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Edward Cavanagh

Bellshill,NLK

Summary

I am a conscientious, meticulous worker and good time-keeper.

I always give of my best.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Hygiene operative

ABP Foods
Glasgow, Glasgow City
05.2022 - 03.2025
  • Conducted thorough inspections of facilities for optimal cleanliness.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency with organised cleaning schedules.
  • Raised public health standards using comprehensive sanitation practices on site.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards by regularly sanitising work areas.
  • Adhered strictly to company's cleaning guidelines, ensuring consistent quality of service.

Community support worker

Mears Group
North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire
05.2012 - 05.2021
  • Provided companionship during leisure activities for increased social inclusion of clients.
  • Helped clients manage their finances responsibly, fostering financial independence.
  • Delivered emotional support to distressed clients, instilling sense of calm and comfort.
  • Built strong relationships with families to ensure seamless support services delivery.
  • Enhanced client autonomy with daily living skills training.
  • Provided safe transportation for clients to appointments and outings.
  • Reported concerns, problems and changes to Community Support Manager immediately.
  • Complied with all safeguarding, risk management, risk assessment and lone working policies and procedures.
  • Kept daily report book up to date and accurate, including records financial transactions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
  • Delivered highest standards of support to people with learning disabilities, in line with individual support plans, cultural needs and wishes.
  • Improved quality of life by supporting various aspects of personal care, including bathing and grooming.
  • Developed positive coping strategies for service users with mental health users to promote independence.
  • Developed warm and positive relationships with users, resulting in excellent satisfaction scores.
  • Built positive working relationships with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
  • Escalated concerns for investigation to maintain service user welfare and safety.
  • Sought to consistently improve support provided by identifying and discussing new ideas.
  • Optimised outcomes by providing person-centred care tailored to user needs and lifestyle.
  • Encouraged people to make choices and life decisions in line with MentalCapacity Act requirements.
  • Completed tasks within specified timeframes and confirmed information shared between relevant internal and external parties.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
  • Supported integration of service users back into community life to maximise successful transition rate.
  • Prepared nutritious meals catering to specific dietary requirements, promoting better health outcomes.
  • Monitored client conditions, reporting changes promptly to medical professionals.
  • Promoted community integration by creating social engagement plans for clients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks, maintaining dignity and respect for all clients.

Cancer Research StoreAssistnt

Cancer Research UK
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
08.2011 - 10.2011
  • 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.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.

School receptionist

North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire, North Lanarkshire
08.2009 - 06.2010
  • Filled in holiday request forms promptly to facilitate staff scheduling.
  • Maintained inventory control of office supplies, reducing waste and unnecessary expenditure.
  • Streamlined reception area by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness.
  • Coordinated parent-teacher meetings seamlessly for improved dialogue between home and school.
  • Created positive first impressions with professional and friendly demeanour.
  • Enhanced school's reputation for excellent customer service through courteous interactions with parents, students, and staff.
  • Provided administrative support to head teacher, enhancing efficiency at t senior level.
  • Updated student records regularly for accuracy and confidentiality purposes.
  • Organised end-of-term newsletters to keep parents informed about school activities and achievements.
  • Managed telephone switchboard efficiently to ensure smooth communication flow.
  • Facilitated smooth running of special events such as sports days or parent evenings.
  • Sorted mail daily for accurate distribution among staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Office Suite proficiently in completion of daily tasks.
  • Communicated effectively with teachers regarding student absences or lateness, ensuring minimal disruption to classes.
  • Referred complex enquiries or complaints from parents to appropriate staff members.
  • Handled sensitive information appropriately, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Operated photocopier machines efficiently to produce necessary documents on time.
  • Monitored visitor access to safeguard school security measures.
  • Greeted visitors and complete sign-in procedures to approve school guests.
  • Monitored student attendance and punctuality and raised concerns with class teachers for investigation.
  • Answered telephone calls and resolved enquiries quickly for prompt reception service.
  • Sorted and distributed school mail to maintain parent, teacher and supplier communications.
  • Enabled smooth running of day-to-day operations by providing effective and efficient administration support.
  • Undertook general administrative duties, including photocopying and generating parent-teacher correspondence.
  • Swiftly and accurately relayed time-critical messages to parents and teachers to facilitate effective communication flows.
  • Performed traditional and ad-hoc reception duties, including answering phone calls, typing correspondence and monitoring site entry points.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date databases containing confidential information.
  • Prevented unauthorised school access by screening visitors, ascertaining their reason for visit and directing them to proper person.
  • Managed and maintained school accounts, collecting £[Number] in annual fees with zero error.
  • Oversaw and monitored daily attendance records for [Number] pupils and [Number] staff, using [Software].

