Compassionate Dementia Carer with Administrative Skills

Walda Azevedo

I am looking for a position where I can use my skills as a professional carer working with dementia patients. Preferably in a nursing home environment. With solid training and my previous work experiences I have good administrative and listening skills that are necessary in a nursing home. Relevant Professional Training

CPR Training. USA

Use of mechanical lifting hoists. NHS UK

Managing challenging behavior in dementia patients. NHS UK Managing fire emergencies in a nursing home environment. NHS UK Relevant Work Experience

2017-2020 Redfield Lodge, Bristol UK.

Carer in specialized nursing home for dementia patients. Managed many aspects of patients’ daily lives: Providing emotional support, listening to patient needs, assist with mobility, bathing, washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meal routines. Recording changes in behaviors and moods, making notes and providing nursing staff with daily patient reports.

2015-2017 Personal Assistant and Carer. Milan, Italy Worked in a home environment providing round the clock support for an elderly lady. Managed her daily routine including, personal care, assisting with mobility, shopping, meal preparation. Ensured correct medications were taken daily, liaison with her medical staff and making appointments as necessary.

Other work experience and training:

Italian Language Teacher 2011 to 2013. Florence, Italy. Taught Italian conversation and grammar to students. And provided a course on Italian culture.

Educated at University UNIUBE, Brazil as teacher.

Personal Information

Languages: English, Italian, Portuguese. All fluent. ***************@*****.*** Cell: 816-***-****

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