Irene Lucas
Dumfries ,Dumfriesshire
Summary
I am honest hard working reliable and experienced in all manners of working in a production team environment from producing to output and delivery while collaborating with the team to support and succeed in our shared goals.I worked at Youngs Seafoods for 18 years delivering an outstanding product my role was diverse and included working on a production line as part of a team forklift truck operator and using mechanical handling equipment only leaving on rumour of closure Following this i worked for 10 years at a Veterinary Centre which included receptionist stock taking and various IT skills leaving to take full time care of my daughter for 12 years
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal carer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
Eastriggs , Dumfries and Galloway
08.2012 - 12.2023
- Prepared [Type] meals [Timeframe] according to [Type] plan.
- Adapted communication style with service users using [Skill] and [Skill].
- Managed [Type] medication and [Type] appointments.
- Conducted effective handovers with [Number] team members to communicate [Type] information.
- Maintained client dignity and respect throughout dressing, showering and toileting.
- Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
Veterinary assistant
Firth Vets
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
07.2002 - 07.2012
- Gave injections, removed stitches and collected X-rays.
- Opened surgical kits, suture materials and recorded consumables used.
- Covered high-volume bookings, payments and telephone enquiries for busy practice.
- Demonstrated empathy and resilience to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Shared treatment information to build client understanding and reduce anxiety levels.
- Managed stock levels to achieve optimum surgery operations.
- Created safe and clean isolation units, dog and cat wards.
- Updated client and booking data with [Software].
Process operator
Youngs Seafood
Annan, Dumfries and Galloway
03.1994 - 06.2002
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions and shift relief with clear handover communications.
- Operated automated equipment with strong manufacturing knowledge.
- Implemented Health and Safety processes to minimise accidents and near misses.
- Performed preventative maintenance to promote reliable plant operations.
- Updated batch production records to support management reporting.
- Controlled yield and stock levels to promote responsible resource management.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounts and Shorthand
Dumfries and Galloway College
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 09/1980 - 09/1981
O Level A grade - English
Annan Academy
Dumfries & Galloway 05/1979 - 05/1979
O Level B grade - Arithmetic
Annan Academy
Dumfries & Galloway 05/1979 - 05/1979
O Level B grade - Accounts
Annan Academy
Dumfries & Galloway 05/1979 - 05/1979
Skills
- Quality control systems
- Field checks
- Process monitoring
- Waste material management
- Health and safety
Timeline
Personal carer
Dumfries and Galloway Council
08.2012 - 12.2023
Veterinary assistant
Firth Vets
07.2002 - 07.2012
Process operator
Youngs Seafood
03.1994 - 06.2002
Certificate of Higher Education - Accounts and Shorthand
Dumfries and Galloway College
09/1980 - 09/1981
O Level A grade - English
Annan Academy
05/1979 - 05/1979
O Level B grade - Arithmetic
Annan Academy
05/1979 - 05/1979
O Level B grade - Accounts
Annan Academy
05/1979 - 05/1979
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