Tania Ingall
Yeovil,Somerset
Summary
Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in elderly care, personal care, and patient rehabilitation. safeguarding knowledge, and care plan management, ensuring high-quality social care and patient safety. Demonstrates a good eye for detail and the maintains confidentiality while working to person centred care .
Skilled in therapeutic exercise programming and stroke rehabilitation, with a strong foundation in physical therapy knowledge.
Career goals include advancing skills in advanced patient care while continuing to provide exceptional support to individuals in need.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees.
Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on person
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Rehabilitation support worker
NHS Foundation Trust
Tiverton, Devon
2021.12 - 2026.06
- Supported occupational therapists and Physiotherapists.
- Encouraged patients' independence .
- Observed changes in patient behaviour; alerted supervising professionals promptly.
- Conducted therapeutic exercises, enhancing patient mobility.
- Assisted in meal preparation, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams, fostering comprehensive care strategies.
- Maintained records to ensure continuity of care.
- Adhered to safety protocols whilst assisting movement.
- Upheld dignity of patients during intimate care duties; maintained respectfulness.
- Offered moral support during therapy sessions for increased motivation.
- Contributed to a safe environment through vigilance and risk assessment.
- Supported the delivery of personalised care plans to promote recovery.
- Assisted physiotherapists for improved rehabilitation plans.
- Liaised with a team of professionals to deliver individually tailored rehabilitation programs maximising patient independence.
- Deliver high-quality rehabilitation care to patients.
- Carried out equipment inspections to verify all therapy equipment meets quality standards and suitable for task.
- Reported health and wellbeing concerns to clinical teams for observation and monitoring.
- Built rapport with patients to encourage open, two-way communication.
General Kitchen Assistant
Somerville House Care Home
Willand, Devon
2021.05 - 2021.12
- Maintained swift pace of work, exceeding business demands for cleaning and supplies storage.
- Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Inspected equipment such as refrigerators and warming lamps every time used , ensuring compliance with safe operating procedures.
- Improved hygiene standards by consistently demonstrating best practice and reporting non-compliance to chef and managers .
- Maintained awareness of dietary needs such as Diabetes and employed allergy awareness to guide menu recommendations.
- Thoroughly cleaned and sanitised kitchen utensils, cookware, dishes, glasses, cutlery and serving dishes used in food preparation and serving.
- Prepared dishes within timeframe.
- Cleaned and organised kitchen stations promoting team efficiency.
- Liaised and cooperated with chef to improve workflow and consistently raise working standards.
- Prepared dining area before and after meals .
- Used kitchen equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and company safety protocols.
Care Coordinator
Oaktree Court
Wellington, Somerset
2020.04 - 2021.06
- Trained and mentored care staff, verifying full compliance with CQC standards across all tasks.
- Implemented high-quality care service through effective matching of client needs with suitably qualified care workers.
- Provided support to relatives of deceased clients and assisted with post-life arrangements.
- Oversaw care of over elderly clients.
- Maintained strict compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards .
- Guaranteed clients' health and safety.
- Liaised with other Health professionals to develop tailored care plans based on individual needs of each resident.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients' relatives, representatives and relevant professionals .
- Maintained up to date knowledge on health and safety regulations, prioritising CQC compliance.
- Supported individuals to maximise their physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities .
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Prepared meals and provided mealtime support such as aiding to eat
- Ensured the environment was maintained to the highest safety standards, prioritising safe systems of work across all tasks.
- deliver high-quality care to individuals, consistently achieving individual care plan objectives.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, including bathing and medication care, to ensure clients retain comfort and dignity.
- Successfully identified emotional aspirations , maintaining high levels of client satisfaction by providing tailored, personalised care that consistently met client needs.
- Helped residents to complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
Senior Care Assistant
Margeret Allen House
Tiverton, Devon
2018.09 - 2020.04
- Carried out initial requirement and risk assessments to enable bespoke care packages.
- Maintained a secure working environment, enforcing safe systems and practices in line with regulations.
- Built patient confidence and abilities promote positive lifestyle changes and increased contentment.
- Worked closely with nurses to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Safely and securely moved and handled residents in line with stringent regulations and requirements.
- Assisted in day-to-day care and support, carrying out washing, and bathing and feeding support to ease patient responsibilities.
- Promoted physical and emotional health and wellbeing of residents through empathetic care and attentive assistance in daily tasks.
