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Amanda Kenmuir

Hurlford

Summary

I would describe myself as a well-presented, hard-working individual. I have a mature outlook, excellent communication skills and I enjoy working with the public to provide high standard quality care. It is important to me to have a sociable and approachable attitude, so individuals feel relaxed and welcomed . I am willing to take on any necessary training to enhance my skills and learning to ensure duties are carried out in the most professional and safest way. From having my daughter, I am eager to get back into the world of work and meet new people and have wonderful conversations. I have a great attention to detail and love to support individuals with compassionate care and support. I am very empathetic towards others and love to help improve someones quality of life and making them feel valued is a very rewarding feeling for me. From my gran having a brain tumour, I know the importance of ensuring hobbies and activities are not lost or put to the side. It is important to me to have a sociable and approachable attitude, so individuals feel relaxed.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Dog Groomer

Kenmuirs Furry Kuts
01.2019 - 01.2022

After always wanting to learn how to become a dog groomer, I decided to undertake training. From something that I just wanted to learn turned into a career after quickly getting the opportunity to rent a place in a shop. This enhanced my customer service skills as well as communicating with the customer to understand exactly what they want. Having to uphold great time management so I do not over run into the next appointment.

  • Being flexible with clients
  • Money management skills
  • Having conversations and building up rapport relationships for clients to feel trust and security when they leave their dog with me.
  • Developed client relationships through careful listening and effective question response.
  • Greeted pet owners and communicated available services with outlined costs to aid informed decision-making.

Tailored Housekeeping

Hannah Taylor
East Ayrshire
10.2017 - 03.2019
  • Maintained flexible working patterns to best suit evolving customer needs.
  • Interacted positively and professionally with residents, maintaining excellent service standards.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.

Balloon Designer

Own Business, Kenmuir Kreations
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Making balloons for any occasion
  • Placing orders with the supplier on time to ensure they arrived for the date placed
  • Attending events to set up the balloons
  • Listening to the customer to understand exactly what they want.
  • Conducted thorough market research to identify design trends.
  • Executed high quality designs using allocated resources and budget.

Student Carer

Gracelands Nursing home
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Upholding and providing high-quality person centred care
  • Communicating and being flexible with other staff members to ensure tasks were completed correctly
  • Changing the way I communicated with individuals to meet their needs
  • Enhancing a fun and bubbly persona to help resident's moods feel uplifted.
  • 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.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Services

Ayrshire College
09.2016 - 05.2017

Diploma of Higher Education - Occupational Therapy

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.2021 - 10.2023

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Social Care

Open University
Glasgow
10.2018

Higher - Health and Social Care

Ayrshire College
09.2015 - 05.2016

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Stewarton Academy
2014

Skills

  • Works well in a team as well as on my own
  • Decision making
  • Effective Communication
  • Creative
  • Observant
  • Safe Working
  • Flexible
  • Organized
  • Friendly and Enthusiastic
  • Keen to further and enhance skills and knowledge
  • Ability to prioritize

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Occupational Therapy

Glasgow Caledonian University
09.2021 - 10.2023

Dog Groomer

Kenmuirs Furry Kuts
01.2019 - 01.2022

Tailored Housekeeping

Hannah Taylor
10.2017 - 03.2019

Balloon Designer

Own Business, Kenmuir Kreations
01.2017 - 01.2019

Certificate of Higher Education - Social Services

Ayrshire College
09.2016 - 05.2017

Higher - Health and Social Care

Ayrshire College
09.2015 - 05.2016

Student Carer

Gracelands Nursing home
01.2015 - 01.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Health And Social Care

Open University

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Stewarton Academy
Amanda Kenmuir