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Kabwe Bridget Gornall

Maidstone,Kent

Summary

Dedicated professional with expertise in efficient reception area management and patient information management. Demonstrates strong verbal communication and multitasking efficiency, ensuring seamless patient check-in processes and tactful complaint resolution. Adaptable to changes and skilled in prioritisation mastery, fostering respectful assertiveness when working with healthcare professionals. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency within healthcare settings while pursuing opportunities for growth in patient care management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Medical receptionist in GP

Bower Mount Medical Practice
Maidstone, Kent
03.2025 - Current

* Greeting and checking in patients

* Scheduling and confirming appointments

* Mail sorting

* Answering phone calls and emails

* Handling queries relating patients records and prescription

* Receiving payments

* Deductions

* Maintaining patients records and confidentiality

* Coordinating with doctors nurses and staff

* Handling administrative tasks ( filing, data entry,)

* Scanning documents

* Assisting patient to submit requests for appointment using an online system called Anima

Residential support worker (Children)

Oakley House
Maidstone, Kent
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Actively participated in weekly team meetings contributing towards more efficient working procedures.
  • Assisted in arranging medical appointments, ensuring that all health needs were met promptly.
  • Advocated for each child's needs, ensuring their well-being was prioritised.
  • Supervised recreational outings with the residents, guaranteeing their well-being whilst having fun.
  • Supporting each child in a person centred manner
  • Maintained detailed records of each child's progress, noting significant changes or concerns.
  • Maintaining records of daily activities of each child
  • Monitored behavioural changes in children, taking appropriate action when necessary.


Support worker (Young people in care + adults)

CareTech
Harrietsham, Kent
06.2020 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with mobility issues enabling easier movement around the home.
  • Helped achieve patient independence through guided tasks and activities.
  • Implemented care plans set out by healthcare professionals leading to improved patient well-being.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments, ensuring timely arrival.
  • Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
  • Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
  • Provided companionship during outings contributing to an active social life for clients.
  • Promoted mental stimulation through conversation, reading and games resulting in enhanced cognitive function.
  • Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
  • Contributed feedback on patient progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
  • Administered medication according to schedule, promoting optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
  • Prepared nutritious meals that met special dietary needs of clients.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
  • Assured safety measures were met to prevent falls or accidents.
  • Promoted physical activity through assistance with exercises improving overall health condition of the client.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient behaviour changes for healthcare team reference.
  • Increased comfort levels with personal care duties such as bathing and dressing.
  • Assisted with personal care activities such as washing and dressing, consistently promoting positive health and hygiene.
  • Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
  • Delivered high-quality care to individuals with varying needs, tailoring support to meet personalised care plans.

Admin Assistant/LTSM Coodinator

Ferndale High School Department of Education
Johannesburg
09.2013 - 09.2019
  • Initiated purchase orders for office supplies ensuring cost-effective procurement.
  • Submitted timely reports which provided critical updates on various projects.
  • Ensured efficient travel arrangements for staff including booking flights and accommodations.
  • Assisted with budget preparations enabling effective financial planning.
  • Coordinated office operations by handling phone inquiries, managing correspondence and supervising office cleanliness.
  • Performed bookkeeping tasks, including invoicing and expense tracking.
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Managed front desk duties to ensure smooth operation of reception area.
  • Organised client meetings, prepared agendas and took detailed minutes.
  • Maintained stock levels to avoid shortages in office supplies.
  • Expedited document filing system with a new, organised method.
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through prompt response to email and phone queries.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
  • Interacted professionally with clients providing excellent service at all times.

Finance assistant

Emotion Cycling Shop
Sandton
06.2011 - 11.2012
  • Managed petty cash transactions for controlled spending on office supplies.
  • Processed purchase orders, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated month-end closing procedures to maintain up-to-date financial records.
  • Calculated client invoices with an efficient use of accounting software.
  • Coordinated with other teams to resolve any discrepancies in invoicing or payments.
  • Streamlined financial processes by maintaining and updating filing, inventory, mailing and database systems.
  • Resolved customer queries regarding billing issues leading to improved customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared weekly sales reports, providing a clear view of business performance.
  • Completed monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.

Junior Bookeeper

Jean Gutherie Retail Shop
Johannesburg
08.2006 - 12.2009
  • Collaborated with the sales department to resolve invoicing issues swiftly.
  • Handled accounts payable, resulting in smooth vendor relations.
  • Managed petty cash transactions for streamlined company operations.
  • Enhanced financial efficiency by maintaining accurate records of all business transactions.
  • Streamlined finance reports with meticulous data entry tasks.
  • Updated supplier database regularly, ensuring up-to-date contact details at all times.
  • Assisted senior bookkeepers for improved financial management processes.
  • Ensured accuracy in accounting with consistent double-checking of figures and postings.
  • Reconciled bank statements, keeping track of every penny spent or received.
  • Cross-referenced invoices against purchase orders, eliminating errors.
  • Prepared customer invoices to facilitate timely payments.
  • Performed regular clerical duties; maintained an efficient administrative system.
  • Kept track of outstanding debts; followed up on late payments diligently.
  • Collected and processed payments.
  • Checked invoices against work performed to verify accuracy ahead of payment.
  • Prepared and processed supplier payments to maintain supply chain activity.
  • Distributed invoices, answering payee queries and communicating deadlines.

Education

Bsc Honours - Computing IT and Business Management

The Open University
United Kingdom
01.2025 -

Care Certificate - Care

Invicta Health E-learning
Maidstone
08.2024 - 01.2025

Certificate - Bookeeping

Varsity College
Sandton South Africa
02.2009 - 11.2009

Higher National Diploma - Ministrial Major

Rhema Bible Training Centre
Ranburg South Africa
01.1999 - 11.2001

Certificate - Secretarial

Aglow Communication College
Kitwe Zambia
02.2006 - 11.2006

GCSEs -

Kabundi Secondary
GCE
01.1989 - 12.1993

Skills

  • Strong verbal communication
  • Adaptable to changes
  • Efficient reception area management
  • Respectful assertiveness
  • Prioritisation mastery
  • Patient check-in process
  • Working with healthcare professionals
  • Tactful complaint resolution
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Patient information management

Affiliations

  • Singing, songwriting, baking, sewing, playing basketball

Languages

English
Advanced

Timeline

Medical receptionist in GP

Bower Mount Medical Practice
03.2025 - Current

Bsc Honours - Computing IT and Business Management

The Open University
01.2025 -

Care Certificate - Care

Invicta Health E-learning
08.2024 - 01.2025

Residential support worker (Children)

Oakley House
12.2022 - 03.2023

Support worker (Young people in care + adults)

CareTech
06.2020 - 12.2022

Admin Assistant/LTSM Coodinator

Ferndale High School Department of Education
09.2013 - 09.2019

Finance assistant

Emotion Cycling Shop
06.2011 - 11.2012

Certificate - Bookeeping

Varsity College
02.2009 - 11.2009

Junior Bookeeper

Jean Gutherie Retail Shop
08.2006 - 12.2009

Certificate - Secretarial

Aglow Communication College
02.2006 - 11.2006

Higher National Diploma - Ministrial Major

Rhema Bible Training Centre
01.1999 - 11.2001

GCSEs -

Kabundi Secondary
01.1989 - 12.1993
Kabwe Bridget Gornall