Graham Orton
St Lawrence Bay,Essex
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in dementia care, palliative care, and personal care assistance. Demonstrates proficiency in communicating with doctors, managing stress in patients, and maintaining patient hygiene. Skilled in health and safety compliance, adaptable to patient needs, and adept at managing special dietary requirements. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through effective use of lifting equipment and home cleaning techniques.
on, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Carer
Gillian Orton
Ruswarp, North Yorkshire
11.2024 - 07.2025
- The client was my mother.
- Improved patient comfort by regularly changing bed linens and maintaining cleanliness of personal spaces.
- Assisted my my mum with exercises designed by physical therapists to improve mobility and strength.
- Cordinated appointments with healthcare professionals for routine check-ups and treatments.
- Ensured proper nutrition by preparing healthy meals for patients.
- Provided personal grooming assistance such as bathing or dressing up for enhanced self-esteem among clients.
- Demonstrated empathy towards the emotional needs of my Mum, by providing necessary reassurance during difficult times.
Maintenance engineer
UBS Engineering Ltd
London, City of London
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Averted major production losses by identifying and fixing faults swiftly in machines.
- Improved plant safety through strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Liaised with suppliers for procurement of high-quality replacement parts.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for improved machine longevity.
- Installed new equipment, improved overall plant productivity levels.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies, maintained high professional standards at all times.
- Collaborated with other engineers, resulted in efficient project completion.
- Attended training sessions, enhanced knowledge of latest engineering practices.
- Upheld proactive approach to health and safety practices for safe, secure working environment.
Air conditioning engineer
D&M Air Conditioning Eng Ltd
Sidcup, Bexley
11.2004 - 12.2021
- Maintained air conditioning units, enhanced longevity of appliances.
- Performed quality control checks after each job completed, guaranteed excellent service delivery.
- Rectified inefficiencies in AC units with detailed troubleshooting techniques.
- Improved energy efficiency by implementing new technologies in existing systems.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations during installation and repair tasks.
- Conducted routine checks on installed units, ensured proper maintenance.
- Tested newly installed systems for functionality and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members on large-scale installation projects, streamlined workflow.
- Repaired faulty equipment for improved system performance.
- Installed air conditioning systems to provide efficient cooling solutions.
- Participated in project site meetings to gather information and updates.
- Restored equipment to operational condition by removing and replacing or repairing components.
Education
city and guilds - plumbing
Barking and Dagenham College
Romford 09.1978 - 05.1981
Skills
- Communicating with doctors
- Glucose testing capabilities
- Understanding boundaries
- Home cleaning techniques
- Stress management in patients
- Using lifting equipment
- Patient hygiene maintenance
- Adaptable to patient needs
- Special dietary needs management
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Personal care assistance
- Dementia awareness
- Dementia care
- Palliative Care
- Meal preparation
Affiliations
- dog walking, reading, socializing and keeping fit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Carer
Gillian Orton
11.2024 - 07.2025
Maintenance engineer
UBS Engineering Ltd
01.2022 - 11.2024
Air conditioning engineer
D&M Air Conditioning Eng Ltd
11.2004 - 12.2021
city and guilds - plumbing
Barking and Dagenham College
09.1978 - 05.1981
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