I am a positive and compassionate individual who understands the importance of being empathetic and respectful when working with people who have special needs and care requirements. Throughout my career I have worked in a range of clinical and domestic settings, providing me with a wealth of knowledge of different diseases and disabilities. I have worked on cases with mental health requirements and challenging behaviour and am comfortable and competent when dealing with complex characteristics of care and caring for individuals with varying needs. I am also an ambassador for a local mental health charity and am involved in various other charitable projects in my spare time alongside my other interests and past times. My relevant training includes; - NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care - Mental Health Awareness (Accredited) - Health and Safety - Safeguarding Adults and Children - Food Hygiene - Infection Control - Fire Safety - RIDDOR -COSHH -Moving and Assisting Theory (Accredited) - QA Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid (Accredited) - QA Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (Accredited) - Level 2 Canine First Aid (Accredited) - Medication Administration Training (Accredited) - Epilepsy and Administration of Buccal Midazolam - External Feeding Tube Training - Acquired Brain Injury Training - Online Awareness Training- Safeguarding and Protection, Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Tail Lift Operator, Supporting People with Diabetes Mellitus, Mental Capacity Act, Common Induction Standards, Dementia