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Darren Goodman

Bristol,Avon

Summary

Highly-organized Care Support Worker with over 15 years of working in diverse environments. Exceptional ability to build personal connections with a high caseload of residents with varying needs. Experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to tailor support to meet individual requirements.

Responsible gardener with an extensive background in landscaping and planting trees and palms. Goes the extra mile to remove weeds and replant yards to shape and style garden.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

St Monica Trust
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diet.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help client achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Scheduled and accompanied client to medical appointments.
  • Accompanied client to appointments, ensuring punctuality while providing emotional support during visits.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging client in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Supported client with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Care Assistant

St. Monica's Trust
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided care and support to people living with dementia.
  • Supported clients with bathing, washing and toileting.
  • Promoted client independence by providing motivation throughout daily tasks.
  • Maintained excellent client relationships by offering practical and emotional support throughout care.
  • Communicated with clients to better understand goals and develop strategies to achieve them.
  • Provided emotional support to make families and patients feel comfortable and supported.
  • Assisted with feeding and drinking tasks when required by clients.
  • Provided clients with exciting and mentally stimulating activities to improve quality of life.
  • Listened to patient complaints and feedback, actioning improvement to increase quality of care.
  • Proactively asked patients and colleagues for feedback on personal performance to enhance skills and care delivery.
  • Maintained client confidentiality at all times in line with organisational guidelines.
  • Looked after clients' physical, emotional and social needs using person-centred approach.

Care Support Worker

Milestones Trust
10.2007 - 06.2022
  • Supported people with dementia, learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
  • Assisted residents with personal hygiene requirements, in accordance with individual care plans.
  • Built special relationships with residents and developed extended relationships with their families, increasing resident satisfaction.
  • Assisted service users in preparing for the day with bathing, dressing and providing toilet assistance.
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with patients by providing continuous support and delivering best possible care.
  • Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.
  • Interpreted and adhered to care plans, seeking clarification from senior providers to maintain quality care.
  • Kept gardens healthy, beautiful and well maintained by providing extra attention and care to all plants and garden growth.
  • Kept gardening machines and tools in excellent working order through regular servicing, inspections and maintenance.
  • Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free.
  • Grew healthy and vibrant plants by watering, weeding and applying pesticide.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on lawn mowers, hedge cutters and other machinery, keeping equipment in good working order.

Support Worker

Brandon Trust
11.2005 - 09.2007
  • Supported individuals with profound learning difficulties
  • Escorted clients to shops, appointments and special events, tailoring service to meet mobility and personal needs of individuals.
  • Provided support in social, physical and emotional areas to assist clients with integrating into the local community.
  • Tracked and documented client behaviours, activity engagement, skills development and notable incidents.
  • Provided comprehensive personal care, offering ADL and mobility assistance to support comfort and dignity.

Gardener/Handy-man

Acorn nurseries
04.2003 - 05.2005
  • Picked litter and appropriately disposed of waste to maintain clear, tidy gardens.
  • Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on lawnmowers, hedge cutters and other machinery, keeping equipment in good working order.
  • Grew healthy and vibrant plants by watering, weeding and applying pesticide.
  • Planted trees, plants, shrubs, hedges and grass as requested by clients.
  • Mowed and edged grassed areas regularly, maintaining trimmed appearance and excellent grass health.
  • Applied herbicides to grounds and garden areas to control weeds.
  • Monitored inventory to identify low stock items and make orders to fulfil job requirements.
  • Used wide range of tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools to complete garden projects.
  • Reported major repairs to supervisor for further action for swift resolution.
  • Undertook day-to-day record keeping to help with planning and realistic forecasting.
  • Stored tools securely after use to limit exposure to weather elements and prevent damage.
  • Complied with health and safety using equipment and tools and wore protective clothing.
  • Kept interior and exterior of buildings clean, safe and welcoming.
  • Removed snow from walkways and parking areas, depositing rock salt to prevent falls.
  • Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Kept detailed and accurate records of all maintenance work, logging labour hours and materials to track costs.
  • Secured all doors and windows after hours to prevent theft and trespassers.
  • Placed rubbish, garden clippings and other types of debris in proper receptacles to keep grounds neat and manicured.

Gardener

Self-employed
05.1997 - 04.2003
  • Provided lawn care and landscaping services to residential and commercial customers.
  • Disposed of any unwanted weeds, debris, and other materials.
  • Consulted with clients to better understand garden needs, vision and requirements.
  • Grew healthy and vibrant plants by watering, weeding and applying pesticides.
  • Planted trees, plants, shrubs, hedges and grass as requested by clients.
  • Mowed and edged grassed areas regularly, maintaining atrimmed appearance and excellent grass health.
  • Used wide range of tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools to complete garden projects.

Education

GCSEs -

Greenway boy school
1984

Skills

  • Safeguarding policy knowledge
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Palliative care
  • Mobility support
  • Behavioural observation
  • Long-term care
  • Activity planning and development
  • Daily living assistance
  • Mental health support
  • Lawnmower operation
  • Landscape gardening
  • Flower planting and maintenance
  • Weed removal
  • Pesticide application
  • Lawn maintenance
  • Tree and hedge cutting
  • Painting
  • Power tools
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Carpentry
  • Landscaping

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

St Monica Trust
01.2024 - Current

Care Assistant

St. Monica's Trust
07.2022 - Current

Care Support Worker

Milestones Trust
10.2007 - 06.2022

Support Worker

Brandon Trust
11.2005 - 09.2007

Gardener/Handy-man

Acorn nurseries
04.2003 - 05.2005

Gardener

Self-employed
05.1997 - 04.2003

GCSEs -

Greenway boy school

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