Machine Assistant

Gilmour and Dean
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.1990 - 12.2000
  • Effectively coordinated with other departments for timely completion of cross-departmental projects.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by performing regular machine maintenance tasks.
  • Collaborated with teams to troubleshoot and repair machines, enhancing overall productivity levels.
  • Possessed knowledge of mechanical systems which led to effective troubleshooting strategies.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment by diligently following health and safety regulations.
  • Executed preventive maintenance tasks, minimising potential machinery breakdowns effectively.
  • Ensured smooth operation of machinery for continuous productivity.
  • Supported setup procedures for heavy-duty machines; improved overall work efficiency significantly.
  • Kept machines running optimally to reduce downtime and maintain production schedules.
  • Boosted performance standards with meticulous attention to detail in machine operations.
  • Performed routine checks on machinery, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
  • Rigorously followed operating instructions for efficient use of specialised tools and equipment.
  • Assisted senior engineers with complex technical issues, expediting problem resolution significantly.
  • Conducted thorough inspections, resulting in improved machine longevity and reliability.
  • Contributed to team discussions about improvements, resulting in streamlined operational processes.
  • Improved safety standards via rigorous adherence to company protocols during all tasks involving machines.
  • Regularly cleaned and lubricated machinery parts; extended the lifespan of equipment considerably.
  • Complied to strict procedures to support production of high quality products.
  • Cleaned components throughout assembly to prevent contamination or imperfection in finished product.
  • Rejected faulty assemblies and components to maintain quality.
  • Met deadlines and targets for assembly work in busy production environment.
  • Wore safety gear to protect from personal risk.
  • Aligned and fastened components to precise degree of accuracy.
  • Applied health and safety standards in hazardous environments.
  • Flagged and suggested causes for repeated sub-standard output.
  • Detected deviations from standard to help maintain consistency.

Education

3 Higher Grade,5 O Grades - /

Cardinal Newman High/Motherwell College
North Lanarkshire
08/1988 - 06/1989

Skills

  • Industrial cleaning experience
  • Chemical storage understanding
  • Hygiene awareness
  • Knowledge of cleaning products
  • Equipment handling prowess
  • Disinfection techniques mastery
  • Organisational expertise
  • Biohazard cleanup competency
  • Deep cleaning proficiency
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Risk assessment knowledge
  • Ability to work independently
  • Pest control knowledge
  • Aseptic techniques proficient
  • Chemical use familiarity
  • Good work ethic
  • Floor care competence
  • Hazardous material understanding
  • Time management efficiency
  • Attention to cleanliness
  • Health regulation compliance
  • Batch picking
  • COSHH
  • Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Quality control procedures
  • Chemical handling
  • Factory hygiene
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Disinfection techniques
  • Food safety awareness
  • Eco-friendly cleaning
  • COVID-19 hygiene measures
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Flexibility in tasks
  • Respect for property
  • Specialised cleaning
  • Basic repair tasks
  • Waste disposal techniques
  • Stamina and resilience
  • Initiative taking
  • Stock inventory control
  • Communication proficiency
  • Surface sanitisation
  • Pest control measures
  • Attention to safety
  • Space organisation
  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Time consciousness
  • Hospitality standards
  • Safety consciousness
  • Discretion and confidentiality

Timeline

Hygiene operative

ABP Foods
05.2022 - 03.2025

Community support worker

Mears Group
05.2012 - 05.2021

Cancer Research StoreAssistnt

Cancer Research UK
08.2011 - 10.2011

School receptionist

North Lanarkshire Council
08.2009 - 06.2010

Machine Assistant

Gilmour and Dean
03.1990 - 12.2000

3 Higher Grade,5 O Grades - /

Cardinal Newman High/Motherwell College
08/1988 - 06/1989

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