Carer Review

My roles includes personal care, Meal preparation, Mobility assistance, Medication support, domestic duties, transfers, shopping. I provide care for service users and promote their well being and independence. I safeguard, report any concerns and make sure they are in a safe environment. I work with people with Learning difficulties, Dementia and various other illnesses and disabilities.

I developed my existing skill of interacting. I work with service users of all backgrounds. Particularly I’ve gained more experience with people with Learning disabilities. I have been able to adapt my communication to suit the service user’s communication needs. I find through more experience with people with Learning disabilities, I’m developing and learning new techniques.

I enjoy the programme very much. My tutor has adjusted our online classes to suit my learning needs. The course itself is very insightful and relevant to my role. I enjoy learning new information and getting a deeper understanding on topics I may have had basic knowledge on. I enjoy the support available to me from my tutor.

In my opinion the Programme is structured very well. I feel I have sufficient time between my online lessons to do assignments. The delivery of the work and how everything is formatted makes it relatively easy to understand. Also if there is anything I have difficulty with there are guides and my tutor is always at hand to help me navigate.

As an organisation on a whole, my employer and designated staff are at hand to help if I need it. My branch manager and field supervisor are very supportive and always check my progress. They arrange my work schedule in a way where I have enough time to do my studies and should any extra need arise they make adjustments.

I receive ample support from my training provider. Not only does my tutor make sure the content I need is readily available to me. But also I receive newsletter on safeguarding for example which is very useful as it keeps me updated and makes me aware of extra relevant information.

I believe that this qualification better equips me for my role. Example I am learning the laws and regulations in more depth so it helps me deal with situations better and never work outside of the scope of my role. This qualification also reinforces my responsibilities to the service user and I can give accurate information if needed.

There are no social activities, sports team or professional networking events that I know of at my work. I work in domiciliary homecare so the only contact I have with other co-workers are our I go to the office or I see other carers as I am travelling to the service user. It would be nice to have an extra curricular activity that involved work staff.

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I myself was recommended by a friend and I find this job flexible. I receive continual support and training. I have opportunities to further my development and career. I feel I am making a valuable contribution to the service users and their families. I feel appreciated and always get feedback.

I would advise them to be willing to learn. They need to be dedicated and be able to demonstrate compassion, care and respect. They need to have good listening, writing and speaking skills. Punctuality is very important and communication with the office is vital. Be prepared for changes happening at any giving moment.