Alastair Cummings
Glasgow ,West Dunbartonshire
Summary
Highly skilled Porter with 10 years experience, being part of a team with the lowest waiting times across NHS Scotland, Therefore I am Confident in my ability to work in a team and my adaptability. I am dedicated to supporting other staff, With a commitment to learning and seeking opportunities for personal development and team success. Not only that, but I have learned many transferable skills applicable to this industry such as Communication skills, Health and Safety, team work, Organisational skills, waste management, Physical stamina. Eager to commit myself fully to a new exciting industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Hospital Porter
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
Glasgow/Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire
10.2015 - Current
- Collected waste and recycling materials, promoting eco-friendly practices.
- Routinely had over 50+ patients each day to transport around hospital.
- Took deliveries of stock every day, between 10–20 cages each day.
- Emptied around 20+ bins every day, 6–10 times each day.
- Promptly answered calls from nursing staff.
- Basic life support trained and trained with medical emergencies.
- Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising patient wait times.
- Streamlined workflow to reduce stress for other staff
- Assisted in stock rotation tasks and maintained accurate inventory count.
- Carried out regular waste removal, mopping and sweeping, maintaining clean environments throughout shift.
- Achieved timely delivery of lab specimens for prompt diagnosis.
- Ran delivery and acceptance service for clean and dirty linen, aiding smooth-running laundry provisions.
- Used Washing and Drying machines to clean and dried around 100+ mops every day in line with infection control.
- Employed manual handling knowledge to lift and move equipment safely.
- Facilitated safe transportation of patients to minimise distress and discomfort.
- Removed rubbish, kept bin, compactor and skip area clean and orderly.
Education
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education
C-TEC
Glasgow08.2010
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
C-TEC
Glasgow08.2010
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics
C-TEC
Glasgow08.2010
Skills
- Waste management
- Work prioritisation
- Basic life support
- Spot cleaning
- Customer Service
- Cultural awareness
- Communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking capability
- Punctuality and reliability
- Recycling procedures
- Team player
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent stamina
- Team collaboration
- Receiving and unloading deliveries
Hobbies
Spending time with my dog
Reading
Movies
Painting
Cooking
Baking
Running
Music
Learning
Timeline
Hospital Porter
Golden Jubilee National Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education
C-TEC
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
C-TEC
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics
C-TEC
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