Support Worker with eight years comprehensive experience in care home environments. Builds rapport with empathy and compassion. Strong medication administration and clinical observation skills. I apply person-centred care approach to promote dignity and independence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior care worker
Private Home
Midrand, South Africa
07.2017 - Current
Assisted with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence support
Frequently check up on patients to monitor their vital signs, help them move from place to place, deliver meals, feed patients
Helped them use the toilet , bath and communicate with patients about their symptoms and needs
Supported service users to remain independent in their own homes in accordance with their support plan
Provided personal care which includes washing, dressing, bathing, toileting and medication support
Helped with social duties such as preparing meals, cleaning, shopping and bill payments
Always being aware of personal needs and requirements of the service user through communicating with family members, friends and other health professionals
Maintained records, observing and promptly reporting any changes or concerns in the service user's condition
Assisted service user's to access the toilet facilities, emptying commodes and disposal of incontinence materials, using agreed and safety procedures.
Senior Support Worker
The Wellness factor
Midrands, South Africa
01.2016 - 02.2016
Provides ongoing, quality care to children suffering from epilepsy and autism discreet assistance with the activitiof daily living, such as bathing, dressing and incontinence
Provided treatment, care and support for children with mental health problems
Offered information and practical guidance to help you understand the condition, cope with day-to-day challenges and prepare for the future
Provided personal care, such as showering, dressing, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing
Maintained records and reporting any changes, assisting with meal preparation and providing emotional support and companionship
Providing companionship to the care recipient and accompaning them int heir daily routine and activities
Assistng with patient hygiene,physical comfort,eating , drinking and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes
Organizing and maintaining medication closet and first aid supplies
Aiding patients with walking and limb exercises to improve strength and balance
Maintaning clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
Communicated updated changes to safeguarding standards and legislation with wider team for continued compliance.
Monitored standards of care, providing relevant training and mentoring to ensure consistently high-quality services.
Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
Monitored and evaluated patients' health, wellbeing and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
Transported clients to appointments using hoists and mobility aids.
Cooked healthy meals to uplift clients and meet dietary requirements.
Senior Support Worker
Melrose Manor
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2016 - 06.2017
Care provider offering more than 10+ years of expertise, providing in- home care service ,complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care, hygiene and providing companionship
Experienced in working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client's needs
Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail
Provided compassionate patient care and communication, upholding high standards of health, hygiene and dignity at all times.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary health teams to maximise opportunities for therapeutic care.
Supported service users in daily routines and activities, encouraging progress in self care and rehabilitation.
Communicated updated changes to safeguarding standards and legislation with wider team for continued compliance.
Regularly evaluated company care standards and service provisions, implementing necessary changes for continued best practices.
Maintained safe, secure environments for service users, providing protection from possible harm or risk.
Handled new employee inductions, offering ongoing training and support for optimum care of staff and service users.
Monitored and evaluated patients' health, wellbeing and progress to mitigate potential health risks.
Developed and implemented cohesive care plans for patients according to individual needs.
Promoted community engagement and sense of belonging.
Liaised with family members to organise activities and deliver updates on client progress.
Administered medication to safeguard health and wellbeing.
Performed end-of-life care for terminally ill patients.
Assisted patients with daily personal, hygiene and incontinence care.
Participated in delivery of therapeutic care treatments under supervision of qualified staff.
Assisted with lesson planning, maintain a clean and safe environment and communicate with families organised a consistent daily routine for children, Including sufficient meals, naptimes, playtimesand educational activities
Support autistic children accessing and participating in the community
Support in daily activities such as shopping, cleaning and attending appointments
Support children with disabilities to access and maintain work, or other vocational experiences
Performed risk assessments to children with epilepsy
Providing advice, education and guidance to children with epilepsy and their families
Working to minimise the psychosocial impact of epilepsy.