Sue Smith
Lynton ,Devon
Summary
With a background in working with vulnerable clients with complex needs for over 20 years I have experience in caring and supporting the person and have seen the value and importance of a safe secure environment
with this in mind I have
experiance
empathy
compassion
integrity
trust
can work alone
can work “outside the box
have initiative
and realise the importance of humour and patience
plus listening skills
and being very aware of risks - physically and mentally that can occur due to circumstances
I am dependable and calm in a crisis
willing to learn new skills
and work with a team to make sure the wishes of the client can be delivered
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Live in carer
Jean Moody
Oxford , Oxon
05.2020 - 08.2023
Provided regular respite live in care for Jean
helped with some personal care dressing support around toileting
mobilising with aid of wheelchair - food preparation - laundry- cleaning of house gardening - pet walking
activities in and out of house support around mental well being - support around prescriptions shopping and appts and the meeting up of friends
Helped with bedtime routine - available through the night
Senior Support worker
Connection FS
Oxford , Oxon
05.2004 - 08.2019
I supported vulnerable adults to keep their tenancies
helped with paperwork liaised with other agencies Attended appts and meetings supported refugees to live independently in this country after fleeing war I have worked in homelessness mental health and was involved in brokerage with clients who had been given direct payments
I also advised medical staff with patients in vulnerable housing on ways to discharge them safely
i have also worked for 2 years as a volunteer at a hospice and did an online course on dementIa
Education
A-Levels - Various re health and job
Connection FS
Oxford, OxfordshireSkills
Flexible
skills at engaging
empathy to understand
humour/ reassurance
insight
able to support around physical needs such as bathing dressing and feeding
transferring into bed or chair
a strong sense of respect for the client ( I support people how I would want my mum to be supported)
following instructions and able to listen to the wishes of the client or other providers
making sure the environment is safe warm clean
Risk assess environment regularly
can write up client notes and documents
follow agency protocols
research activities that the client may be interested in
Languages
English
Beginner
Timeline
Live in carer
Jean Moody
05.2020 - 08.2023
Senior Support worker
Connection FS
05.2004 - 08.2019
A-Levels - Various re health and job
Connection FS
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