I also have learnt how to look after horses and horse ride because I have two of my own. I also have good child care skills because I used to have a regular babysitting job before I got my waitress job. I also look after my younger siblings regularly. Knowledge: I have a lot of knowledge on how to care and look after horses. One of the main reasons I have a lot of knowledge is because I go every day to muck them out and feed them.
I lived in my elder sisters hand-me-downs for many years. This has taught me, not only the value of money and material items, but also how to be patient. I can now employ patience within my work place, and can understand why life might be financially challenging for some of the elderly people that I look after. I was always considered as being a bit of a 'soft touch' when I was younger, constantly letting others have their way. In my older life, and particularly within my job role, this has taught me that I can be emphatic and sympathetic towards people.
I decided to choose one of my junior staff nurse as my learner. Hana (not real name), she is qualified State registered nurse (SRN) from Private Nursing College. She has been working in our hospital for six month and her appointment has been confirmed as staff nurse in organization. Hana look familiar with the ward facilities and common procedure in ward such as receive new admission, transfer out patient, writing nursing report and assist doctor whenever needed. Hana show interest in learning and willing to be my learner for the purpose of these assignment.
Unit 2 Understand what is required for competence in own work role 1.1 Describe the duties and responsibilities of own role I have worked with my current employer for five months. I have worked with clients with a wide range of mental, learning and physical disabilities within the community setting. My current job role is a 'care assistant'. I am responsible for providing support to the service user's, within their own homes which includes: Personal care, assisting with meal preparation, assisting with medication, assisting with meal planning, and maintaining records for continuity of care. I received an induction training course when I first joined the company, which provided me with specialized training relating to my job role sector.
Next, another important member of my family is my mother, who is very busy day and night in her office as a draftswoman. However, she stills finds time to talk to us, and get to know our personal issues. Born in such loving and fun family made me who I am today
I watched the nurse’s and talked with them about what they did and how they did it (and how much money they made). That was when I decided what I wanted to do. I wanted to be an ER Nurse. Prior to becoming a nurse, I had the opportunity to become a Certified Respiratory Therapist. I felt that would benefit me as I went to nursing school.
· 28/06/2013 – Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, with agincare. · 08/2014 – Currently doing my NVQ 3 in health and social care. Work Experience April 2012 – Present Agincourt Care Home, Dorchester Road, Weymouth, DT4 7LG. Care Assistant: I have gained considerable experience within my job role, for example keeping records, understanding the principles of health care and hygiene, helping clients with personal care, domestic cleaning and working as part of a team with resident’s family members and co-workers. I have also had the opportunity to step in as a senior member of staff, which involved: running of the shift, giving clear and simple instructions to co-workers, medication administration, managing well in incidences where the fire alarms have sounded, dealing with emergency services when needed including doctors and nurses.
I want to become a palliative social worker. I have dealt with many different hospice social workers in the last 20 years. I feel that it takes a special person to do the job that they have taken on due to dealing with the end of life issues that the patient and families are encountering. I know from dealing with the palliative social workers in my own families’ struggles, they are very compassionate and supportive and help with every step of the journey. With my grandma the social worker helped me to handle every aspect of her care and getting grandpa help coping with the impending loss of his wife.
Career choices for ISFJ personality types include: Health related fields, social worker, counseling, education and translator (BSM Consulting, Inc.). I currently work as a translator and it falls right in line with my personality type. I chose this career because, I can relate to the struggles of living in a foreign country. Being unable to speak the language to express what you want or need. I also worked for four years as a teacher.
I have a genuine interest in this field as when I was growing up I looked after my Nan who was heavily disabled. This is where I got a lot of satisfaction in caring as I could see my work generally making a difference to someone’s life. My first professional job in the care and nursing industry was as a Nursing Auxillary at the local General Hospital. I completed some basic training which I enjoyed immensely and ended up being placed onto the orthopedic ward. Car crash victims and knee and hip replacement patients were now part of my daily routine, As my time there grew I was invited to attend theatre a couple of times which boosted my skills and knowledge even more.