Care Assistant
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With over 10 years of experience in care, I have gained my NVQ level 3 and ensured that residents in a range of care homes have lived comfortably. I have experience providing personal care to individuals and ensuring they have a comfortable, engaging place to live when they are not with their families. I have a passion for caring for individuals, which has been evident in my previous workplaces.
During my time working in care, I have developed a deeper understanding of legislation and policy, which has greatly influenced my work with both the young and the elderly. Continuing my work in the care industry is important to me, and learning new ways of working is something I am confident I can adapt into my practice.
Care Assistant - Hollymead Care Home - Wickford, Essex
(2024-04)
During my time at Hollymead Care Home, I developed a range of skills which helped in my understanding of care to provide me the opportunity to undertake and pass my NVQ.
Care Team Leader - CC The Laurels Care Home - Wickford, Essex
(2023-12 - 2024-04)
I thoroughly enjoyed my role as a Care Team Leader during my time at the care home. In this role, I was tasked with ensuring the floor I was assigned to ran without interruption. Working both as part of a team and independently was important in this role to help make the residents as comfortable as possible.
Nursery Practitioner - The Day Nursery - Rawreth, Essex
(2023-01 - 2023-03)
My time at The Day Nursery provided me with insight into childcare and how this differs from the adult care industry.
Care Team Leader - Runwood Care Homes - Wickford, Essex
(2022-08 - 2023-01)
During my time as a Care Team Leader at Runwood Homes, my responsibilities included medication management, organisation, and staff deployment. I ran a small team of staff members assigned to a floor to ensure it met CQC standards. Although I ran the team, I was always involved in the care and delegated different roles to those who worked alongside me.
Hotel Porter - Radisson Hotel Group - Heathrow, London
(2022-04 - 2022-06)
Working for the Radisson Hotel Group gave me the opportunity to learn in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. In this role, I was tasked with taking and fulfilling customer requests, which had to be handled in a timely manner. The shifts were extended, allowing me to gain experience working under pressure with strict time constraints.
COVID-19 Tester - MyHealthcare Clinic - Heathrow, London
(2022-01 - 2022-03)
As a COVID-19 Tester, I was tasked with collecting test samples from holiday-goers. During this time, I took samples from children aged 5 to adults in their elderly years. This role was important during the pandemic, when the world was put on pause. Having compassion for those who visited the testing facility was important for ensuring the clients were comfortable with both nasal and throat swabs.
Home Carer - N/A - West Drayton, London
(2021-10 - 2022-01)
This working period is to cover a gap in my employment while I look after my father. He was diagnosed with blood clots in his neck, which led to him having multiple TIA's, strokes and seizures.
Care Assistant - Clarity Home Care - West Drayton, London
(2021-04 - 2021-10)
At Clarity Home Care, I provided care to a range of clients in the community. I provided care for a range of ages, from children to the elderly. The people I cared for had a range of challenges, including learning difficulties and mobility challenges, as well as medication needs. I received extensive on-the-job training, which provided me with the opportunity to learn about the range of needs individuals face.
Home Carer - N/A - West Drayton, London
(2020-06 - 2021-04)
This covers a gap in my employment due to providing care for my mother. My mother was diagnosed with epilepsy, and she was unable to leave the house alone. During this time, I would attend her appointments and take her out of the house for her everyday activities.
Hospital Porter - Ealing Hospital - Ealing, London
(2018-04 - 2020-06)
As a hospital porter, I was tasked with moving patients around the hospital and ensuring their comfort during their stay. Aiding patients to and during their appointments was a highlight of the job as it allowed me to get to know new people and put my people skills into practice. As the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United Kingdom, I was tasked with aiding the deceased.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care - Adult Care - t2 Group (2026-01)
