Aicha Barrie
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated and highly responsible young person with experience in elderly care, dementia awareness, and palliative care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in maintaining dignity in care, providing meal assistance, and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for clients. Known for being trustworthy and reliable, with strong verbal communication abilities and resilience under pressure. Proficient in home cleaning techniques, food preparation, and beverage service, complemented by a solid understanding of food safety. Committed to delivering compassionate in-home care while continuously enhancing skills to support career growth in the healthcare sector.
Outgoing Waitress eager to assist team and willing to take on any task. Experienced at helping guests feel welcome while responding to questions in friendly and knowledgeable manner.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
carer
family member
Southampton, Hampshire
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
- Offered companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness in patients.
- Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
- Assisted with mobility to ensure safety and prevent accidents.
- Adhered strictly to privacy rules, respecting the confidentiality rights of all clients.
- Administered medication, ensuring correct dosage and timing.
- Utilised active listening skills whilst engaging in conversation with clients, boosting their mood and overall happiness level.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for all residents, reducing risk of falls or injuries.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of clients, providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
- Encouraged social interaction for improved mental health amongst residents.
- Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
- Cooked, cleaned and provided companionship to elderly patients.
- Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
Waitress
Jays cafe
Southampton, Hampshire
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Optimised workflow in busy periods through successful coordination with the kitchen staff.
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensured balanced till at end of shift.
- Met special dietary requests with careful preparation and presentation of dishes.
Education
GCSEs - awaiting results
Redbridge community school
Southampton 04.2020 - 06.2025
Skills
- Understanding boundaries
- Home cleaning techniques
- Dementia care
- Dementia awareness
- Palliative Care
- Meal assistance
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Dignity in care
- In-home care
- Elderly care
- English fluency
- Resilient under pressure
- Tea and coffee brewing
- Patience and composure
- Cash handling
- Customer Service
- Table clearing
- Verbal communication
- Food preparation
- Table serving
- Food and beverage service
- Food safety understanding
- Highly responsible and reliable
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
carer
family member
01.2025 - 04.2025
Waitress
Jays cafe
04.2024 - 07.2024
GCSEs - awaiting results
Redbridge community school
04.2020 - 06.2025
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