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Carol Collier

Carol Collier

Senior care assistant

QUALIFICATIONS

Level 3 Certificate

Language

Fluent English

Introducing

“I highly appreciate your help for my family in our most difficult time. We owed everyone at @Nightingale a big thank you and our life.”

Carol has worked with Nightingale house for 4 years as a senior but has been in care for 35 years so has a lot of experience and knowledge in how much care has change which benefits us greatly. Carol loves the residents and treats them as she would want to be treated and helps create a homely atmosphere. Carol has been a valued member of the team and has overcome challenges through a pandemic and supportive to structural changes to help improve the home for the residents.

Skills

Leading the care team on shift
Person-centred care
Medication administration
Monitoring resident health and wellbeing
Care planning and reviews
Risk assessments
Safeguarding
Supporting junior care staff
Handovers
Liaising with healthcare professionals
Communication with relatives
Food and fluid monitoring
Pressure-area care and skin integrity
Accident and incident reporting
Emergency response
Infection prevention and control
Record keeping and documentation
Staff competency, induction and mentoring
Checks and audits
Promoting choice, independence and social engagement
Safe and organised shift environment
Reporting staffing, performance and conduct concerns
Taking responsibility for the home during the shift