Sophie Lewis

Dedicated healthcare professional with over 13 years of experience in the care industry, rooted in a strong family legacy in nursing. Began a career as a Trainee at Wispington House in Saxilby, earning an NVQ Level 2 in health and social care while enhancing skills through additional courses. Recognized for a strong work ethic, excellent communication abilities, and meticulous attention to detail, consistently ensuring high standards of care and collaboration with colleagues. Committed to professional advancement through further qualifications and aspiring to take on senior caregiver roles.

Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering Number years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

• Level 2 Diploma in health and social care (adult) which included principles of safeguarding and protection, equality, diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice. Principles of communication in adult social care settings, amongst others
• February 2012 to June 2014
• I did my apprenticeship in care of the elderly, dementia care and alzhimer care at Wispington House. I also did various courses during my time at Wispington such as stroke awareness, which I passed in 2015, lifting and handling

I didn't set out to be in the care sector. When I left school with 2 gcse's I didn't know what direction to take. I had always had an interest in exotic animals, and fortunately I got a place in Medway College, studying care of exotic animals. I gained a pass for the course. Unfortunately we had to move up to Lincoln and I was offered a place in the vocational course of animal care (exotic). And i again gained a pass for the course. However a pass wasn't enough to get me a place on the 2nd year.

So I attended Lincoln College Open day and obtained a place on a 2yr business Studies course, which gave me a Level 2 in business studies.

When I left college I was struggling to find a job that used my qualifications. So my mum said to me that it is often easier to find your perfect job when you already have a job. So I answered an advertisement by the Residential home in my village, Wispington House. The job was for 2 nights a week. I thought I would be totally out of my altzhimers carezone. However, the owner/matron Heather saw something in me and she offered me an apprenticeship in health and social care of the elderly and dementia and altzhimers care.

I quickly realised that this was the my vocation. It was 2 years of hard physical and mental work, but I loved every second of my work. And I love every second of time when im working.

I left school with very little academically, but I have, through hard work manged to get a career in the care sector. I hope to train as a Senior Carer, and maybe even higher. But I am driven to be the best I can be, which to me is an accomplishment.

• Driver's License: None
• Total years of experience: 13