Imogen Blick

While working as a Kitchen Assistant in a care home, I regularly interacted with residents and used my knowledge of psychology and mental health to provide emotional support, communicate effectively, and contribute to a positive relationship and person-centred environment.

• Improved kitchen efficiency by assisting in food preparation tasks.
• Adhered to health and safety regulations with careful handling of food and equipment.
• Assisted in stock rotation, reducing spoilage and wastage of ingredients.
• Peeled, chopped and sliced vegetables as required by recipes, accelerating cooking times.
• Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.

• This job involved looking after children with social, emotional and behavioural needs as well as understand their triggers and coping mechanisms to help them succeed in and educational setting.
• A fair percentage of these children struggled with communication with both verbal and non verbal attending, therefore in this role I gained knowledge of using PECS boards and basic understanding of Makaton.
• Lastly as part of training such as safeguarding and health and safety I achieved a certificate in hoisting.