Profile: I have worked in a specialist dementia team for 9 years, caring for 21 years in total including in a private nursing home, a residential home and in the community and at an older peoples’ day centre. I was nominated for the Pride of Bracknell award, being described as: “Down to earth, genuine, thoughtful, kind spirited, showing empathy to all, dealing with difficult situations, challenging behaviour, complex needs and going the extra mile to improve the lives of people with dementia and their families.” I am described as a very friendly and approachable person, and a versatile ray of sunshine to all those I assist, and that I have understanding and patience in bucket loads. I am offering full support, mentally, emotionally and physically to bring a little relief, joy and happiness to people with dementia and their carers/ families. Advice and signposting if needed, to other organisations.
Additional training/skills : NVQ 3. Health/social care; NOCN Level 2 working with people with dementia and their carers (training by Admiral nurses); Understanding dementia; Activities and meaningful occupation for people with dementia; Dr Gemma Jones – Care giving in dementia, introduction and advanced parts 1,2,3; Safeguarding adults level 1&2; Equality and diversity awareness for front line social care staff; Care skills for older people; Managing challenging behaviour; Mental capacity act workshop; Medication workshop; Safe handling of medications; Understanding Parkinson’s; Moving and handling; Palliative care; Long term conditions (stroke); First aid workshop (1 day); Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (COPD); Loss and bereavement; Induction to health and safety; Health and safety in the workplace level 2; Decontamination in health and social care level 2; Autism; Fire awareness workshop; Child protection; Mentoring- peer partnership workshop; Food safety in catering level 2; Handling of complaints.
