Support worker - Beech Cliffe Ltd
(2023-12)
- To meet all residents' needs in the evening, overnight and in the morning
- Following training, to demonstrate understanding of the needs of our residents, the causes of these needs (their Autistic Spectrum Condition), and to act in a way that meets these needs by following residents' person centred care plans
- Following training in Positive Behaviour Support and low arousal techniques, to understand that our residents may display behaviour that can be described as challenging and to be able to deal with that behaviour appropriately and in line with the training provided, including supporting fellow workers should they need assistance with the person they are supporting
- To reflect on all aspects of performance and to use this reflection to improve practice in future, both individually and as part of formal and informal supervision meetings
- Share all responsibilities and work as a team, both with your resident's co-workers and the rest of the household, to promote consistency of approach and a stable, predictable environment that supports personalised routines and activities for our residents
- As a result of training, to develop skills and use communication strategies that support our residents to communicate their needs and to be as independent as possible
- Administer medication to residents, following medication training and according to procedure
- Support residents who are temporarily sick or, following training, requiring minor first aid; to contact out of hours medical services and/or emergency services and organise hospital attendance if required
Support worker - Amazing Grace Care Center
(2022-07 - 2023-07)
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and wellbeing needs
- Led group activity programmes to support independence and encourage community inclusion
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene
- Administered medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, providing safe, secure spaces for service users to interact and socialise
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action
- Promoted personal wellbeing and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in varying elevations and obstacles
- Provided physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential
- Conducted one-to-one and group support sessions, helping service users to achieve care plan objectives
- Continuously promoted best practices in health, safety and security to safeguard service user welfare
- Monitored and documented client behaviours, activities and development, aiding appropriate care plan management
Health and Safety Coordinator - High Touch Manpower solution
(2016-01 - 2022-06)
- Educated contractors on best practices to establish safe systems of work
- Instructed staff during fire drills, communicating evacuation routes and proper reporting techniques
- Designed programmes, policies and procedures to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards
- Devised appropriate risk management plans to set clear objectives to improve staff welfare and regulation compliance
- Promoted responsible health and safety culture across departments
- Developed safety policies and procedures for use at medical facilities
- Responded to reported emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency
- Regularly inspected facilities to ensure adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses, documenting findings appropriately
- Organised toolbox talks and site safety meetings
- Managed employee satisfaction and wellbeing through health and safety programs
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine causes, making recommendations for corrective action
- Collaborated with external authorities to enforce rules and regulations
- Prioritised health and safety when working on projects for clients across industries
ICT Teacher - Broadmind School
(2013-08 - 2015-12)
- Kept ICT hardware and software well-maintained and fully functioning, completing maintenance and updates according to manufacturer requirements
- Enforced school-wide behavioural policy within classroom setting to minimise low-level disruption and enhance learning
- Maintained and enforced stringent security and data protection measures at all times
- Gave students regular constructive feedback to improve learning outcomes and comprehension
- Accommodated students with additional learning needs by differentiating lesson delivery and objectives as appropriate
- Marked student work thoroughly in line with school policy
- Set goals to challenge students of all backgrounds and abilities
- Managed and adapted classes to involve and motivate students
- Developed and maintained positive rapport with annual cohort of students
- Met with both students and parents to report progress and address learning challenges
- Kept detailed records of student progress and completed reports to parents and carers
Mathematics and English teacher - National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
(2012-06 - 2013-06)
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding
- Managed challenging behaviour with firm and fair style
- Applied differentiated teaching methods to meet varied student needs
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language
- Spoke clearly and concisely for optimised student comprehension
- Tutored students struggling with specific barriers to learning
- Offered personalised constructive feedback to improve student development
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability
- Provided engaging educational resources to broaden student learning tools
