KAREN ATAKO
Oldham,Greater Manchester
Summary
Dynamic and resourceful professional with a strong foundation in effective leadership and communication skills. Demonstrates a commitment to patient-focused care and quality assurance, ensuring high standards are consistently met. Known for being an efficient and reliable team player, with a self-driven, result-oriented approach. Excels in problem-solving and maintaining composure under pressure, while effectively managing time and utilizing computer skills. Career goal includes leveraging leadership abilities to drive team success and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Volunteer
St Augustine’s Centre
Halifax
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Support Teacher and Students during English Lessons
- Help Prepare teaching materials
- Create a conducive learning environment for students
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Volunteer
Lee Mount Care Home
Halifax
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted residents with mobility.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, social wellbeing by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition and safety.
- Helped residents with increasing their independence.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of residents.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Education
A' Levels - Health and Science
Lancaster University
Ghana 01.2015 - 07.2016
Adult Education - Health and Social Care
Calderdale College
Halifax, Calderdale 03.2023 - 09.2024
Skills
- Effective Leadership Skills
- Committed team player
- Patient-focused care
- Good time management and computer skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Assertive Nature
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Self-driven and result oriented
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Quality Assurance
Affiliations
- Travelling, Reading, Listening to music
Accomplishments
Volunteer of the month at St Augustine's Centre (February 2025)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
References
- Adrian Bell, Activity Co-ordinator, 07749749104, adrian.bell@staugustinescentrehalifax.org.uk, St Augustine’s Centre, Halifax
- Sherrie Highley, Activity Co-ordinator, 07759032447, Sherriehighley1990@gmail.com, Lee Mount Care Home, Halifax
Timeline
Volunteer
Lee Mount Care Home
06.2024 - 12.2024
Volunteer
St Augustine’s Centre
09.2023 - 06.2025
Adult Education - Health and Social Care
Calderdale College
03.2023 - 09.2024
A' Levels - Health and Science
Lancaster University
01.2015 - 07.2016
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