Tracey Thomas
Carer
Braintree,Essex
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to providing person-centred care, demonstrating empathy and a high level of manual handling expertise. Skilled in hygiene assistance and possessing excellent social and communication abilities, ensuring effective interaction with individuals. Flexible and adaptable to meet diverse needs, with enthusiasm for organising enrichment activities such as bingo, quizzes and crafts and tailoring day to day activities to an individuals needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Support care worker
Tabor Day Centre
Braintree, Essex
2021.10 - Current
Support members with various activities including art and craft, bingo, quizzes, indoor bowls, physiotherapy and group singing. Assist with toileting and meal times. Escort on the Centre mini bus.
Personal care assistant
Christine Pinnell
Braintree, Essex
2016.07 - Current
Assist Mrs Pinnell in getting out of bed in the morning using a hoist. Empty her night bag (Mrs Pinnell has a suprapubic catheter) and assist with dressing. Prepare meals and refreshments. General light household duties.
Domiciliary care assistant
Bluebird Care
Braintree, Essex
2015.06 - 2018.01
General care in clients homes. Assist with personal care, hygiene and toileting. Prepare meals. Supervise taking medication. General light household duties. Take clients to appointments and out for recreational visits i.e. garden nurseries.
Education
City and Guilds 709 Hotel Reception - Hospitality
Harlow Technical College
Harlow, Essex 1982.09 - 1983.06
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Pearson Edexcel
2016.01 - 2017.01
Skills
- person centred approach with a good level of care and empathy
- manual handling
- hygiene assistance
- good level of social and communication skills
- flexible and adaptable according to the needs of individuals
- enthusiastic in organising and partaking in enrichment activities including bingo, quizzes, crafts
Affiliations
- I've been an avid knitter since the age of 10 and have in the past made garments for friends and family, personal clients and colleagues.
- I love quizzes, both compiling and taking part and regularly attend a local quiz night
- Spending valuable time with friends and family including my daughter and 4 year old grandson
- Attending various live music events, cinema and theatre
Timeline
Support care worker
Tabor Day Centre
2021.10 - Current
Personal care assistant
Christine Pinnell
2016.07 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care
Pearson Edexcel
2016.01 - 2017.01
Domiciliary care assistant
Bluebird Care
2015.06 - 2018.01
City and Guilds 709 Hotel Reception - Hospitality
Harlow Technical College
1982.09 - 1983.06