Care assstant Review

by Paragon Skills

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am a health care assistant in a dementia care home I help to provide good quality care to the residents and assist them with daily tasks such as personal care and feeding

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I learned how to communicate better and overcome barriers of communication. I also learned how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Meeting with my assessor, she always encouraged me and made sure I was on target with my qualification

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured I understand what I needed to do and had regular contact with my assessor

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My employer was good and allowed me to see my assessor during work hours

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My assessor was Brilliant she supported me on the phone and email if I ever needed help between visits, she also made sure we met at least once a month to discuss and go through any work outstanding

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The training company paragon was fantastic they encouraged me to complete my qualification and offered support throughout.. if I was to do another qualification I would definitely use paragon

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Not known

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They are amazing very supportive and nothing is too much for them. My assessor was very knowledgeable and understood my job role

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?

Go for it!!! Its the best thing you could do