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

Supporting adults with learning disabilities with day to day tasks, personal care, administering medication, support with meals, taking them out into the community or for health appointments. All paper work related to health I over see and complete, supporting staff with health related concerns.

8/10

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

I have learnt how to do an A-D and A-G assessment on patients, (Manual blood pressure, Resp rates) Developed knowledge in health conditions and pharmacology.

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy developing my knowledge and skills in practise.

6/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Not very well, Left without knowing what room to be in. Lack of communication between lecturers and the university class

4/10

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

I receive a lot of support, monthly supervisions and manager and seniors always happy to help and support me.

9/10

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

Given detailed lectures to support through my work and developed great knowledge from this.

8/10

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

As I have been in my role for 6 years, within my setting it hasn't impacted on my day to day job but has increased my skills whilst on placement.

8/10

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.)

Within my company there are plenty of training to go on to develop and refresh skills and knowledge.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend MacIntyre to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

MacIntyre is a wonderful company to work for, the support they give the residents here is amazing. Staff are interactive and positive throughout the shift and interactions with the people we support. Very professional and supportive.

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

Be open minded, think about how to approach a person, think about basics such as personal care and how to interact with different people. Take time to develop a great relationship with the guys. Support them how you would want yourself or family to be supported.

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