- Road cycling and walking
- Knitting and sewing
- Cooking and baking
Tracy Randall-Highfield
Shrewsbury,Shropshire
Summary
Self-motivated Carer experienced in delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Provided support through challenging circumstances, ensuring clients are treated with dignity and respect. Collaborated effectively in team settings to execute care plans while adhering to policies and procedures.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Domiciliary Care Assistant
Bluebird Care
shrewsbury, salop
03.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to promote dignity and independence.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene to promote dignity.
- Assisted patients with feeding, drinking, and administering medication.
- Provided companionship, actively listening to clients, and engaging in meaningful conversation to combat loneliness.
- Encouraged independence and self-esteem by enabling patients to complete personal tasks independently.
- Maintained detailed records of care provided, medication administered, and client progress for healthcare continuity.
- Observed and monitored patients' physical well-being and reported changes to senior staff members, recording health conditions for reference.
- Acted quickly and appropriately during emergencies, following various protocols depending on the situation.
- Applied patience and understanding to manage challenging behaviour, ensuring a calm and safe environment.
- Assisted clients with transportation needs, facilitating mobility through walking and wheelchair support.
- Managed household tasks, including cleaning, laundry, and shopping, to maintain a safe and hygienic living environment.
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy, respecting clients' rights and personal preferences.
Teacher assistsant primary
Shroshire Council
myddle, salop
09.2004 - 03.2018
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction.
- Planned and implemented lessons utilising a variety of teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans in accordance with the national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards.
- Facilitated a positive learning environment by applying classroom management techniques effectively, fostering student respect and cooperation.
- Observed and assessed student performance to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
- Adapted classes to meet requirements of special needs children.
- Counselled students working through educational, personal and behavioural problems.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians during parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills through inquiry-based learning activities and discussions.
Education
Care Certificate - Care certificate
Bluebird care
Shrewsbury01-2019
NNEB - Nusery nurse
Tamworth College
Tamworth01-1988
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication support
- Personal care tasks
- Dementia awareness
- Disability support
- Patient observation
- First Aid
- Manual handling
- Environmental safety
- Accident prevention strategies
- Care documentation
- Confidentiality compliance
- Family engagement
- Dignified support
- Safeguarding practices
- Person centred care
- Full UK driving license
Interests
Timeline
Domiciliary Care Assistant
Bluebird Care
03.2019 - Current
Teacher assistsant primary
Shroshire Council
09.2004 - 03.2018
Care Certificate - Care certificate
Bluebird care
NNEB - Nusery nurse
Tamworth College