Kate Carter
Edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated individual with an ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively, demonstrating strong interpersonal and organisational skills in both studies and job requirements. Confident in providing support to anyone who requires it and maintaining a safe, comfortable environment. Gained multiple skills from previous job experience and will utilise these in future roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
Barchester Healthcare
Edinburgh , Edinburgh
2024.11 - 2025.10
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
- Ensured there was smooth communication between patients, nurses and families so there was understanding and trust between all parties.
- Maintained cleanliness in facility and cleaned any hazards.
- Responded promptly to emergency buzzer and ensured patient was tended to properly.
- Learned how to give proper personal care in effective manner, yet maintaining residents safety, dignity and mental wellbeing.
Health care assistant
Spire Healthcare
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Assisted surgeons and scrub nurses in theatre department before, during and after surgeries.
- Ensured all equipment required was readily available and remained sterile.
- Gained experience with different surgeries and gained ability to predict what specific surgeons would require for that surgery.
- Care for patients undergoing minor operations, under local anaesthetic. This would include: monitoring them, talking to them throughout procedures to keep them calm, answering any questions and ensuring proper care was maintained post-procedure.
Radiography Department Assistant
NHS Lothian
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2021.06 - 2022.08
- Tended to patients requests and tried to keep them calm.
- Assisted doctors with procedures such as: biopsies, insertion of NJ/NG tubes, tubograms.
- Assisted both radiographers and radiologists with scans and x-rays.
- Worked within different departments such as A&E and CT.
- Took on challenges that each patient presented with and worked with team to make procedures run as smoothly as possible.
Receptionist
David Lloyd Leisure
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2019.09 - 2021.06
- Answering any questions members may have and ensuring polite and prompt engagement.
- Answering telephone calls.
- Organised annual lockers for members and booking them into classes.
- Had responsibility of cashing up during late shifts.
- Would get involved with staff vs members fitness challenges that were set by team to improve relations.
Sales assistant
Kiko Milano
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2018.06 - 2019.09
- Balanced multiple tasks, whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback.
- Assisted customers with product selection.
Sales assistant
Monsoon UK
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2017.09 - 2018.06
- Learnt about new products quickly so recommendations could be passed onto customers.
- Improved customer service by quickly attending to customers and trying to resolve complaints.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Organised deliveries.
Personal trainer
PureGym
Edinburgh, Midlothian
2016.09 - 2017.09
- Assist on maintenance and upkeep of gym.
- Take lead on classes and create plans for each one.
- Team player that would cover classes when needed.
- Trained own clients within gym and created programmes for each client.
- Developed leadership skills, communication skills and provided introduction to customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow 09/2024 -
Access to higher education - Paramedic Science
Distancelearning.com
Edinburgh 06/2023 - 06/2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Fitness instructing and personal training
IQ
Edinburgh 03/2016 - 09/2016
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Human Biology Higher
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh 09/2021 - 08/2022
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education Higher
Dunbar Grammar School
Dunbar 09/2014 - 08/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Dunbar Grammar School
Dunbar, East Lothian 09/2015 - 08/2016
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Maths
Dunbar Grammar School
Dunbar, East Lothian 09/2014 - 08/2016
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Biology Higher
Dunbar Grammar School
Dunbar, East Lothian 09/2014 - 08/2015
Skills
- Multitasking under pressure
- Knowledge of NHS and HCPC policies
- Care of general public
- Meticulous documentation
- Excellent communication skills
- Time-management
- Maintaining professionalism
- Personal care assistance
- Advocation for vulnerable people
Affiliations
- Weightlifting
- Boxing
- Concerts
- Gaming
Timeline
Care assistant
Barchester Healthcare
2024.11 - 2025.10
Health care assistant
Spire Healthcare
2022.08 - 2024.06
Radiography Department Assistant
NHS Lothian
2021.06 - 2022.08
Receptionist
David Lloyd Leisure
2019.09 - 2021.06
Sales assistant
Kiko Milano
2018.06 - 2019.09
Sales assistant
Monsoon UK
2017.09 - 2018.06
Personal trainer
PureGym
2016.09 - 2017.09
Bachelor of Science - Paramedic Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
09/2024 -
Access to higher education - Paramedic Science
Distancelearning.com
06/2023 - 06/2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Fitness instructing and personal training
IQ
03/2016 - 09/2016
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Human Biology Higher
Edinburgh College
09/2021 - 08/2022
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education Higher
Dunbar Grammar School
09/2014 - 08/2015
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English
Dunbar Grammar School
09/2015 - 08/2016
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Maths
Dunbar Grammar School
09/2014 - 08/2016
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Biology Higher
Dunbar Grammar School
09/2014 - 08/2015