Overview
Professional summary
Work history
Skills
Education
Certification
LANGUAGES
REFERENCES
Custom
Affiliations
Timeline

MARGIE ASHTON-JACKSON

PRIVATE
Hereford
MARGIE ASHTON-JACKSON
2
Languages
1
Certification
14
years of post-secondary education
21
years of professional experience

Results-oriented professional with a diverse background in delivering impactful outcomes. Demonstrated ability to enhance team collaboration and drive positive dynamics through strong communication and leadership skills. Committed to contributing effectively to organisational goals and fostering productive team environments.

Work history

PRIVATE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT/ PROPERTY & PERSONAL ASSISTANT

6 Years 6 Months
PRIVATE | 04.2020 - Current
  • Discreet, personalised service with full responsibility for the comprehensive care and oversight of multiple high-end private residences across the UK. Ensuring seamless daily living, medical support, and emotional well-being, while maintaining exceptional standards and delivering tailored, individualised care within the comfort of clients’ own homes. Key areas of responsibility include:
  • Client Advocacy & Care Planning
  • Conduct holistic assessments of clients’ health, social, and psychological needs.
  • Develop and manage personalised care plans, ensuring services are person-centred and outcomes-focused.
  • Liaise with NHS, private healthcare providers, and social services to coordinate care.
  • Monitored and reviewed ongoing care to maintain quality standards and adapted services in response to changing client needs.
  • Supported with hospital discharges, planning and transitions to care homes or supported living.
  • Arranged private medical appointments, therapists, or specialists.
  • Monitored compliance with safeguarding regulations and health standards in care services.
  • Ensured all services complied with safeguarding regulations and relevant health and care standards.
  • Assisted with capacity assessments, DoLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards), and best interest decisions.
  • Liaison communications with family members or legal representatives regarding care updates and decisions.
  • Provided education on conditions (e.g., dementia, chronic illness) and available resources.
  • Coordinated daily meal planning and preparation for clients, accommodating dietary preferences and enhancing overall well-being.
  • Collaborated closely with clients and private chefs/Self to plan and execute daily meals and special events, accommodating dietary needs and bespoke culinary preferences. The majority of meals were cooked by myself.
  • Provided high-end hospitality for household guests through meticulous guest suite preparation and personalised services, ensuring a luxury experience characterised by discretion and care.
  • Ensured high standards of hospitality through detailed guest suite preparation and attentive service.
  • Maintained luxury properties to immaculate, guest-ready standards at all times. Supervised housekeeping teams, and met exacting household standards.
  • Oversaw maintenance, cleaning, security, and utilities for private residences or rental properties.
  • Organised travel logistics for clients, including transportation and itinerary management for smooth travel experiences.
  • Organised and executed all travel logistics, including personal and goods transportation, airport transfers, and itinerary management. Delivered responsive solutions for last-minute travel and logistical needs.
  • Property & Handled personal assistant responsibilities, including appointment scheduling and household management tasks.
  • Diary management, booking appointments (medical, legal, household services).
  • Travel planning, personal shopping, and errand running.
  • Filing and managing confidential documents (e.g., health, legal, property).
  • Assisted in budgeting and tracking household expenses to ensure financial accuracy.
  • Assist with budgeting for care and household expenses.
  • Process invoices, manage petty cash, and track care or service-related expenditures.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of medications, care notes, or contracts.
  • Coordinated with contractors, estate agents, and property managers.
  • Supported relocation or downsizing (e.g., sourcing accessible housing or assisted living).
  • Assist with budgeting for care and household expenses.
  • Process invoices, manage petty cash, and track care or service-related expenditures.
  • Maintain up-to-date records of medications, care notes, or contracts.

6 Years
Private Hospitality BNB/Air BNB/ Online English Tutor | 01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Managing all bookings and reservations along with overseeing housekeeping, staff, financials, and budgets.
  • Pristine housekeeping – Meal preparation and co-ordination.
  • Self Employed SA (in conjunction with other employment positions)

COORDINATOR/ TRAINER

1 Year
OHS Systems | 01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Facilitated training sessions on company’s disciplinary policy to enhance understanding and adherence.
  • Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental meetings for improved collaboration efforts.

2 Years
Systems Data/Document Control/Systems Implementation | 01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Compile, capture all Acc/Inc. Coordinate all electronic.
  • FQML - Zambia

6 Years
Regional Occupational Health and Safety Inspection Manager | 01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Onsite start-up, safety site processes and procedure implementation, all staff and contractor recruitment. Liaison and negotiations with Governmental departments. Operational team management and development. Extensive travel and time management of appointments and schedules and inspections.

Skills

Health & Social Care Expertise
Health systems knowledge
Compassionate and client-centered approach
with a strong understanding of individual care needs.
Discretion and confidentiality in managing sensitive health and financial information.
Organisational & Leadership Skills
Time management skills
Leadership and team guidance
Communication & Relationship Building
Effective communication skills
Client liaison expertise
Public relations experience fostering positive community and professional relationships.
Analytical & Problem Solving
Critical thinking skills
Practical & Technical Skills
Computer literate: proficient in MS Office
email
and internet research.
Household standards knowledge
Cooking and housekeeping skills
Reliable with delivery and collections; ensures accuracy and punctuality.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs - SA Academic Subjects

KLOOF HIGH SCHOOL | 08.1981 - 12.1983

NVQ Level 3 - Various Fields of Study - OHSE- Education – Health

VARIOUS INSTITUTES | SOUTH AFRICA | 01.2007 - 01.2019

Professional Education

NVQ Level 2 - DIPLOMA HEALTH CARE

VARIOUS | UNITED KINGDOM | /2020 - /2026

Certification

UK ILTR Residence, SA Passport, USA Visa, UK Driver’s License

LANGUAGES

English
Afrikaans

REFERENCES

Zelda, Bowen, +44 73 9902 3164, Joshua Southall +44 (0)7783 485 523, Phillipa Smith +44 7786 301 312

Custom

United Kingdom BRP Visa, SA Passport, USA Visa, Own Vehicle, UK Driver’s License

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Swimming
  • Music

Timeline

PRIVATE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE ASSISTANT/ PROPERTY & PERSONAL ASSISTANT

PRIVATE
04.2020 - CurrentRead More

COORDINATOR/ TRAINER

OHS Systems
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More

Private Hospitality BNB/Air BNB/ Online English Tutor
01.2014 - 01.2020Read More

Systems Data/Document Control/Systems Implementation
01.2012 - 01.2014Read More

VARIOUS INSTITUTES

NVQ Level 3 from Various Fields of Study - OHSE- Education – Health
01.2007 - 01.2019Read More

Regional Occupational Health and Safety Inspection Manager
01.2006 - 01.2012Read More

KLOOF HIGH SCHOOL

GCSEs from SA Academic Subjects
08.1981 - 12.1983Read More

VARIOUS

NVQ Level 2 from DIPLOMA HEALTH CARE
/2020 - /2026Read More
MARGIE ASHTON-JACKSON