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Maureen Clark in St.Helens, aged 51, has recently completed her NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care with CTS Training.
CTS Training Assessor Gail Mahoney has nominated Maureen for our ‘Learner of the Quarter Award’ because of her desire and outstanding dedication to complete her NVQ and become a qualified Senior Carer despite having no experience working in care. Gail explains, “Maureen is a very helpful individual with a professional and caring approach. However when I first met her she new very little about working in care and lacked a great deal in confidence. Now she is not only a quality Senior Carer, oozing confidence, she has an NVQ qualification that matches her skills and job role helping and guiding all new staff, the transformation is fantastic”.
Maureen has only been employed at St Helens Hall, an Orchard Care Home, for less than 2 years. Prior to this she worked as a machinist in a factory for over 30 years. She moved to St Helens Hall in 2008 as a house keeper to work along side her daughter. Maureen loved spending time with the residents but never thought she would be able to start a new career as a care assistant at the age of 49, especially with no experience. Chris Woods, Care Manager for St Helens Hall, gave Maureen the confidence to take that step. Chris elaborates on Maureen’s considerate manner saying, “Maureen has a natural caring nature, I could see how much she enjoyed talking and getting to know the residents and knew it would be the best move for everyone involved. I have now gained a qualified Senior Carer who works extremely hard and is loved by all the residents. It is these qualities amongst others that CTS Assessor Gail saw whilst working closely with Maureen. She is a credit to us all”. Within the 2 years Maureen has moved from a House Keeper to a Care Assistant to Senior Carer. To get there she has completed her NVQ L2 and L3 in Health and Social Care through CTS Training. Maureen says “I had very little confidence and no experience and with the help from Gail my assessor I have now achieved so much. She is a superb lady who has supported and guided me step by step to achieve my goals. My NVQ did not interfere with my personal life whatsoever, it has been brilliant, I could not have asked for more”. Maureen’s only regret is that she wishes she had gone into care earlier and completed her NVQ’s sooner, “I love everything about my job and loved completing my NVQ’s with CTS Training”. CTS Training work alongside Orchard Care Homes to help qualify all their staff at all their care homes. This ensure that the highest standard of care is delivered to all their residents at all times, as well as motivating and developing staff members.
CTS Training Assessor Gail Mahoney has nominated Maureen for our ‘Learner of the Quarter Award’ because of her desire and outstanding dedication to complete her NVQ and become a qualified Senior Carer despite having no experience working in care. Gail explains, “Maureen is a very helpful individual with a professional and caring approach. However when I first met her she new very little about working in care and lacked a great deal in confidence. Now she is not only a quality Senior Carer, oozing confidence, she has an NVQ qualification that matches her skills and job role helping and guiding all new staff, the transformation is fantastic”.
Maureen has only been employed at St Helens Hall, an Orchard Care Home, for less than 2 years. Prior to this she worked as a machinist in a factory for over 30 years. She moved to St Helens Hall in 2008 as a house keeper to work along side her daughter. Maureen loved spending time with the residents but never thought she would be able to start a new career as a care assistant at the age of 49, especially with no experience. Chris Woods, Care Manager for St Helens Hall, gave Maureen the confidence to take that step. Chris elaborates on Maureen’s considerate manner saying, “Maureen has a natural caring nature, I could see how much she enjoyed talking and getting to know the residents and knew it would be the best move for everyone involved. I have now gained a qualified Senior Carer who works extremely hard and is loved by all the residents. It is these qualities amongst others that CTS Assessor Gail saw whilst working closely with Maureen. She is a credit to us all”. Within the 2 years Maureen has moved from a House Keeper to a Care Assistant to Senior Carer. To get there she has completed her NVQ L2 and L3 in Health and Social Care through CTS Training. Maureen says “I had very little confidence and no experience and with the help from Gail my assessor I have now achieved so much. She is a superb lady who has supported and guided me step by step to achieve my goals. My NVQ did not interfere with my personal life whatsoever, it has been brilliant, I could not have asked for more”. Maureen’s only regret is that she wishes she had gone into care earlier and completed her NVQ’s sooner, “I love everything about my job and loved completing my NVQ’s with CTS Training”. CTS Training work alongside Orchard Care Homes to help qualify all their staff at all their care homes. This ensure that the highest standard of care is delivered to all their residents at all times, as well as motivating and developing staff members.
