Charlotte Smiles

I had to make sure the cats had a clean pens, food and company. I was responsible for health checking everyday, keeping their pens clean, feeding and watering them, playing with them, making sure they took their medicine if required and keeping the cattery clean. I have learnt that it's important to remain calm and patient in all situations and also learnt a lot about cats behaviour and overall how to look after them:

• Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of cattery facilities.
• Supported feeding and caring for a variety of cat breeds daily.
• Monitored health and wellbeing of cats, reporting any concerns to management.
• Engaged with visitors to provide information about cats and services offered.
• Utilised cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.
• Maintained clean, organised workspace to facilitate efficiency.
• Maintained work areas in a clean and neat fashion for maximum productivity.
• Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.

I sat with the elderly members and did all sorts of crafts and games. Patience is very key with elderly members as they are a lot slower than younger individuals, so it has taught me to not rush and make it clear what we are doing:

• Assisted in creating a welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia.
• Supported staff in facilitating engaging activities for participants during sessions.
• Helped maintain cleanliness and organisation of café space to ensure comfort.
• Collaborated with team members to prepare refreshments for attendees.
• Served customers promptly, ensuring they enjoyed their visit.
• Ensured consistent quality of food and drinks served, enhancing customer loyalty.
• Prepared hot beverages to meet individual customer preferences perfectly.

I did a one week placement, i sat with the children to play games and get to know them. I also helped out around the pre-school when needed. I've learnt to be patient and put others needs before mine:

• Assisted with daily care routines for children in nursery environment.
• Supported planning and implementation of engaging activities for young learners.
• Maintained a clean and safe play area to promote healthy development.
• Observed and documented children's behaviour and developmental progress.
• Helped organise resources and materials for educational activities and play.
• Followed health and safety guidelines to ensure a secure environment for children.
• Provided care for children, ensuring their well-being at all times.