Sophie Crawford
Holywood
Summary
Knowledgeable healthcare team member, confident in assisting with diverse needs wherever my next step may be. Always helpful with clinical staff and willing to take direction from higher members of my team to ensure the best possible result for our patients/case.
Having a couple of years out of the healthcare industry whilst I had my daughter has me keen to get back to helping others and making a difference to someone else’s life, I am excited to take on a new challenge and learn new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Private Carer
Private Employer- Elderly Gentleman with Parkinson’s
Whitehead
2022.05
- During my time working with Henry, I provided support generally to Henry but also to his wife who was his main carer. This was to give his wife a break from night time duties and a proper rest period through Henry’s uncomfortable periods throughout the night.
- Assisted with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, bathing and feeding where needed.
- Prompted and administered medication as prescribed.
- Managed medication activities by managing dosage, timings and administration, completing while following doctor orders.
- Provided emotional support to Henry and Heather through regular conversation and companionship.
SEN teaching assistant
Abbey Community College
Newtownabbey
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Provided one-to-one support to students, promoting self-confidence and independence.
- Prioritised pupil safety during school trips; minimised risk of accidents.
- Assisted in the development of Individual Education Plans, enhancing student support.
- Provided support and help to teaching staff within the special education unit.
Recruitment Consultant
Miller Hospitality
Carrickfergus, Antrim
2021.03 - 2023.11
- Interviewed potential candidates, taking accurate notes to determine suitability for available positions.
- Sourced candidates through social media platforms, validating suitability for available positions.
- Advertised and managed position listings, organising interviews with suitable candidates.
- Managed interview process on behalf of clients and candidates, maintaining appropriate confidentiality with both parties.
- Consulted with clients on job specifications to understand hiring goals and recommend most suitable candidates.
- Briefed candidates about responsibilities, salary and benefits of jobs.
- Informed candidates about both positive or negative interview results.
- Offered excellent customer care to clients to increase chances of future collaboration.
- Used candidate databases to match right person to client role requirements.
Nursing Assistant
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Antrim
2017.02 - 2021.03
- Bathed, changed and fed patients to ease discomfort and support basic caring needs.
- Lifted and assisted patients to help with mobility problems.
- Briefed head nurse and attending physicians on each patient's symptoms, condition and development.
- Calculated food and liquid intake and recorded vital statistics on database for patient monitoring.
- Responded to audible and visual cardiac alarms to address needs of patients.
- Liaised with nurses and doctors to discuss plans of care for patients.
- Maintained patient privacy, demonstrating sensitivity and confidentiality when dealing with service users' personal affairs.
- Assisted with patient hygiene needs through daily washes, changing catheters and other tasks as required.
- Followed best healthcare practices throughout tasks by wearing PPE and following company guidelines at all times.
- Ensured patients were kept as comfortable as possible through regular check-ins and examinations.
- Supported families throughout patient stay by keeping them updated on patient progress and health developments.
Private Carer
Desmond Blair - Client with Alzheimer’s
Whitehead
2015.01 - 2019.03
- Prompting and administered medication as prescribed.
- Preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages for Carole, developing based on dietary requirements, preferences, meal plans and available ingredients.
- Completed errands for Desmond & Carole when needed, including shopping assistance, sending mail or picking up prescriptions.
Domiciliary Care Worker
Extra Care
Carrickfegus/ Whitehead
2017.07 - 2018.02
- Helped clients maintain their quality of life and independence by supporting them in their own home with day to day tasks.
- Accompanied and supported clients while visiting appointments, including doctors and hospitals.
- Assisted clients in basic daily needs, including dressing, washing, drying hair and feeding..
- Provided emotional support to clients through regular conversation and companionship.
- Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids.
- Prepared and cooked patient's food using ovens, fryers, microwaves and stoves.
- Safely managed and administered medication.
- Communicated clearly with clients living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Updated patient files to track progress and support team care and resource planning.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism
Belfast Metropolitan College
Belfast 2013.06 - 6 2015
GCSEs -
Carrickfegus College
Carrickfergus 2007.09 - 6 2012
Skills
- Ability to work in a close team
- Patient
- Compassionate
- Problem solving
- HIPPA
- Empathetic
- Time management
Always willing to self improve and learn new skills
Hobby and interests
- My spare time is mainly spent with my two kids who are 10 and 1. I enjoy getting outdoors and to the gym in any spare time I have.
Timeline
SEN teaching assistant
Abbey Community College
2024.01 - 2026.01
Private Carer
Private Employer- Elderly Gentleman with Parkinson’s
2022.05
Recruitment Consultant
Miller Hospitality
2021.03 - 2023.11
Domiciliary Care Worker
Extra Care
2017.07 - 2018.02
Nursing Assistant
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
2017.02 - 2021.03
Private Carer
Desmond Blair - Client with Alzheimer’s
2015.01 - 2019.03
Diploma of Higher Education - Travel and Tourism
Belfast Metropolitan College
2013.06 - 6 2015
GCSEs -
Carrickfegus College
2007.09 - 6 2012