Orchard Care Assistant Trevor Edwards from Penwortham, has recently completed his NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, through studying with CTS Training Limited.
NVQ Assessor, Mandy Hanson has nominated Trevor because of his hard work, dedication and determination to complete his award despite facing barriers along the way, “He is a fantastic person who was extremely enthusiastic in completing his assignments and gathering evidence for his portfolio”.
With just 30% left of his award to complete Trevor received some worrying news that his father had been involved in a terrible incident and he therefore went to help and support his family. Thankfully his father made a great recovery however Trevor had fallen behind with his award but managed to pull out all the stops to make sure he completed his award to the highest standard possible. Lynne Walsh, Manager for Longridge describes Trevor as a very caring and bubbly character. “The standard of care Trevor shows is evident in the way that he interacts with clients, their families and colleagues, he genuinely cares for others. For Trevor to receive his qualifications is a wonderful achievement, as it endorses his ability to hit the highest of standards time and time again no matter what obstacles he may face along the way. He has been a real pleasure to work with and a true credit to himself and Longridge”. Trevor has worked at Longridge, an Orchard Care Home, for the past 18 Months, within this time he has managed to completed his NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social Care, he was also a runner up in The Orchard Care homes carer award and has now achieved Learner Of The Quarter with CTS showing the respect he has for his own personal development and for the care he gives to others. Whilst studying for his NVQ’s, Trevor says, “I have enjoyed every bit of it. My Assessor was great and supported me throughout my course. I would highly recommend this course to everybody.”
NVQ Assessor, Mandy Hanson has nominated Trevor because of his hard work, dedication and determination to complete his award despite facing barriers along the way, “He is a fantastic person who was extremely enthusiastic in completing his assignments and gathering evidence for his portfolio”.
With just 30% left of his award to complete Trevor received some worrying news that his father had been involved in a terrible incident and he therefore went to help and support his family. Thankfully his father made a great recovery however Trevor had fallen behind with his award but managed to pull out all the stops to make sure he completed his award to the highest standard possible. Lynne Walsh, Manager for Longridge describes Trevor as a very caring and bubbly character. “The standard of care Trevor shows is evident in the way that he interacts with clients, their families and colleagues, he genuinely cares for others. For Trevor to receive his qualifications is a wonderful achievement, as it endorses his ability to hit the highest of standards time and time again no matter what obstacles he may face along the way. He has been a real pleasure to work with and a true credit to himself and Longridge”. Trevor has worked at Longridge, an Orchard Care Home, for the past 18 Months, within this time he has managed to completed his NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and Social Care, he was also a runner up in The Orchard Care homes carer award and has now achieved Learner Of The Quarter with CTS showing the respect he has for his own personal development and for the care he gives to others. Whilst studying for his NVQ’s, Trevor says, “I have enjoyed every bit of it. My Assessor was great and supported me throughout my course. I would highly recommend this course to everybody.”
Care Assistant Salema Khatoon from Hilltop Lodge in Wolverhampton, aged 26, has recently completed her NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, through studying with CTS Training Limited.
NVQ Assessor Amanda Brown has nominated Salema because of her motivation and dedication in achieving her NVQ to the highest standard and becoming a qualified care assistant despite language barriers and taking care of loved ones. Amanda explains “Salema has excelled herself in working very hard to achieve her NVQ; she committed to completing her award by ensuring she attended appointments even if this meant coming into work on days off. Salema is a kind and caring person who dealt with the needs and well-being of others as well as finding time to study. For this, she truly deserves recognition for her achievement”. Salmena who was originally born in Bangladeshi has worked for Hilltop Lodge for just over 6 months and despite English not being her first language requested as soon as she started that once her induction period was over she wanted to enrol with CTS Training for her Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. It then only took Salema another 3 months to complete not only her NVQ but also her Adult Numeracy Level 1 Award, this determination makes evident the respect she has for her own personal development and for the care she gives to others. Hilltop Lodge Home Manager, Peggy, is delighted for Salema. Peggy says, “I have noticed that Salema has a lot more confidence in her role now and has worked really hard to get this award. She is a committed individual, who never lets us down. She is very respectful to residents and other staff members at all times and is very much liked and valued within the team. Her Assessor has been a real help, I could not have asked for better”.
