Jennifer Omolade Adelaja
African,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Compassionate professional with hands-on experience in care homes and fast-paced hospitality environments. Expertise in interpersonal communication and activity coordination, effectively adapting engagement strategies for elderly residents, including those with dementia. Strong focus on safeguarding and reliability, ensuring resident safety and confidentiality. Maintains organisation and efficiency under pressure while collaborating with healthcare teams to uphold health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Front of house waiter
LARA'S KITCHEN
Sunderland, TYNE AND WEAR
2023.05 - 2026.05
- Enhanced dining atmosphere with friendly and attentive customer service.
- Trained new waitstaff on restaurant protocols, promoting consistent service quality across team members.
- Resolved minor issues swiftly before they escalated into major problems thus securing positive reviews from patrons.
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area to uphold high standards of hygiene.
Volunteer
HOLY CROSS CARE HOME
Sunderland, TYNE AND WAER
2024.03 - 2024.04
AT Holy Cross Nursing Home, Sunderland , I assisted with
daily care tasks such as meal preparation and supporting resident activities promoting engagement and social
interaction
Observed care routines and gained insight into person centred care and the
importance of dignity in healthcare.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas and equipment, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, contributing to improved efficiency and productivity.
Education
A-Levels - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS
NEWCASTLE SIXTHFORM COLLEGE
Newcastle upon Tyne 2025.09 - 2027.08
GCSEs - HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
christ college
Sunderland 2023.09 - 2025.08
Skills
- Hygiene standards maintenance
- Attention to Detail: Listening carefully to take customer orders correctly and communicating them to the kitchen team
- Multitasking: Balancing hosting duties, clearing tables, and running food simultaneously
- Efficient Workflow: Staying calm, organised, and efficient under pressure during busy peak hours
- Effective time management
- Adaptive communication styles
- Engaging conversations
- Care team collaboration
- Collaborative Spirit: Working collaboratively with classmates and colleagues to achieve group targets
- Multitasking: Balancing hosting duties, clearing tables, and running food simultaneously [1]Collaborative Spirit: Working collaboratively with classmates and colleagues to achieve group targets
- Elderly care empathy
- Social activity coordination
- Resident safety awareness
Affiliations
- Team Sports: Active member of a local [Football / Netball / Sports] club, reinforcing my dedication to teamwork, fitness, and reliability.Reading & Storytelling: Avid reader who enjoys discussing literature, which translates directly into holding engaging, comforting conversations with residents.
Accomplishments
HUMILITY AWARD IN SECONDARY SCHOOL
100 PERCENT ATTENDANCE AWARD
MEDICS CERTIFICATE FROM SIXTHFORM EXTRACURRICULUM
Timeline
A-Levels - BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, MATHEMATICS
NEWCASTLE SIXTHFORM COLLEGE
2025.09 - 2027.08
Volunteer
HOLY CROSS CARE HOME
2024.03 - 2024.04
GCSEs - HOSPITALITY AND CATERING
christ college
2023.09 - 2025.08
Front of house waiter
LARA'S KITCHEN
2023.05 - 2026.05