- Performed basic health checks pre and post dialysis, communicating changes to other Seniors and managers.
- Medication .
- Performed basic health checks pre and post dialysis, communicating changes to Gp and other Health Care Professionals
- Order all tge Medication and creams which were needed on a 28 day cycle , book them in and all cd medication check all mar charts were correct and contact the pharmacy and gp if needed . Carry over any mid cycle medications and do medication audits.
Carer Assistant / Senior
Somerville House Residential House
Willand, Devon
2012.10 - 2018.07
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Ensured the environment was maintained to the highest safety standards, prioritising safe systems of work across all tasks.
- Supported 28 individuals to maximise their physical, intellectual, emotional and social capabilities.
- Helped individuals with activities of daily living, such as personal care and medication and hobbies , consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Formed positive relationships with individuals by fully engaging and actively taking part in leisure pursuits, such as sports, music, Hobbies and Religious activities.
- Maintained up to date knowledge on the latest developments in care practice, attending meetings and training opportunities.
- Assisting with gp and Dn as needed , to aid referrals to o.ts Mental Heath team ect.
- Helped residents to complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Improved working knowledge of by achieving NVQ 2/3 certification.
- Safely and securely moved and handled residents in line with stringent regulations and requirements.
- Performed basic health checks pre and post dialysis, communicating changes.
- Greeted visitors in person and via telephone calls.
- Administer Medication .
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Fire Safety and Manual Handling
Work
L2 Emergency First Aid at -
Health and social Care
Nvq 4
TivertonNVQ Level 1 - Safeguarding Adults
In House
NVQ Level 1 - moving and Handling
In house
NVQ Level 1 - Infection Control
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - Diabetic Awareness
In house training
NVQ Level 1 - Nutritional and Hydration
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - Food Hygiene
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - GDPR
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Safety
In House Training
NVQ Level 1 - Understanding working with people with mental health needs
Bridgewater collage
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Health and Social Care
City of Guilds
NVQ Level 1 - Understanding the care and management of Diabetes
Cache Bridgwater collage
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NVQ 3 Health and social Care
City of Guilds
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NVQ 2
City and Guilds
NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social care
T2 Business solutions
CACHE Level 2 - Health and Social care
Bridgwater collage
Somerset 2026.01 - 2026.04
Skills
- Care management
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Elderly care
- Medication administration
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Care plan management
- Social care
- Patient rehabilitation
- Hoist operation
- Moving and handling
- Team player
- Pressure relief
- Compassionate communicator
- Patient transfer supporting
- Data confidentiality
- Infection prevention and control
- Good eye for detail
- Food storage protocol
- Policy enforcement
- Kitchen station cleanliness
- Food storage safety
- Safe food handling
- Food Hygiene
- Work well as a team but also on my own
- Good communication skills
- Hard working
- Reliable
- Good listening skills
- Enjoy learning new skills and meeting new people
- Therapeutic exercise programming
- Basic life support trained in house
- Physical therapy knowledge
- Patient care
- Stroke rehabilitation
Timeline
CACHE Level 2 - Health and Social care
Bridgwater collage
2026.01 - 2026.04
Rehabilitation support worker
NHS Foundation Trust
2021.12 - 2026.06
General Kitchen Assistant
Somerville House Care Home
2021.05 - 2021.12
Care Coordinator
Oaktree Court
2020.04 - 2021.06
Senior Care Assistant
Margeret Allen House
2018.09 - 2020.04
Carer Assistant / Senior
Somerville House Residential House
2012.10 - 2018.07
L2 Emergency First Aid at -
Health and social Care
Nvq 4
NVQ Level 1 - Safeguarding Adults
In House
NVQ Level 1 - moving and Handling
In house
NVQ Level 1 - Infection Control
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - Diabetic Awareness
In house training
NVQ Level 1 - Nutritional and Hydration
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - Food Hygiene
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - GDPR
In house Training
NVQ Level 1 - Health and Safety
In House Training
NVQ Level 1 - Understanding working with people with mental health needs
Bridgewater collage
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Health and Social Care
City of Guilds
NVQ Level 1 - Understanding the care and management of Diabetes
Cache Bridgwater collage
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NVQ 3 Health and social Care
City of Guilds
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - NVQ 2
City and Guilds
NVQ Level 1 - Fire Safety and Manual Handling
Work
NVQ Level 4 - Health and Social care
T2 Business solutions