NVQ Assessor Amanda Brown has nominated Salema because of her motivation and dedication in achieving her NVQ to the highest standard and becoming a qualified care assistant despite language barriers and taking care of loved ones. Amanda explains “Salema has excelled herself in working very hard to achieve her NVQ; she committed to completing her award by ensuring she attended appointments even if this meant coming into work on days off. Salema is a kind and caring person who dealt with the needs and well-being of others as well as finding time to study. For this, she truly deserves recognition for her achievement”. Salmena who was originally born in Bangladeshi has worked for Hilltop Lodge for just over 6 months and despite English not being her first language requested as soon as she started that once her induction period was over she wanted to enrol with CTS Training for her Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. It then only took Salema another 3 months to complete not only her NVQ but also her Adult Numeracy Level 1 Award, this determination makes evident the respect she has for her own personal development and for the care she gives to others. Hilltop Lodge Home Manager, Peggy, is delighted for Salema. Peggy says, “I have noticed that Salema has a lot more confidence in her role now and has worked really hard to get this award. She is a committed individual, who never lets us down. She is very respectful to residents and other staff members at all times and is very much liked and valued within the team. Her Assessor has been a real help, I could not have asked for better”.
Amazing Achievements for Thornton
Orchard Care Homes Thornton Hall and Lodge in Liverpool opened less than 12 months ago, and through hard work and dedication 27 team members have achieved an NVQ in either Health and Social Care or Cleaning and Support. This amazing achievement was recognised in an award ceremony held by Penny Chandler Operations Director. CTS are the preferred training provider for the Orchard Care homes Group.
Home manager Paul Ashmore added: "I am so proud of the team here, they really have made a tremendous effort. "For so many to pass their NVQs in such a short time shows fantastic commitment both to their individual development and to each other." "But most importantly it shows just how dedicated they are to the care and comfort of our residents." Orchard Care Homes' operations director Phil Tomlinson added: "I would like to congratulate the Thornton team for their amazing achievement. "We are big believers in career development and have in place an excellent training programme. "The team at Thornton have shown that together we are able to offer real opportunities for our people to better their careers."
Orchard Care Homes Thornton Hall and Lodge in Liverpool opened less than 12 months ago, and through hard work and dedication 27 team members have achieved an NVQ in either Health and Social Care or Cleaning and Support. This amazing achievement was recognised in an award ceremony held by Penny Chandler Operations Director. CTS are the preferred training provider for the Orchard Care homes Group.
Home manager Paul Ashmore added: "I am so proud of the team here, they really have made a tremendous effort. "For so many to pass their NVQs in such a short time shows fantastic commitment both to their individual development and to each other." "But most importantly it shows just how dedicated they are to the care and comfort of our residents." Orchard Care Homes' operations director Phil Tomlinson added: "I would like to congratulate the Thornton team for their amazing achievement. "We are big believers in career development and have in place an excellent training programme. "The team at Thornton have shown that together we are able to offer real opportunities for our people to better their careers."
Donisthorpe Duo win Achievement Awards
- CTS Training has awarded their Learner of the Quarter jointly this month to two care assistants working at Donisthorpe Hall, Leeds. Grzegorz Pruszak and Analiza Aranas were nominated by their NVQ Assessor Mary Sibson for outstanding achievement.
Donisthorpe Training Manager, Gill Stanyon, agrees with Mary’s choice in nominations and says; “you can clearly see how completing their NVQ qualifications has made a difference to both staff members. Both have achieved nationally recognised vocational award in health and social care plus both Analiza and Grzegorz have gained confidence and developed their social skills.”
- CTS Training has awarded their Learner of the Quarter jointly this month to two care assistants working at Donisthorpe Hall, Leeds. Grzegorz Pruszak and Analiza Aranas were nominated by their NVQ Assessor Mary Sibson for outstanding achievement.
Donisthorpe Training Manager, Gill Stanyon, agrees with Mary’s choice in nominations and says; “you can clearly see how completing their NVQ qualifications has made a difference to both staff members. Both have achieved nationally recognised vocational award in health and social care plus both Analiza and Grzegorz have gained confidence and developed their social skills.”
