Toni Cockburn

My current role involves home care visits to clients in south east edinburgh. The service has recently changed from general homecare to a reablement service which mainly involves seeing clients for around 8 weeks after being discharged from hospital to support with daily living tasks , personal care, medications, meal preperation. The aim is that within the time frame with support our clients should regain independance with these tasks, however sometimes on going care is required. Another part of this role is end of life care and we work alongside comunity nurses to ensure clients comfort and support to families during this difficult time.

• Assisted in patient care, improved comfort and well-being.
• Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
• Managed personal hygiene of bed-bound patients, maintained dignity and respect at all times.
• Handled challenging behaviour from dementia-affected individuals effectively without resorting to force or intimidation.
• Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
• Completed care documentation and monitored patient progress to achieve up-to-date records.
• Aided service users in everyday activities, such as washing and dressing, ensuring constant safety and effective care.
• Monitored client health conditions and reported immediate issues to manager.
• Ensured safe, secure living conditions for service users, reducing risk and enhancing quality of life.
• Demonstrated consistent respect and privacy for care users, maintaining dignity irrespective of circumstance.