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Mary J
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36 miles away | Castle douglas, DG7
10 years of experience
2859 hours worked
1 Recommendation
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Personal Statement: A well-mannered, polite and hardworking care assistant who is able to work closely with other healthcare professionals in any pressurised environment. Has an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of clients under my care, and has a long tra...More Personal Statement: A well-mannered, polite and hardworking care assistant who is able to work closely with other healthcare professionals in any pressurised environment. Has an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of clients under my care, and has a long track record of not only maintaining service standards but also improving them. Has the hands on experience and technical expertise required to contribute to the on-going support of both patients and carers alike. I am committed to quality, always acts with integrity and is constantly striving to be the best at whatever I do. Right now, I would like to work for a successful company that offers great opportunities for career development. Areas of Expertise: Healthcare . Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to patients at all times. . Comprehensive understanding of residential, dementia and nursing care. . Assisting in the implementation of treatment and care plans. . Helping service users to maintain and development social, self-help, occupational and personal skills. . Awareness of COSHH, Health and Safety, infection control regulations, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Risk Management and confidentiality. . Fully aware and respectful of a patient’s rights, as well as their religious and cultural beliefs. . Ability to record patient observations accurately and report any issues of concern. Personal . Able to work within unpredictable circumstances. . Can remain calm in difficult situations and support others at the same time. . Experience of working with service users who have serious offending behaviours. . Willing to undertake training needs and attend study days as appropriate. . Good verbal, written and communication skills along with an excellent telephone etiquette. . Physically fit and able to carry heavy loads ad stand for long period of time. Career History Beauty and Massage Therapist, Nail Technician - specialises shellac, gel and acrylic nails from July 2011 until 2014 Home/Community Care Assistant - visiting elderly houses from 2014 until 2016 Hotel- from 2016 until 2017 Community Integrated Care - working as Support Worker from October 2016 until 2017 Live-in Care - October 2017 to June 2020 . Responsible for ensuring that people receive the very best standards of care and support at the centre and in their own home. Key duties include counselling, assisting with personal care, washing and bathing, administration of medication, meal preparation, light domestic duties and social activities. Duties . Taking and recording a patient’s temperature, pulse and respiration. . Maintaining the comfort and dignity of patients at all times. Providing emotional support to patients and cares. . Helping patients to dress and undress. . Keeping all consultation rooms organised, tidy and well stocked. . Preparing patients for examination. . Supporting the work of qualified nurses. Chaperoning and escorting patients whilst they are in the health centre. . Promoting independent living. Safeguard a patient’s property and belongings. Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary Hospital NHS (Healthcare & Support Services) 2019
Hourly
Daily
£20 per hour
Overnight
Sleeping
£80 per 8 hour
Waking
£20 per hour
Live-in
Part time
£150 per day
Full time
£1126 per week
Vetted & approved
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DBS/PVG/NI Access
PVG
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Interviewed
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mary j is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
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Two reference checks available on request from the carer
Personal Statement: A well-mannered, polite and hardworking care assistant who is able to work closely with other healthcare professionals in any pressurised environment. Has an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of clients under my care, and has a long tra...More Personal Statement: A well-mannered, polite and hardworking care assistant who is able to work closely with other healthcare professionals in any pressurised environment. Has an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of clients under my care, and has a long track record of not only maintaining service standards but also improving them. Has the hands on experience and technical expertise required to contribute to the on-going support of both patients and carers alike. I am committed to quality, always acts with integrity and is constantly striving to be the best at whatever I do. Right now, I would like to work for a successful company that offers great opportunities for career development. Areas of Expertise: Healthcare . Providing confidentiality, dignity and privacy to patients at all times. . Comprehensive understanding of residential, dementia and nursing care. . Assisting in the implementation of treatment and care plans. . Helping service users to maintain and development social, self-help, occupational and personal skills. . Awareness of COSHH, Health and Safety, infection control regulations, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Risk Management and confidentiality. . Fully aware and respectful of a patient’s rights, as well as their religious and cultural beliefs. . Ability to record patient observations accurately and report any issues of concern. Personal . Able to work within unpredictable circumstances. . Can remain calm in difficult situations and support others at the same time. . Experience of working with service users who have serious offending behaviours. . Willing to undertake training needs and attend study days as appropriate. . Good verbal, written and communication skills along with an excellent telephone etiquette. . Physically fit and able to carry heavy loads ad stand for long period of time. Career History Beauty and Massage Therapist, Nail Technician - specialises shellac, gel and acrylic nails from July 2011 until 2014 Home/Community Care Assistant - visiting elderly houses from 2014 until 2016 Hotel- from 2016 until 2017 Community Integrated Care - working as Support Worker from October 2016 until 2017 Live-in Care - October 2017 to June 2020 . Responsible for ensuring that people receive the very best standards of care and support at the centre and in their own home. Key duties include counselling, assisting with personal care, washing and bathing, administration of medication, meal preparation, light domestic duties and social activities. Duties . Taking and recording a patient’s temperature, pulse and respiration. . Maintaining the comfort and dignity of patients at all times. Providing emotional support to patients and cares. . Helping patients to dress and undress. . Keeping all consultation rooms organised, tidy and well stocked. . Preparing patients for examination. . Supporting the work of qualified nurses. Chaperoning and escorting patients whilst they are in the health centre. . Promoting independent living. Safeguard a patient’s property and belongings. Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary Hospital NHS (Healthcare & Support Services) 2019
Specialist care
Early stage dementia
Late stage dementia
COPD
Stroke
Parkinson's disease
Incontinence
Physical disabilities
Mental health
PEG feeding
Catheter care
Palliative care
Stoma care
+9
Personal care
Dressing/undressing
Bathroom assistance
Personal care
Mobility assistance
Exercise
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and Handling
Companionship and house tasks
Languages spoken
Tagalog/Filipino
English
Interests and hobbies
Art/Culture
Computers & Technology
Cooking
Exercise
Food & Wine
Movies
Music
Reading
Travel
Has driving licence
Owns a car
Non-smoker
Qualification
First aid
Client recommendations
Rita M
25 Sep 2023
Excellent
Mary has so many skills that she brought to look after mum (and us). A real asset, nothing was too much trouble for Mary. Her attention to detail very evident. Keen to learn to benefit mums ways..and always smiling. Thank you Mary, you’re a gem.
Vetted & approved
All Curam carers go through a comprehensive checking process before they receive our “Vetted & approved”status
DBS/PVG/NI Access
PVG
Interview status
Interviewed
Photo comparison
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mary j is insured for care work carried out through Curam platform
See details
Two reference checks available on request from the carer
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