Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Ella Poulter

United Kingdom

Summary

Compassionate professional with extensive volunteer experience in hospital environments. Skilled in patient assistance and supporting healthcare staff, ensuring efficient daily operations. Strong communication and emotional intelligence applied effectively in high-pressure situations. Reliable and customer-focused, with proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver excellent service in fast-paced hospitality roles.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Server

Long Lane Cafe
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Gaining a certificate for food safety from NCASS.
  • Maintain clean and organised dining area.
  • Working well in a team to ensure timely service and efficient table turnover.
  • Accurately managing customer payments.
  • Supporting daily operations by setting up dining areas before and after service.
  • Demonstrated menu knowledge to assist customers in meal selections.
  • Communicated effectively with chefs to accommodate special requests or allergies in meals served.
  • Performed end-of-day cleaning duties, maintaining hygienic conditions in the restaurant.
  • Created warm relationships with regular customers fostering loyalty towards the restaurant.
  • Supported other team members during busy periods ensuring efficient operations.

Hospital volunteer

NHS Foundation Trust
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
11.2023 - 03.2025

I completed 315 hours of work placement during my T-Level at Telford college in a community and hospital setting.

  • Completed Manual Handling training.
  • Completed E-Learning through LMS so I went into placement with prior knowledge on procedures of care and safety.
  • I was trusted to book patients into appointment slots via phone call.
  • Gained access to RiO with my own login to access relevant patient information.
  • Maintained clean living areas to patients to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
  • Engaged with patients to provide companionship and alleviate feelings of loneliness and anxiety.
  • Collaborated with staff to coordinate activities and events that enhanced patient experience and wellbeing.
  • Supported administrative tasks by filing documents and updating patient records with accurate information.
  • Assisted nursing staff for smoother operations and efficient service delivery.
  • Prioritised empathetic communication with patients, enhancing their hospital stay experience.
  • Attended group work with stroke patients to grasp a better understanding of the care and support that they need.
  • Delivered meals to patients, ensuring proper nutrition intake while in care.
  • Assisted elderly patients with personal care tasks; ensured dignity was upheld at all times.

Server

Hello Gorgeous Cafe, Pizza Bar
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
12.2023 - 09.2024
  • Working along side the kitchen staff to maintain cleanliness and organisation.
  • Maintaining accuracy in cash handling.
  • Resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Working well under pressure.


Education

T-Level - Mental Health

Telford College
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2023 - 07.2025

GCSEs - Health and Social Care

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - English Language

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Mathematics

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Combined Science

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Sports Studies

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - English Literature

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - History

Charlton School
Wellington, Telford and Wrekin
09.2018 - 09.2023

Skills

  • Customer preferences tracking
  • Knowledge of dietary restrictions
  • Restaurant cleanliness maintenance
  • Point of sale operation
  • Event and party hosting
  • Flexible schedule availability
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Diagnostic equipment handling
  • Electronic health records software
  • Hand hygiene protocols
  • Infection control awareness
  • Medical software literacy
  • Vital signs measurement
  • Equipment sterilisation techniques
  • Adaptability in crisis situations
  • Comprehension of NHS policies
  • Communication with vulnerable individuals
  • Team leading from Netball Volunteering

Affiliations

  • Netball
  • Reading
  • Music

Certification

I have certificates regarding my LMS E-Learning for my hospital placements, and also a food and health safety certificate from my last serving role.


Accomplishments

I learnt a leadership role during my time playing Netball at a local club by becoming team captain and also volunteering to support the younger years.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

Long Lane Cafe
04.2025 - 09.2025

Server

Hello Gorgeous Cafe, Pizza Bar
12.2023 - 09.2024

Hospital volunteer

NHS Foundation Trust
11.2023 - 03.2025

T-Level - Mental Health

Telford College
09.2023 - 07.2025

GCSEs - Health and Social Care

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - English Language

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Mathematics

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Combined Science

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - Sports Studies

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - English Literature

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023

GCSEs - History

Charlton School
09.2018 - 09.2023
Ella Poulter