Masnik

I am a 45 year old man with 2 grown-up children who live away from home. My early studies included a 2yr nursing course with an associate’s degree in Community Mental Health. My diverse employment over the years has afforded me various life skills which I feel makes me a good team player and an 'all rounder' for the caring profession which I have always been involved in. I currently work 2 half days for a lady at home in Essex; I have done so for the past 4yrs and have a close relationship with her and her family. I recently have been personal carer on a 48hr shift per week basis for a paraplegic which has just come to an end this week. Hence, I am looking to fill this position at this time. I am considered to be a kind and caring person who can adapt easily to situations and assume my role without being too forward. I have a high ethos of respect and trust for others and expect the same from others both in my profession and personal life.

• Providing everyday care to clients in their own homes

• Focusing on personal hygiene, mental stimulation and general well-being

• Ensuring clients’ homes are clean and comfortable

• Managing clients’ care logs and medical requirements

• Transporting clients to various appointments and activities

• Assisting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and general hygiene

• Creating work schedules and tasks for team members

• Fully aware and respectful of a patient’s rights, religious and cultural beliefs.

• Able to work and remain calm in difficult situations.

• Excellent knowledge of COSHH, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Risk management, Data Protection and confidentiality.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Able to record patient observations accurately and report any issues of concern.

• Proven experience of assisting in the implementation of treatment and care plans.

• Helping service users to maintain and develop social, self-help, occupational and personal skills.

• Preparation of meals and snacks and assisting with feeding when required

• Organising social events and activities designed to stimulate and entertain the residence

• Assisting residence with their daily ablutions

• Ensuring residence were comfortable and provided with required medication

• Updating daily care logs

• Preparing and distributing meals 

• 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 carers.

• 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.