Melanie Beckett
Padiham,Lancashire
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant chef
Mount Carmel high school
Accrington, Lancashire
2015.10 - Current
- Ordered and received deliveries of ingredients, storing appropriately to avoid product spoilage.
- Plated dishes according to menu and dietary requirements.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current food trends to assist with planning innovative menus to drive business.
- Deputised for head chef, successfully managing all aspects of kitchen operations during times of absence.
Burnley care manager
Astra care services
Nelson, Lancashire
2009.04 - 2015.09
- Raised awareness of service by liaising and maintaining partnerships with local community organisations.
- Accurately assessed care needs of potential service users by conducting thorough pre-admission assessments.
- Promoted individual wellbeing, verifying service users were safeguarded against abuse and neglect.
- Maintained financial effectiveness of service, ensuring staff costs were within commissioned hours budget.
Sewing machinist
Massey footwear
Burnley, Lancashire
1988.09 - 2009.04
- Monitored machine operation to detect, identify and diagnose malfunctions.
- Corrected missing stitches to achieve company quality assurance standards.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to accuracy and quality control throughout garment production.
- Selected cutting tools and equipment to suit chosen fabrics.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - .care
03/2002 - 03/2003
NVQ Level 3 - Care
03/2003 - 03/2004
NVQ Level 4 - Care
03/2007 - 03/2008
Skills
- Care plans
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Mealtime support
Timeline
Assistant chef - Mount Carmel high school
2015.10 - Current
Burnley care manager - Astra care services
2009.04 - 2015.09
Sewing machinist - Massey footwear
1988.09 - 2009.04
Nelson clone college - NVQ Level 2, .care
03/2002 - 03/2003
Burnley college - NVQ Level 3, Care
03/2003 - 03/2004
Burnley college - NVQ Level 4, Care
03/2007 - 03/2008