Tracey Ettwell
Swindon,Wiltshire
Summary
Reliable Support Worker with 7 years of experience working with adults with Additional needs and other Disabilities. Delivers medication management and adapts care planning with person-centred approach. Well-versed in hoists and mobility aids.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1988
1988
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Support care worker
White Horse Care Trust
Marlborough, Wiltshire
06.2018 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to patients by ensuring their physical and emotional needs were met.
- Assisted clients with daily activities for improved quality of life.
- Enhanced patient comfort by promptly responding to requests or concerns.
- Facilitated social outings, promoting community integration and mental wellbeing.
- Conducted detailed observations and reported changes in client behaviour to healthcare professionals.
- Supported individuals to go on short break holidays in the UK.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Followed strict safeguarding regulations to ensure safe, secure handling of service users.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with stringent drug control regulations.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned Individuals using hoists and wheelchairs, and have completed a Key movers 4 day course to ensure that other staff members can transfer individuals safely.
- Built meaningful rapport with service users with range of conditions.
- Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
- Established supportive relationships with patients, fostering trust and communication.
- Promoted patient independence through encouragement and guidance in performing tasks.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules, ensuring health maintenance.
Care assistant
Allied Healthcare
Devizes, Wiltshire
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing concerns of patients' families.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Adult Care worker
Paragon Skills
Swindon 07.2021 - 06.2022
GCSEs - CSE
Churchfields School
SwindonSkills
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Learning disabilities support
- Reliable punctuality
- Person-Centred approach
- Medication administration
- Disability support provision
- Tolerance and patience
Affiliations
- Baking cakes.
- Music and Concerts
- Travelling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 2 - Adult Care worker
Paragon Skills
07.2021 - 06.2022
Support care worker
White Horse Care Trust
06.2018 - Current
Care assistant
Allied Healthcare
10.2017 - 06.2018
GCSEs - CSE
Churchfields School
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