Ambika Agarwal
Portsmouth,Hampshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in physical care techniques and a deep understanding of autism spectrum disorder. Demonstrates exceptional patience, empathy, and sensitivity while providing mealtime and medication assistance. Skilled in basic computer literacy and multicultural awareness, committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals under care. Career goal includes advancing in roles that support diverse needs within healthcare settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Health care assistant
Bond care
Portsmouth, England
03.2022 - Current
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for an enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Prepared meals for patients, ensured balanced nutrition intake.
HCA
Hartford Care
Portsmouth, Hampshire
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Health care assistant
Bondcare
Portsmouth, England
12.2018 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with nurses to provide comprehensive patient care, ensuring a smooth recovery path.
- Upheld patient confidentiality at all times whilst performing duties as per data protection norms set down by the NHS.
- Maintained stock levels of medical supplies on the ward, ensured uninterrupted provision of care services during shifts.
- Liaised between patients and healthcare professionals, facilitated effective communication channels.
Nursery nurse assistant
simply supply
Portsmouth, Hampshire
03.2014 - 11.2018
- Ensured a safe environment through strict adherence to nursery policies and procedures.
- Assured hygiene by changing nappies and washing hands regularly during the day.
- Fostered creativity in children with arts and craft activities, boosting their motor skills.
- Maintained a healthy environment for children with regular cleaning routines.
Pre-Press production operative
FPR Group { Ashford press}
Gosport, Hampshire
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Improved safety standards through strict adherence to regulations.
- Assisted in the training of new employees, creating a more efficient workforce.
- Enhanced production efficiency with meticulous machine maintenance.
- Ensured product quality by conducting regular checks and adjustments.
- Preparing PDF files for output and editing application and switch flow software specifically designed for file conversions and uploading files intocompany software-Piazza and asset
- Experience of working in adobe InDesign, checking printouts and performing statistical checks for accuracy
- Experience of inputting large volumes of data into company database, utilizimg MS excel, and comparing and inputted data with paper/online based records and documnts for accuracy.I used to load information into prescribed databases.
- Hand finishing tasks- 2 months experience in hand finishing tasks as sorting books, labelling them, boxing the order and helping the machine operator with paper feeding tasks at stitching and binding machine.
Personl Shopper
Tesco Extra
Portsmouth, Hampshire
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided expert advice on styles and fits to enhance client appearance.
- Updated knowledge of brands and trends regularly, keeping service relevant and up-to-date.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst ensuring high-quality results in all areas of work.
- Delivered excellent customer service, ensuring repeat business.
General assistant
Sainsbury’s Farlington, Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Hampshire
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisted with inventory management for efficient stock control.
- Coordinated deliveries with suppliers to maintain stock levels.
- Supported colleagues during peak hours to prevent customer dissatisfaction.
- Worked on till operations efficiently reducing queues at the checkout.
Voluntary shop assistant
Barnardos
Portsmouth, Hampshire
04.2013 - 01.2015
- Coordinated with team members to ensure efficient store operation.
- Provided assistance with product selection for improved customer satisfaction.
- Managed till operations to facilitate smooth checkout process.
- Assisted in inventory management, minimising stock loss.
Lecturer in english
Lovely Professional University
Jalandhar, INDIA
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Fostered a love for English literature amongst students with passionate presentations.
- Attended international conferences to network with fellow academics and learn about recent research findings.
- Engaged in academic research to stay up-to-date with the latest literary trends.
- Used multimedia resources during lectures, simplified complex topics for students' understanding.
- ADMIN EXPERIENCE
- Carrying out large volumes of evaluation while retaining a good value of accuracy and efficiency
- performing and priortizing a multitude of complex admin duties
- Student attendance and results uploading into University management system
- Involved in a wide variety of tasks in areas such as admissions, resource planning and recruitment.
- Ensuring that the University website is up to date withthe latest information
- Helped to organize exams and assessments
- ensuring that examination papers are drafted within the appropriate timescales
- Photocopying and printing students notes and materials
- dealing with student and staff queries
- planning departmental events
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Adult social care
NCFE
United Kingdom 03/2020 - 05/2021
NVQ Level 3 - Adult social care
City & Guilds
United Kingdom 03/2022 - 06/2024
Skills
- Patience and composure
- Physical care techniques
- Autism spectrum disorder understanding
- Multicultural awareness
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Basic computer literacy
- Mealtime assistance
- Medication assistance
Timeline
Health care assistant
Bond care
03.2022 - Current
HCA
Hartford Care
11.2021 - 02.2022
Health care assistant
Bondcare
12.2018 - 11.2021
Pre-Press production operative
FPR Group { Ashford press}
06.2018 - 09.2018
General assistant
Sainsbury’s Farlington, Portsmouth
10.2015 - 12.2015
Nursery nurse assistant
simply supply
03.2014 - 11.2018
Personl Shopper
Tesco Extra
11.2013 - 01.2014
Voluntary shop assistant
Barnardos
04.2013 - 01.2015
Lecturer in english
Lovely Professional University
01.2007 - 01.2012
NVQ Level 2 - Adult social care
NCFE
03/2020 - 05/2021
NVQ Level 3 - Adult social care
City & Guilds
03/2022 - 06/2024
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