Updated 7 months ago
I am a compassionate and dedicated support worker with a passion for empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest. With several years of experience in providing personal care and emotional support, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for those I work with. I am skilled in providing practical assistance with daily tasks, promoting independence, and offering emotional support to people from diverse backgrounds. My empathetic nature and excellent communication skills allow me to build strong, trusting relationships with individuals, their families, and other professionals. I approach every situation with patience, respect, and a positive attitude, ensuring that the needs of those I support are always prioritized.
In my previous roles I would fluctuate from the elderly care to even children depending on the flexibility of my employers and company which can show how flexible any pattern and shifts has, with clients booking me months ahead in advance to better concentrate adequate and centred care to a client.
This job has taught me caring for people is more than just a smile but helping them in a vast number of areas and understanding the difference. It has made me comfortable to contribute in an individual’s life with adequate help, a set of values and protocols followed be observed to ensure that your client is well cared for.
Below are my job roles and duties I fulfilled in the past jobs:
1. Person-Centered Approach
• Client-Focused Care: Ability to tailor support to meet the specific needs, preferences, and goals of each individual.
• Empowerment: Helping clients gain autonomy and independence, fostering a sense of control over their lives.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety Protocols
• Risk Assessment: Skilled at identifying potential hazards and taking steps to mitigate risks to the client and the environment.
• Emergency Response: Knowing how to act quickly and appropriately in emergencies, such as medical incidents or safety concerns.
3. Professional Boundaries
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries between personal and professional life, ensuring that clients receive support without any conflicts of interest.
• Understanding the importance of respecting clients’ privacy and confidentiality in all situations.
4. Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
• Teamwork: Effectively working alongside other professionals like social workers, healthcare staff, and family members to ensure comprehensive support for the client.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: Clear communication and coordination with other service providers, ensuring a holistic approach to client care.
5. Report Writing and Documentation
• Accurate Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed and accurate records of client progress, incidents, and care plans in line with legal and organizational standards.
• Clear Documentation: Writing concise, comprehensive reports that can be used for assessment, care planning, and audits.
6. Legal and Ethical Knowledge
• Confidentiality: Understanding and adhering to privacy laws and regulations such as GDPR (in the EU) or HIPAA (in the U.S.).
• Advocacy and Consent: Being aware of and advocating for clients' rights, including obtaining informed consent when necessary.
• Safeguarding and Protection: Ensuring that vulnerable clients are protected from harm and abuse by following safeguarding policies and procedures.
7. Adaptability and Problem-Solving
• Flexibility: Adapting to the needs of clients and changes in care plans, especially in complex or unpredictable situations.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: Using creativity and resourcefulness to address challenges and improve the quality of care provided.
8. Effective Communication
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Being able to communicate clearly with clients who have varying levels of ability, and recognizing non-verbal cues.
• Listening Skills: Being attentive to clients' needs, ensuring their concerns and preferences are heard and understood.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving disagreements or misunderstandings between clients, families, or team members in a calm and constructive manner.
9. Emotional Intelligence
• Self-Awareness: Understanding one’s emotional triggers and managing them to maintain professional conduct.
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrating genuine care for clients’ emotional and physical well-being, while maintaining a calm, reassuring presence.
• Handling Stress: Remaining composed under pressure, and using stress management strategies to ensure high levels of care.
10. Cultural Competency
• Respect for Diversity: Recognizing and respecting cultural, religious, and socio-economic differences, and adjusting care to be culturally sensitive.
• Inclusion: Creating an environment where all clients feel valued, regardless of their background or condition.
11. Training and Development
I am a compassionate and dedicated support worker with a passion for empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest. With several years of experience in providing personal care and emotional support, I am committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for those I work with. I am skilled in providing practical assistance with daily tasks, promoting independence, and offering emotional support to people from diverse backgrounds. My empathetic nature and excellent communication skills allow me to build strong, trusting relationships with individuals, their families, and other professionals. I approach every situation with patience, respect, and a positive attitude, ensuring that the needs of those I support are always prioritized.
In my previous roles I would fluctuate from the elderly care to even children depending on the flexibility of my employers and company which can show how flexible any pattern and shifts has, with clients booking me months ahead in advance to better concentrate adequate and centred care to a client.
