Sofia Brown
Minehead,West Somerset
Summary
I consider myself to be a dedicated professional with a strong focus on patient care, adept at navigating NHS guidelines and Health and Safety regulations. I always demonstrate a positive attitude and present myself professionally , ensuring effective communication and empathetic listening in all interactions. I'm known for being calm under pressure and a team player, committed to enhancing the experiences of everyone around me whilst pursuing my own career satisfaction and growth.
I'm hugely aware that through hard work I can achieve my goals. I have demonstrated this by my commitment to gaining a professional qualification after my exam results were not as I had hoped for, and by then carrying on and ensuring my Maths qualification and my current job. My determination to better myself is I believe an asset to any team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Support Worker
Somerset Foundation Trust
Minehead, West Somerset
06.2024 - Current
- Attended mandatory training courses on regular basis to keep skills updated.
- Facilitated social activities for patients, boosting morale and wellbeing.
- Documented patient observations accurately for healthcare team's reference.
- Collaborated effectively with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all patients.
- Communicated sensitively with patients whilst respecting privacy and dignity at all times.
- Ensured timely delivery of meals and refreshments, maintaining hydration levels of patients.
- Assisted in mobility exercises to enhance physical strength and recovery of patients.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to distressed or lonely residents.
- Improved patient comfort by assisting with daily personal hygiene tasks.
- Practised infection control standards to maintain patient health and safety.
- Assisted medical staff with routine clinical procedures, enhancing efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs of patients under supervision of registered nurse, ensuring well-being.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Assisted in administering medication as per instructions from qualified professionals, ensuring correct dosage and timing are followed.
Early years practitioner
Beacon Education Trust
Minehead, West Somerset
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed children's language skills by organising regular storytelling sessions.
- Facilitated educational games to improve cognitive abilities in young learners.
- Dealt swiftly with challenging behaviour, ensuring minimal disruption to daily routine.
- Assisted in the planning of outdoor activities, promoting physical fitness in children.
- Provided emotional support to distressed children, ensuring a comforting environment.
- Implemented creative play activities for enhancing children's imaginative abilities.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues whilst preparing reports on each child's development.
- Conducted interactive circle time sessions to boost confidence levels amongst shy children.
- Accompanied small groups on outings or field trips for enriching practical learning experiences.
- Responded quickly during emergencies or accidents, guaranteeing child safety at all times.
- Ensured cleanliness of play areas after each use, maintaining high hygiene standards at all times.
- Integrated new students into the existing groups smoothly reducing separation anxiety.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals to promote healthy eating habits among children.
- Observed and recorded child behaviour to identify developmental issues.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously, maintaining a safe environment for children.
- Built strong rapport with parents during pick-up and drop-off times encouraging open communication about child's progress.
- Implemented Safeguarding Procedures to monitor and protect children.
Education
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Early Years
Somerset Skills and Learning
Taunton 01.2023 - 03.2024
Functional Skills Level 2 Maths - Maths
Somerset Skills and Learning
Taunton 01.2023 - 08.2023
GCSEs - English Language
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - English Literature
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - Photography
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - Combined Science
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - Food Preparation and Nutrition
West Somerset College
Minehead 09.2020 - 07.2022
Skills
- Customer relations
- Eye for fashion
- NHS guidelines
- Professional demeanour
- Positive attitude
- Trend awareness
- Health and Safety regulations
- Customer focus
- Empathetic listening
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Effective team player
Affiliations
- Travel
- Horse Riding
- Waking
Certification
- NHS Care Certificate Completion.
- Basic Life Support Lvl 2
- Safeguarding children Lvl 2
- Safeguarding adults Lvl 2
Timeline
Healthcare Support Worker
Somerset Foundation Trust
06.2024 - Current
Early years practitioner
Beacon Education Trust
01.2023 - 05.2024
Level 2 Early Years Practitioner - Early Years
Somerset Skills and Learning
01.2023 - 03.2024
Functional Skills Level 2 Maths - Maths
Somerset Skills and Learning
01.2023 - 08.2023
GCSEs - English Language
West Somerset College
09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - English Literature
West Somerset College
09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - Photography
West Somerset College
09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - Combined Science
West Somerset College
09.2020 - 07.2022
GCSEs - Food Preparation and Nutrition
West Somerset College
09.2020 - 07.2022
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