Amanda Gundry
Purbrook,Hampshire
Summary
Adept at effective communication and teamwork, actively listening to needs and responding appropriately. Demonstrates strong attention to detail, ensuring all requirements are met, such as maintaining stock levels and displays. Enthusiastic and positive, with a keen willingness to learn new skills relevant to the role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Community Care Worker
Lovedean Homecare Limited
Waterlooville, Hampshire
2023.12 - Current
- Documented daily care activities to provide comprehensive patient records.
- Monitored patient condition, timely reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Aided mobility-impaired individuals, improving their ease of movement within their homes.
- Respected cultural beliefs and practices whilst delivering personalised care services.
- Administered medication, enhancing health status of patients.
- Demonstrated patience and understanding during challenging situations, promoting a calm atmosphere.
- Upheld high standards of confidentiality regarding sensitive personal information about clients.
- Offered palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
- Delivered personal care to service users, from housekeeping to shopping and meal preparation.
Community care worker
Altonian Care
Alton, Hampshire
2021.06 - 2023.10
Learning support assistant
Hampshire County Council
Liphook, Hampshire
2011.01 - 2021.06
- Accompanied school trips, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all pupils involved.
- Adapted teaching approach according to students' unique needs, achieving better comprehension.
- Enhanced classroom environment with creative teaching methods.
- Developed tailored learning plans for individualised student progression.
- Assisted teacher in maintaining a clean and organised classroom environment for optimal learning conditions.
- Collaborated with teachers for development of effective learning plans.
- Monitored pupil progress closely, providing timely feedback to teachers and parents.
- Improved student engagement by providing one-on-one support and guidance.
- Assisted struggling pupils during class hours, leading to improved grades over time.
- Supported children with special educational needs, promoting inclusivity within the school environment.
- Offered support to special needs students, guaranteeing safety and access to equitable learning.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays for daily lessons.
Customer sales assistant
Waterstones
Alton, Hampshire
2011.10 - 2014.09
- Oriented new staff members, fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously without compromising on quality of service provided.
- Prioritised tasks effectively in fast-paced retail settings.
- Maintained shop floor cleanliness for an inviting shopping environment.
- Enhanced customer engagement by offering product knowledge and advice.
- Assisted customers to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Stocked, replenished and organised shelves to ensure consistent levels of product availability.
- Promoted customer loyalty scheme at checkout.
- Displayed wares in temporary structures at markets to attract new customers.
Learning support assistant
Hampshire County Council
Alton, Hampshire
2006.09 - 2010.12
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting teaching and learning in schools
Alton College
Alton, Hampshire 2008.09 - 2009.07
Certificate in retail customer service skills
Ncfe
Alton, Hampshire 2007.09 - 2008.04
Level 2 adult literacy
Alton College
Alton, Hampshire 2009.09 - 2010.06
A-Levels - Archaeology
Alton College
Alton, Hampshire 2004.09 - 2005.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
College Alton
Alton, Hampshire 2003.09 - 2004.06
Access to learning level 2
College Alton
Alton, Hampshire 2003.09 - 2004.10
CSE in English Language, Geography, Mathematics, Combined Science. OLEVEL in information studies
Horndean Comprehensive School
Horndean, Hampshire 1981.09 - 1986.07
Skills
Organisational skills Prioritising tasks and good time keeping
Communication Listening to a person's needs and responding accordingly
Attention to detail Making sure that all needs and requirements are met Egstock levels and displays
Positivity and enthusiasm Willingness to learn new skills for my role
Affiliations
- I've always been a keen gardener and enjoy the outdoors. I have a good knowledge of plants and I am always keen to learn more. I am currently building a bigger pond to house my goldfish.
- I enjoy making miniatures. These are handcrafted items that take patience and skill to achieve.
- I love to travel and I am currently ticking off countries in Europe.
- I like to knit and crochet. Usually items for my family.
- I'm interested in geology. Fossils, rocks and shells.
Timeline
Community Care Worker
Lovedean Homecare Limited
2023.12 - Current
Community care worker
Altonian Care
2021.06 - 2023.10
Customer sales assistant
Waterstones
2011.10 - 2014.09
Learning support assistant
Hampshire County Council
2011.01 - 2021.06
Level 2 adult literacy
Alton College
2009.09 - 2010.06
NVQ Level 3 - Supporting teaching and learning in schools
Alton College
2008.09 - 2009.07
Certificate in retail customer service skills
Ncfe
2007.09 - 2008.04
Learning support assistant
Hampshire County Council
2006.09 - 2010.12
A-Levels - Archaeology
Alton College
2004.09 - 2005.06
GCSEs - Mathematics
College Alton
2003.09 - 2004.06
Access to learning level 2
College Alton
2003.09 - 2004.10
CSE in English Language, Geography, Mathematics, Combined Science. OLEVEL in information studies
Horndean Comprehensive School
1981.09 - 1986.07