This job has taught me caring for people is more than just a smile but helping them in a vast number of areas and understanding the difference. It has made me comfortable to contribute in an individual’s life with adequate help, a set of values and protocols followed be observed to ensure that your client is well cared for.
Below are my job roles and duties I fulfilled in the past jobs:
1. Person-Centered Approach
• Client-Focused Care: Ability to tailor support to meet the specific needs, preferences, and goals of each individual.
• Empowerment: Helping clients gain autonomy and independence, fostering a sense of control over their lives.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety Protocols
• Risk Assessment: Skilled at identifying potential hazards and taking steps to mitigate risks to the client and the environment.
• Emergency Response: Knowing how to act quickly and appropriately in emergencies, such as medical incidents or safety concerns.
3. Professional Boundaries
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries between personal and professional life, ensuring that clients receive support without any conflicts of interest.
• Understanding the importance of respecting clients’ privacy and confidentiality in all situations.
4. Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
• Teamwork: Effectively working alongside other professionals like social workers, healthcare staff, and family members to ensure comprehensive support for the client.
• Interdisciplinary Communication: Clear communication and coordination with other service providers, ensuring a holistic approach to client care.
5. Report Writing and Documentation
• Accurate Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed and accurate records of client progress, incidents, and care plans in line with legal and organizational standards.
• Clear Documentation: Writing concise, comprehensive reports that can be used for assessment, care planning, and audits.
6. Legal and Ethical Knowledge
• Confidentiality: Understanding and adhering to privacy laws and regulations such as GDPR (in the EU) or HIPAA (in the U.S.).
• Advocacy and Consent: Being aware of and advocating for clients' rights, including obtaining informed consent when necessary.
• Safeguarding and Protection: Ensuring that vulnerable clients are protected from harm and abuse by following safeguarding policies and procedures.
7. Adaptability and Problem-Solving
• Flexibility: Adapting to the needs of clients and changes in care plans, especially in complex or unpredictable situations.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: Using creativity and resourcefulness to address challenges and improve the quality of care provided.
8. Effective Communication
• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication: Being able to communicate clearly with clients who have varying levels of ability, and recognizing non-verbal cues.
• Listening Skills: Being attentive to clients' needs, ensuring their concerns and preferences are heard and understood.
• Conflict Resolution: Addressing and resolving disagreements or misunderstandings between clients, families, or team members in a calm and constructive manner.
9. Emotional Intelligence
• Self-Awareness: Understanding one’s emotional triggers and managing them to maintain professional conduct.
• Empathy and Compassion: Demonstrating genuine care for clients’ emotional and physical well-being, while maintaining a calm, reassuring presence.
• Handling Stress: Remaining composed under pressure, and using stress management strategies to ensure high levels of care.
10. Cultural Competency
• Respect for Diversity: Recognizing and respecting cultural, religious, and socio-economic differences, and adjusting care to be culturally sensitive.
• Inclusion: Creating an environment where all clients feel valued, regardless of their background or condition.
11. Training and Development
Profile Information
General Care Experience
Live in care work, Home Care, Other Care Work, Care for close relative or loved one
Looking for work in the following locations:
London, South East, Berkshire, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Middlesex, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Surrey, West Sussex, South West, Bath Avon, Bournemouth, Bristol, Bristol Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Isles of Scilly, North Somerset, Poole, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Midlands, Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, West Midlands, Birmingham, Ceredigion, Hereford and Worcester , Shropshire, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Worcestershire, North West, Cheshire, Cumberland, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester, Merseyside, Warrington, North, Bradford, County Durham, Cumbria, Darlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, Hartlepool, Kingston upon Hull, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Humberside, North Yorkshire, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Tyne And Wear, West Yorkshire, York
Additional Information
English Language Level
Advanced
Driving Licence
Provisional License
Care Skills
- Brain Injury
- Catheter Care
- Children / Young People
- COSHH Training
- Dementia
- Epilepsy / Buccal midazolam
- Incontinence
- Learning Disability
- Manual Handling
- Medication Training
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinsons
- Peg Feeding
- Personal Care
- Spinal Injury
- Stroke
Current DBS
Yes
