Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Stephanie Finn

Colden Common,Hampshire

Summary

A dedicated professional known for excellent communication and a strong sense of humour, with a proven ability to work effectively in team settings. Demonstrates honesty, trustworthiness, and respectfulness in all interactions. Passionate about embracing new challenges and adapting to changing environments, while maintaining efficiency and flexibility. Committed to supporting colleagues and fostering a positive workplace atmosphere.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Band 4 Carer

Wessex Children's Trust
Winchster, Hampshire
01.2010 - 04.2025
  • Provide care & support to children, young people & their families, especially around end of life.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment for all children & young people.
  • Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights.
  • Developed personalised care plans which catered to individual needs and preferences.
  • Excellent communication skills & relationship building with the children, young people & families who were within my care.
  • Excellent team worker & supportive of colleagues.
  • Works well alone & upon own initiative.
  • Treat everyone with respect, take pride in my work & passionate about what i do.
  • Always seeking further development opportunities.
  • Works with honesty & Integrity.

Residential Support Worker

Action for Children
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
06.2003 - 12.2009
  • Supported the day-to-day running of the group, including hygiene & standards.
  • 6 months Acting Senior, including completing adequate rotas for the business, supporting colleagues, liaising with staff in other houses & delegating tasks.
  • Enjoyed the challenge this brought & felt competent.
  • Dealt with adult & challenging behaviour in additional houses, making me adaptable to change.
  • Knowledgeable with legal requirements & codes of practice.
  • Good communication skills across a range of stakeholders within the organisation.
  • Attended meetings to support the children were supported with their health & wellbeing.

Dental Nurse

New Street Dental Surgery
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
01.2002 - 11.2003

Dental Nursing Roles also completed at Bickley & Forster- Winchester-1995-2001 & Mr Fellows- Alresford- 1994-1995 & Lee Butlers Dental Laboratory - Winchester- 2001-2002

  • Operated x-ray equipment safely and accurately, producing high-quality images for diagnosis evaluation.
  • Ensured adequate inventory of dental supplies to prevent operational delays.
  • Prepared treatment rooms prior to patients' arrival for streamlined operations.
  • Managed proper sterilisation of dental instruments for optimal hygiene.
  • Provided reception duties & cover dealing with the general public.

Carer

A Sisters
Winchester, Hampshire
12.2020 - 03.2024

During Covid19, i was furloughed from my employment & therefore joined this agency throughout this timeframe.

  • Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
  • Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
  • Assisted patients with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
  • Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
  • Regularly checked vital signs as part of ongoing monitoring of patient health status.
  • Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
  • Provided exceptional care to elderly patients by assisting with daily tasks in their own home.
  • Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights of all clients.
  • Cooked, cleaned and provided companionship to elderly patients.
  • Completed care plans & risk assessments.
  • Worked alongside District Nurses to establish wound care needs.

Education

GCSEs -

Kings School
Winchester, Hampshire
09.1985 - 06.1988

A-Levels - German & English

Peter Symmonds College
Winchester, Hampshire
06.1988 - 06.1991

NVQ Level 3 - Secretarial - RSA 1, 2, 3 Word Processing

Peter Symmonds College
Winchester, Hampshire
09.1988 - 06.1991

NVQ Level 3 - Children & Young People & Children & Young Peoples Workforce

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh, Hampshire
08.2006 - 08.2013

Skills

Excellent Communication

Team Player

Good Listening Skills

Honest & Trustworthy

Respectful

Passionate

Efficient

Good Sense of humour

Open to new challenges

Flexible

Supportive



Certification

Further training & certification completed throughout my career to date:

- End of life care

- Moving & handling

- Safeguarding Children, Young People & Adults

- Dementia Care

- Conflict Resolution

- Equality & Diversity

- Health, Safety & Welfare

- Resuscitation

- Pain Management

- Seizure Management

- Ventilation, Respiratory & Oxygen Suction

- Bowel Management

- Diabetes

Further training & certification can be provided upon request.

Timeline

Carer

A Sisters
12.2020 - 03.2024

Band 4 Carer

Wessex Children's Trust
01.2010 - 04.2025

NVQ Level 3 - Children & Young People & Children & Young Peoples Workforce

Eastleigh College
08.2006 - 08.2013

Residential Support Worker

Action for Children
06.2003 - 12.2009

Dental Nurse

New Street Dental Surgery
01.2002 - 11.2003

NVQ Level 3 - Secretarial - RSA 1, 2, 3 Word Processing

Peter Symmonds College
09.1988 - 06.1991

A-Levels - German & English

Peter Symmonds College
06.1988 - 06.1991

GCSEs -

Kings School
09.1985 - 06.1988
Stephanie Finn