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Jane Cookson

Llangattock,Powys

Summary

I am a mother of 3 and grandparent to 5.

I am hard working and committed to doing my best in all tasks and jobs I do.

I shop at Waitrose and love the philosophy of everyone being Partners.

All the staff I meet and know love working for Waitrose and I hope to be a part of the Team.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work history

Private care work

Anne Sykes
Glasbury, Powys
12.2023 - 03.2025
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

Horticultural therepy

Growing Space
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
12.2022 - 05.2023

Supporting People with mental heath issues and other needs to improve their life and wellbeing through Horticulture.

Residential care worker

Aspire,Markeyes Close
Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals for comprehensive client care.
  • Facilitated recreational activities for enhanced emotional well-being.
  • Carried out administrative tasks, ensuring smooth running of operations on the floor.
  • Assisted with medication administration, improving overall health management.
  • Provided end-of-life care with compassion and empathy to ease the transitioning process for dying residents and their families.
  • Encouraged social interactions amongst residents for an improved community environment.
  • Regularly updated records, ensuring accurate documentation regarding each resident's condition and progress.
  • Maintained a clean and safe living space through regular cleaning duties.
  • Physically assisted residents around the facility with mobility issues promoting independence where possible.
  • Helped individuals manage personal hygiene tasks; this led to better self-esteem among residents.
  • Enhanced residents' quality of life by providing emotional and physical support.
  • Monitored behavioural changes to ensure optimal mental health.
  • Provided assistance for daily activities to improve clients' lifestyles.
  • Utilised crisis intervention techniques during challenging situations to maintain peace and order within the residential facility.
  • Partnered closely with multi-disciplinary teams, improved overall standard of care provided.
  • Developed care plans, resulting in personalised patient care.
  • Ensured compliance with safety standards, resulting in a secure environment for all residents.
  • Provided companionship during leisure time, ensured that no resident felt isolated or neglected.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements, maintaining optimal health levels for each resident.
  • Improved communication with relatives about resident progress via regular updates.
  • Formed trusting relationships with children, working flexibly to adapt to changing and challenging individual needs.
  • Maintained compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding procedures.
  • Drafted reports detailing progress, challenges and recommended interventions.
  • Upheld quality standards, with specific focus on confidentiality and data protection.
  • Encouraged community engagement with scheduled activities and access to recreational resources.

Director/owner

Wriggles Brook Gypsy B&B
Hoarwithy, Herefordshire
05.2010 - 05.2018
  • Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the market.
  • Enhanced productivity through innovative management techniques.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
  • Championed change initiatives within the organisation for streamlined operations.
  • Implemented operational changes for improved efficiency.

Education

A-Levels - Zoology, Sociology, Geogoraphy

Gloustershire College Of Technology
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
/1979 - /1981

Timeline

Private care work

Anne Sykes
12.2023 - 03.2025

Horticultural therepy

Growing Space
12.2022 - 05.2023

Residential care worker

Aspire,Markeyes Close
05.2018 - 07.2019

Director/owner

Wriggles Brook Gypsy B&B
05.2010 - 05.2018

A-Levels - Zoology, Sociology, Geogoraphy

Gloustershire College Of Technology
/1979 - /1981
Jane Cookson