Tom Owen
Newquay,Cornwall
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in disability support and daily living assistance. Demonstrates exceptional client empathy and communication proficiency, ensuring high-quality care and support. Proficient in assistive technology, record keeping, and spreadsheets, with a proven track record of target achievement. Holds an advanced driving licence and skilled in power tool operation. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support worker, supported living.
Greenlight PBS
Newquay, Cornwall
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of patient finances, medication, behaviour etc.
- Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals, health care professionals, families, etc
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and record-keeping.
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare.
Solar energy system installer
Naked Nolar
Newquay, Cornwall
10.2022 - 06.2024
- In one year I went from having no solar experience to being able to lead a full install on the roof of a home or business.
- Completed challenging installations under tight deadlines without compromising on quality or safety measures.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks, ensuring extended system lifespan.
- Provided customers with detailed system information, improving customer satisfaction.
- Tested installed systems for proper functioning and safety.
- Ensured safety standards by following strict installation protocols.
- Organised records of work progress.
- I was responsible for maintaining the stock levels in one of the company vehicles.
Support worker
Greenlight PBS
Newquay, Cornwall
02.2016 - 09.2022
- Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
- Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
- Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
- Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
- Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of medication, finances, patient behaviour, etc
Education
GCSEs - Maths, science, english, geography, food technology, art
West Bridgeford School
Nottingham 09.1992 - 06.1996
BTEC National Diploma - Science (sports studies)
South Nottingham College
Nottingham 09.1997 - 06.2000
BSC - Extended Science
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England 09.2002 - 06.2003
Skills
- Client empathy
- Assistive technology
- Record keeping and spreadsheets
- Advanced driving license
- Daily living assistance
- Power tool operation
- Target achievement
- Disability support
- Communication proficiency
Affiliations
- I'm a committed family man with keen interests in Kayaking, fishing, cooking, and gardening.
Timeline
Support worker, supported living.
Greenlight PBS
05.2024 - Current
Solar energy system installer
Naked Nolar
10.2022 - 06.2024
Support worker
Greenlight PBS
02.2016 - 09.2022
BSC - Extended Science
University of Plymouth
09.2002 - 06.2003
BTEC National Diploma - Science (sports studies)
South Nottingham College
09.1997 - 06.2000
GCSEs - Maths, science, english, geography, food technology, art
West Bridgeford School
09.1992 - 06.1996