An enthusiastic, kind hearted Care Worker that appreciates diversity, values the individual and promotes motivational person centred approaches within care practice. Champion for Dignity in Care and good standards of practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Activities Coordinator
Forest Brow Care Home
Liss, Hampshire
10.2021 - 11.2021
Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
Domiciliary Care Worker
In home Care Ltd
Horndean, HAM
08.2019 - 07.2021
Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Resolved issues in calm and timely manner.
Rehabilitation and Reablement Assistant
The Victory Unit, Portsmouth City Council
03.2015 - 11.2018
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Residential Services Worker
Corben Lodge, Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth, HAM
11.2005 - 11.2015
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
General Merchandiser
Headcount Field Marketing
Salisbury, WIL
09.2005 - 01.2006
Helped customers select merchandise by offering multiple product options fitting specific needs.
Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
Product Demonstrator
PMI
Southampton, STH
10.2004 - 09.2005
Engaged consumers in stores, on sidewalks and at outdoor events to encourage product sampling.
Provided [Type] product samples, coupons, informational brochures and incentives to persuade people to buy products.
Recorded quantities of sample and coupon distribution to estimate productivity and sales.
Set up product displays before demonstrations and checked after completing presentation to maintain attractive sales space.
Communicated product value, quality and style to educate and entice potential customers.
Slimming World Consultant
Slimming World Limited
Alfreton , DBY
04.2001 - 04.2004
Care Assistant
Pencombe Hall Care Home
Pencombe, HEF
11.1998 - 09.2000
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Accounts Assistant
HP Bulmer Ltd
Hereford, HEF
08.1989 - 09.1991
Cost Accounting Clerk
Colt International Limited
Havant, HAM
08.1986 - 05.1989
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant (Continuing Care Assistant) at COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE (CIC)Support Worker/ Health Care Assistant (Continuing Care Assistant) at COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE (CIC)
Clinical Placement- Long-Term Care Home at Forest Heights Long-term Care HomeClinical Placement- Long-Term Care Home at Forest Heights Long-term Care Home