Lesa Heydon
Manchester ,Lancashire
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Care assistant
Bourough care
Gatley , Lancashire
2023.05 - 2025.10
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
- Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
Chef
Bourough care
Gatley , Lancashire
2022.03 - 2023.03
- Performed regular equipment maintenance increased lifespan of kitchen appliances.
- Enhanced team productivity with effective delegation of tasks.
- Led successful catering events provided excellent dining experiences for guests.
Kitchen assistant
Chorlton high school
Chorlton , Lancashire
2019.09 - 2020.03
- Contributed to team communication, resulting in better workflow efficiency.
- Ensured proper waste disposal to maintain a hygienic kitchen environment.
- Performed regular checks on refrigerator temperatures ensuring safe preservation conditions of food.
Secretary
Curtis carriage company
Chorlton , Lancashire
2004.05 - 2011.09
- Created a systematic filing system, ease of document retrieval was achieved.
- Coordinated events that resulted in positive company exposure.
- Provided administrative support for projects; project completion rates improved significantly as a result.
Machine operator
Caradon Rolinx
Manchester , Lancashire
1994.03 - 1997.09
Food production assistant
RHM foods
Manchester , Lancashire
1991.04 - 1992.04
- Provided support during peak hours, meeting customer demands efficiently.
- Assisted in menu planning and recipe development efforts-contributed towards dynamic culinary offerings.
- Maintained cleanliness within the kitchen area resulting in a safer work environment.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Care certificate
Bourough care
Gatley 01.2023
NVQ Level 1 - Food safety
Borough care
Gatley 05.2022
Skills
- End-Of-Life support
- Experience with specialised equipment
- Dementia care expertise
- Use of medical software
- Respecting boundaries
- Palliative care techniques
- End-Of-Life care competency
- Epilepsy management awareness
- Healthcare ethical standards compliance
- Mobility assistance proficiency
- Responsive listening
- Assisting with personal hygiene
- Meal preparation aptitude
- Elderly support expertise
- Palliative care experience
- Bathing and dressing assistance
- Emergency response readiness
- Specialised equipment usage
- Assisted living procedures familiarity
- Hoist operation mastery
- Health promotion knowledge
- Manual handling certification
- Personal care plan execution
- Person-centred care plans
- First Aid
- Elderly care
- Personal care assistance
- Nutrition management
- Patient safeguarding
- Documentation development
- Housekeeping
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Personal care
- Infection prevention and control
- Cultural awareness
- Activities of Daily Living
- Dementia awareness
- Medication Administration
- Food preparation
- Care management
- Meal preparation
- Disability Care
- End Of Life Care
- Infection prevention
Timeline
Care assistant
Bourough care
2023.05 - 2025.10
Chef
Bourough care
2022.03 - 2023.03
Kitchen assistant
Chorlton high school
2019.09 - 2020.03
Secretary
Curtis carriage company
2004.05 - 2011.09
Machine operator
Caradon Rolinx
1994.03 - 1997.09
Food production assistant
RHM foods
1991.04 - 1992.04
NVQ Level 1 - Care certificate
Bourough care
NVQ Level 1 - Food safety
Borough care