Dianne Rose

I'm a part time mental health support worker for a local mental health charity and work with people aged 65 and over with moderate to severe mental health difficulties. I would describe this type of job as challenging, rewarding and quite enjoyable. I've had to temporarily interrupt my career because of my younger sister falling ill. I now want to return to work with more limited hours.

Personal profile and Skills:
Energetic and enthusiastic
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to adapt to any situation

Organized and effective in prioritizing workloads
I enjoy reading, browsing art galleries and cooking.

Education

Five GCSEs (A-C) including English and maths
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
BA Honours in Social Studies
Ma in Nursing

Dementia Care Level 2 BTEC Certificate

Work Experience

Health care assistant - Bimp Medical Care
Duties included:

Helping patients to wash or shower
Serving food and, if necessary, helping patients to eat
Making and changing beds
Turning patients who are confined to their beds to avoid pressure sores
Talking with patients to help them feel less lonely or anxious
Helping patients with mobility problems to move around
Helping patients to the toilet, giving out and collecting bedpans
Making sure the wards and patients’ home are tidy and equipment is in place

 

Mental health worker with North Wood Health Charity.
I offered support to bed bound patients.

I prepared reports on living conditions and assigning nurses to patients.
I was involved in building relationships with service users and their families.