities and service quality.
Senior care assistant
Monmouthshire County Council
Monmouth, Monmouthshire
03.1997 - 10.2002
- Providing Care to older people including personal care, activitgies, medication administration, meal pre and assistance
Care assistant
Blaenau Gwent County Council
Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
08.1995 - 03.1997
- Providing care to older people
Education
Managing Practice Qaulity in Social Care - Social Care
Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England 03.2020 - 07.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Dementia Care
University of Surrey
Guildford 01.2011 - 01.2012
Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring - Coaching and Mentoring
Institute of Leadership & Management
01.2009 - 11.2010
NVQ Level 4 - Management
Institute of Leadership & Management
07.2002 - 07.2004
D32 and D33 NVQ assessor qualification - NVQ assessor
City & Guilds
02.2000 - 02.2001
NVQ Level 3 - Care
City & Guilds
11.1998 - 11.1999
Skills
- Interpersonal effectiveness
- Driven and motivated
- Influential communication
- Diplomatic communication
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Inspiring
- Mentoring and coaching
- Project lead
- Works well under pressure
- Budgeting and financial analysis
- Critical evaluation
- Leadership skills
- Strong knowledge of care sector and Dementia care
- Quality Assurance
- Time-management
Timeline
Managing Practice Qaulity in Social Care - Social Care
Oxford Brookes University
03.2020 - 07.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Dementia Care
University of Surrey
01.2011 - 01.2012
Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring - Coaching and Mentoring
Institute of Leadership & Management
01.2009 - 11.2010
Designated Mamager
Monmouthshire County Council
06.2006 - Current
Deputy Head of Care
Monmouthshire County Council
10.2002 - 06.2006
NVQ Level 4 - Management
Institute of Leadership & Management
07.2002 - 07.2004
D32 and D33 NVQ assessor qualification - NVQ assessor
City & Guilds
02.2000 - 02.2001
NVQ Level 3 - Care
City & Guilds
11.1998 - 11.1999
Senior care assistant
Monmouthshire County Council
03.1997 - 10.2002
Care assistant
Blaenau Gwent County Council
08.1995 - 03.1997