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Carer Review

at Paragon Skills

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Bournemouth

Review Submitted: February 2022

Overall Rating

3.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Care for tetraplegic lady who needs all aspects of personal care, administering meds via peg, cough assist, domestic chores, ordering prescriptions and support on regular hospital visits.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I get to learn aspects in care that I wouldn't necessarily think applied until I research it more

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Using medical equipment such as eye gaze, cough assist
Listening more to both client and other staff and being more mindful of working methodically

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Excellent. I was struggling with time but they have been amazing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
Minimal
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Amazing loads x
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It enhances what I already know and it also provides more knowledge
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Paragon Skills to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing course and amazing support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Paragon Skills?
Just go for it
I have major confidence problems but this has made me more confident
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