Elderly Care in East Riding of Yorkshire

| I have level 3 NVQ I have over 35 years experience of working within the Health Sector. I have lots of experience of working with the elderly with dementia and I hopefully have made a difference whilst caring in the community for the vulnerable. I also have had personal experience with dementia with a close family member.

| I’ve now got 40 hours work thank you for looking. I have lived in the area for 8 years and have always loved helping and working with older people. As a Care Assistant with NVQ 2 & 3 in Health & Social Care, I am fully versed in EMI care; assisting in medication, personal care and feeding. I have 30 years experience of working in nursing homes and providing care for people (and their pets) in their own homes. Full references

| I am a hardworking and determined individual holding a background in providing patient-centred care with a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles and practices and proven experience providing efficient patient care in their own home, ward based and within other health care settings. My skills include but are not limited to nutritional encouragement, safe moving and handling, infection control, medication administration and patient advocacy. I am a friendly and highly motivated individual with exquisite bedside manner, excellent communication skills and the ability to demonstrate effective time management. I provide dignified care to my best ability with a positive attitude and obtain the ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations. I am a Dementia Friend and have obtained my Care Certificate along with other certificates such as End of Life Care and Medication Administration, Manual Handling and First Aid. I hold a full UK driving licence and have access to my own car.

| I’ve done placements at care homes before in the past, and I have recently finished college with my level 2 health and social care and continuing on to do my level 3 certificate.