With over 15 years of experience as a Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker, I have developed a deep understanding of compassionate, person-centred care across a range of healthcare settings. My career has taken me through Mental Health Adult Inpatient Acute Wards, older adults’ wards, and residen...MoreWith over 15 years of experience as a Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker, I have developed a deep understanding of compassionate, person-centred care across a range of healthcare settings. My career has taken me through Mental Health Adult Inpatient Acute Wards, older adults’ wards, and residential care homes, where I have supported individuals with diverse and often complex needs.
In mental health care, I worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients through acute phases of illness, providing both emotional and practical assistance to promote recovery and stability. I learned to respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations, using empathy, active listening, and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and dignity at all times. My experience also involved monitoring patients’ mental state, assisting with treatment plans, and maintaining accurate documentation to support continuity of care.
In older adults’ and residential settings, I provided holistic care that focused on enhancing quality of life and preserving independence. This included assisting with personal care, mobility, medication prompts, and daily living activities, while also fostering meaningful relationships built on trust and respect. Working with residents with dementia and other age-related conditions taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of clear, compassionate communication.
Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in delivering complex care, including supporting individuals with dual diagnoses, physical disabilities, and long-term health conditions. This required a high level of clinical awareness, attention to detail, and collaboration with nurses and allied professionals to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred interventions. I take pride in maintaining professional standards, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and promoting wellbeing in every aspect of care.
My extensive experience has strengthened my values of empathy, respect, and integrity. I approach each person as an individual with unique needs, backgrounds, and strengths. The relationships I build with patients, families, and colleagues are grounded in trust, dignity, and a shared commitment to recovery and quality of life.
After 15 years in the field, I remain deeply passionate about healthcare and continuously seek opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully. My dedication to delivering high-quality, holistic care continues to motivate me to expand my knowledge and skills to make a lasting difference in people’s lives.
Hourly
Daily
25 per hour
Short notice care
Short notice care
30 per hour
Overnight
Sleeping
100 per 10 hour
Waking
30 per hour
Live-in
Part time
250 per day
Full time
1,550 per week
Vetted & approved
All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved” status
DBS/PVG/NI Access
Enhanced
DBS for
Adult & Child
Issue date
25/02/2016
Interview status
Interviewed
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Verified
Sarah o is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
Two checkable references available on request from the carer
With over 15 years of experience as a Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker, I have developed a deep understanding of compassionate, person-centred care across a range of healthcare settings. My career has taken me through Mental Health Adult Inpatient Acute Wards, older adults’ wards, and residen...MoreWith over 15 years of experience as a Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker, I have developed a deep understanding of compassionate, person-centred care across a range of healthcare settings. My career has taken me through Mental Health Adult Inpatient Acute Wards, older adults’ wards, and residential care homes, where I have supported individuals with diverse and often complex needs.
In mental health care, I worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients through acute phases of illness, providing both emotional and practical assistance to promote recovery and stability. I learned to respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations, using empathy, active listening, and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety and dignity at all times. My experience also involved monitoring patients’ mental state, assisting with treatment plans, and maintaining accurate documentation to support continuity of care.
In older adults’ and residential settings, I provided holistic care that focused on enhancing quality of life and preserving independence. This included assisting with personal care, mobility, medication prompts, and daily living activities, while also fostering meaningful relationships built on trust and respect. Working with residents with dementia and other age-related conditions taught me patience, adaptability, and the importance of clear, compassionate communication.
Throughout my career, I have been actively involved in delivering complex care, including supporting individuals with dual diagnoses, physical disabilities, and long-term health conditions. This required a high level of clinical awareness, attention to detail, and collaboration with nurses and allied professionals to ensure safe, effective, and person-centred interventions. I take pride in maintaining professional standards, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and promoting wellbeing in every aspect of care.
My extensive experience has strengthened my values of empathy, respect, and integrity. I approach each person as an individual with unique needs, backgrounds, and strengths. The relationships I build with patients, families, and colleagues are grounded in trust, dignity, and a shared commitment to recovery and quality of life.
After 15 years in the field, I remain deeply passionate about healthcare and continuously seek opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully. My dedication to delivering high-quality, holistic care continues to motivate me to expand my knowledge and skills to make a lasting difference in people’s lives.