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Raissa  lopes

Raissa lopes

Carer
Dubin

Summary

Dedicated care professional with extensive expertise in elderly assistance and disability support. Proficient in client assessment, nutrition planning, and dementia care, ensuring comprehensive personal care and palliative support. Demonstrates resilience in challenging situations, maintaining professional boundaries while providing empathetic service to vulnerable clients. Skilled in infection control, assistive technology use, and conflict resolution, with a strong commitment to reliable and trustworthy service delivery. Career goal: to enhance quality of life for clients through innovative care solutions.

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 community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 4 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.

Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, complemented by background in customer service and team collaboration. Demonstrates ability to adapt quickly and handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

Committed professional with focus on support and care in social work sector. Capable of enhancing individual well-being by providing tailored support, utilising skills in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Offering improved service delivery and client satisfaction through personalised care plans and effective communication.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Support worker

homecare
Wolverhampton
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.

Kitchen staff member

Africa village
Birmingham, west midlands
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Multi-tasked efficiently to meet strict deadlines.
  • Demonstrated teamwork by assisting fellow staff during peak hours.
  • Utilised knife skills, improving precision and reducing waste.
  • Managed time effectively during busy periods for optimal productivity.

Carer Assistant

GL SOLUTION
Birmingham, Uk
05.2017 - 01.2024
  • Assisted patients in the basic hygiene requirements, including bathing, washing and dressing.
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
  • Prepared and served nutritious meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements.

Care assistant

emlcare
Birmingham, west midlands
03.2019 - 08.2023
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Administered medication to patients, ensuring proper health management.
  • Organised recreational activities for improved social interaction amongst residents.

Education

SVQ Level 3 - Bachelors

Sandwel collegue
Westbron
09.2017 - Current

English level 1 - Esol

Sandwell College
07.2021

NVQ Level 1 - maths

Sandwell College
07.2023

Skills

  • Client assessment capabilities
  • Advanced driving licence
  • Nutrition planning competency
  • Empathy for clients
  • resilience in difficult situations
  • Palliative care understanding
  • Assistive technology use
  • Elderly assistance proficiency
  • Professional boundaries understanding
  • Dealing with vulnerable clients
  • Self-Management
  • reliable and trustworthy
  • Infection control knowledge
  • Dementia care expertise
  • Personal care assistance
  • Personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Care planning
  • Housekeeping management
  • Disability awareness
  • Disability support
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient interaction
  • Record-keeping

Languages

French
First language
English
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Support worker

homecare
07.2024 - 05.2025

Kitchen staff member

Africa village
12.2023 - 06.2024

Care assistant

emlcare
03.2019 - 08.2023

SVQ Level 3 - Bachelors

Sandwel collegue
09.2017 - Current

Carer Assistant

GL SOLUTION
05.2017 - 01.2024

English level 1 - Esol

Sandwell College

NVQ Level 1 - maths

Sandwell College
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