Jacqueline Brown
midlothian,Midlothian
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in personal hygiene maintenance, adaptable to changing situations, and proficient in housekeeping. Skilled in conducting risk assessments, infection control. Adept at health assessments and meticulous record-keeping, aiming to leverage these competencies towards enhancing safety at work. I also was a chambermaid while doing my college course
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Catering assistant
Jenners
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
- Assisted in the preparation of buffet services, enhancing event experiences for clients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of dietary restrictions by preparing suitable alternatives as needed.
- Upheld presentation standards by arranging food items attractively on serving trays and tables.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
- Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
- Prepared high-quality meals for customer satisfaction.
Care support worker
Midlothian Council
midlothian, Midlothian
06.2009 - 08.2020
- Supported mobility-impaired patients, fostering independence while ensuring safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and wellbeing
- Enhanced patient dignity with respectful personal care assistance.
- Delivered high-quality care by closely following individualised care plans.
- Documented all care provided accurately, improving communication amongst team members.
- Monitored changes in behaviour or health status to alert medical professionals promptly.
- Ensured medication administration as per schedules, adhering strictly to guidelines and instructions from healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with housekeeping tasks, creating a tidy environment conducive to healing.
- Worked closely with families, providing updates on loved ones' wellbeing.
- Maintained clean and hygienic surroundings, promoting health and safety standards.
- Attended to basic medical needs, ensuring prompt professional attention when required.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy and independence.
- Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
- Determined ongoing patient safety, promptly reporting concerns about abuse or safeguarding issues to care managers.
Retail cashier
Costco Wholesale
midlothian
04.1999 - 05.2009
- Participated actively in stock take exercises contributing towards keeping accurate records on inventory.
- Facilitated fast and accurate scanning of products, improving transaction speed.
- Resolved customer complaints with effective communication skills.
- Took part in regular training programmes to enhance knowledge base and skills set.
- Enhanced customer service by efficiently processing transactions and addressing queries.
Education
City & Guilds 701-702 -
Telford College
Edinburgh 08.1981 - 06.1983
Care
Midlothian Council
Midlothian /2014 - /2014
Skills
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Adaptable to changing situations
- Housekeeping
- Risk Assessments
- Infection Control
- Bathing and dressing support
- Health assessments
- Record-keeping
- Conducting risk assessments
Affiliations
- My hobbies are gardening and craft
Timeline
Care support worker
Midlothian Council
06.2009 - 08.2020
Retail cashier
Costco Wholesale
04.1999 - 05.2009
City & Guilds 701-702 -
Telford College
08.1981 - 06.1983
Catering assistant
Jenners
Care
Midlothian Council
/2014 - /2014