Laura McDougall
Hove
Summary
I am more than confident at working as part of a team or on my own and throw myself into any job role. I am more than capable of learning new tasks and feel i can overcome any obstacles that are thrown at me.
Reliable individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, Takes instruction well and learns quickly to achieve task requirements. Confident team player working collaboratively to support learning goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Lunch cover nursery practitioner
Kids planet
Burgess Hill
06.2024 - Current
- Provided support during meal times, encouraging balanced diets for better health.
- Prepared daily activity schedules that promoted fun-filled learning experiences for children.
- Adhered strictly to hygiene standards whilst preparing meals and snacks; ensured overall well-being of children.
- Incorporated songs and rhymes into daily routines, enhancing toddlers' speech abilities.
- Improved fine motor skills in children by introducing age-appropriate crafting activities.
- Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
- Handled nappy changes and baby feeding while keeping detailed log sheets.
Housekeeper
Private house
Lewes
06.2017 - 08.2025
- Laundered and ironed clothes, promoting appearance of cleanliness.
- Completed minor repair works around the house for improved functionality.
- Completed deep cleaning tasks resulting in a germ-free environment.
- Made beds daily to ensure a neat bedroom area.
- Managed laundry process, washing, drying, folding clothes; keeping wardrobe tidy.
- Ran errands as needed contributing to smooth household operations.
- Created welcoming atmosphere with regular dusting and vacuuming of rooms.
- Maintained high hygiene standards for improved living conditions.
- Shopped for groceries regularly, ensuring sufficient food supplies at home.
- Organised cupboards and wardrobes to enhance orderliness in the house.
Private carer
NHS
Brighton
02.2016 - 03.2023
- Private carer for man with MS, Duties include cooking, cleaning his house, giving medication, personal care also making doctors/hospital appointments, colostomy bag and has a intravenous catheter and medication and some foods are put through the service users RIG fed.making client comfortable through day and night
Bookkeeping
Mccormick Tree Care
Lewes
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Bookkeeping for my ex husband tree surgery business. Taking calls booking in work, Paying employees sadly the marriage broke down so had to look for work.
Supervisor
Supervisor carewatch
Lewes
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Supervisor of a care company in and around lewes, helping the elderly stay independent in their own home, My job role was duties such as open new care packages, meet the families and create the perfect care packages for their family/friends, Risk assessments on the service user's home, Staff appraisals, Checking staff are up to date with relevant training, spot checks. Making sure staff wearing correct uniform etc.
Senior carer
Marlowe house
Hadlow down
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Senior carer at a residential home which aimed to help the elderly stay independent as much as possible and feeling safe and secure in the home, help with general day to day tasks, general first aid, Distributing of medication at right times and dose, Also preparing food for the Service user.
Carer
Marlowe house
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Became a carer for my grandad who became ill and bedridden sadly died in jan 2007 which made me realise i wanted to go back into care.
Stay at home mum
At home
01.2000 - 01.2005
Carer
Pelham nursing home
Lewes
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Worked in nursing home in lewes, worked as a carer, assisting with helping clients get ready in the mornings and ready for bed in the evening, helping with feeding, keeping the home clean and tidy.
Hairdreseeer
Gemini hairdressers
Hove
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Worked in a hairdressing salon, washing client's hair, reception duties, looking after clients and working as part of a team and helping stylists with the tools the needed.
Education
Ringmer primary school
Ringmer 01.1992 - 1 1997
Sussex downs college
01.2001 - 1 2003
Skills
- English
- Math
- Science
- Geography
- Dance
- Physical Education
- French
- ICT
- Religious Education
- Health and social care nvq 3
- Hairdressing level 2
- Beauty therapy level 2
- Hair extensions
- Child behaviour understanding
- Personal care
- Food preparation
- Care planning
- Child protection safeguarding
- Housekeeping and sterilisation
- First aid
FURTHER TRAINING
- Medication manual handling health and safety
- Sova/pova first aid safeguarding
Timeline
Lunch cover nursery practitioner
Kids planet
06.2024 - Current
Housekeeper
Private house
06.2017 - 08.2025
Private carer
NHS
02.2016 - 03.2023
Bookkeeping
Mccormick Tree Care
01.2015 - 01.2016
Supervisor
Supervisor carewatch
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior carer
Marlowe house
01.2007 - 01.2013
Carer
Marlowe house
01.2005 - 01.2007
Sussex downs college
01.2001 - 1 2003
Stay at home mum
At home
01.2000 - 01.2005
Carer
Pelham nursing home
01.1998 - 01.2000
Hairdreseeer
Gemini hairdressers
01.1996 - 01.1998
Ringmer primary school
01.1992 - 1 1997