ESTHER NGUGI
Support Worker
Crowthorne Berkshire
Summary
Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial, and social skills, helping clients integrate into the community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with four years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Norwood Org Uk
03.2024 - Current
- Monitoring progress and documenting patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Facilitating medication administration according to prescribed schedules and doses.
- Improving independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
- Managing household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to maintain a clean and organized living environment for clients.
- Enhancing client comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Actively participating in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the home support worker field.
- Contributing to a positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues and maintaining open lines of communication within the caregiving team.
- Monitoring client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Assisting patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Following nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraging patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Providing compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Ensuring client safety by identifying potential hazards in the home environment and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Monitoring vital signs and reporting health concerns to healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
Support Worker
Mextemps Healthcare Recruitment
02.2022 - Current
- Provides personalized care and support to individuals with diverse needs, enhancing their quality of life.
- Participates in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge, staying informed about best practices in care.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate care services, ensuring a holistic approach to client health.
- Monitors client health and well-being, swiftly responding to emergencies and liaising with healthcare providers as necessary.
- Assists clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, promoting independence.
- Offers emotional support and companionship, reducing feelings of isolation among clients.
- Generates detailed reports to document clients' progress.
Support worker
Top Class Quality Services
06.2021 - Current
- Assists with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Leads group activity programs to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Monitors individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Uses excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
- Delivers high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalized care plans.
- Administers medication with rigorous planning and recordkeeping.
Support worker
Purley Park Trust
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Assists with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Leads group activity programs to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Monitors individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Plans prepares, and serves meals for clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Provides physical and emotional support, employing compassionate care to help individuals achieve their full potential.
- Builds strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
- Monitors and documented client behaviors, activities, and development, aiding appropriate care plan management.
Support worker
Blissful Agency
02.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
- Led group activity programs to support independence and encourage community inclusion.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals for clients, strictly following prescribed dietary orders.
- Improved health outcomes by delivering consistent care in collaboration with the nursing team.
- Promoted personal well-being and independence, building service user confidence through social and community interaction.
- Reported on service user progress to senior staff, addressing concerns and suggesting appropriate action.
- Monitored individuals' progress, continuously updating and adjusting care plans to meet health and well-being needs.
- Built strong patient relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.
Stay in the UK
Unemployed
12.2017 - 01.2019
Evangelist
Anglican Church Of Kenya
06.1994 - 01.2017
- Built a network of positive relationships with church members and local community.
- Provided pastoral care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Visited different areas of the community to spread awareness of activities and show support to the sick, elderly, and disabled.
- Planned church activities to help raise funds for charitable causes.
- Acknowledged contributions of the local community to the church through public announcements.
- Offered spiritual support at homes and hospitals.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, and pastoral care programs.
Education
Support Worker - Social Care
Top Class Quality Services Trainings
Certificate of Higher Education - Theological Education by Extension
A.C.K
Nyeri, Kenya01-1993
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - A level
Charity Secondary
Nyeri Kenya01-1992
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - O Level
Charity Primary
Nyeri, Kenya01-1987
Under Parents
Under Parents
Nyeri, Kenya01-1976
Skills
Care management
Care needs assessment
Cleaning and sanitizing
Patient companionship
Mobility assistance
Personal hygiene assistance
Verbal and written communication skills
First aid and safety
Chronic disease management
Housekeeping tasks
Timeline
Support Worker
Norwood Org Uk
03.2024 - Current
Support worker
Purley Park Trust
03.2022 - 02.2024
Support Worker
Mextemps Healthcare Recruitment
02.2022 - Current
Support worker
Top Class Quality Services
06.2021 - Current
Support worker
Blissful Agency
02.2019 - 01.2020
Stay in the UK
Unemployed
12.2017 - 01.2019
Evangelist
Anglican Church Of Kenya
06.1994 - 01.2017
Support Worker - Social Care
Top Class Quality Services Trainings
Certificate of Higher Education - Theological Education by Extension
A.C.K
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - A level
Charity Secondary
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - O Level
Charity Primary
Under Parents
Under Parents