Home Care in Kirkcudbright

Mary J

21+ Yrs Exp.

✅ DBS Checked & Insured

"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. NHS (Healthcare & Support Services) 2019 "