Patricia Santos
London
Summary
Dedicated childcare professional with knowledge in two languages, experience supporting special needs students and in working with small groups of children. Demonstrates exceptional multicultural awareness, underpinned by a recognised childcare qualification and first aid certification. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that promote growth and development for children from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher's assistant
Ten 90
, London
2025.04 - Current
- Supervised lunch breaks and playground activities to foster a safe and enjoyable environment for children.
Care assistant
Glendora group Chingford
Chingford, Waltham Forest
2022.05 - 2025.03
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the home of clients.
- Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of clients's progress over time.
- Maintained a calm demeanor during crisis situations thus providing reassurance to the client.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
- Encouraged independence whilst assisting the client with tasks.
- Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Provided emotional support to the client, improving their mental wellbeing.
- Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced client comfort.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality and compliance standards for optimised patient care.
- Ensured clients took all medications as prescribed by their doctor, recording details of timings and side effects.
- Changed bed linens, washed clothes and cleaned living quarters to maintain healthy personal environments.
- Used manual handling techniques and lifting aids to position clients in safe, comfortable postures.
- Accompanied clients to important appointments.
- Answered questions from clients, family members, and other carers.
Care assistant
Chosen care assistant
London , London
2019.09 - 2021.05
- Ensured safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
- Respected privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
- Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
- Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
- Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.
- Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
Driver
Portuguese Army
Lisbon, Portugal
2005.12 - 2012.12
- Drove high ranking officers of the Portuguese army (2006-2009), Army heavy weight vehicles (2009- 2010) and high ranking officers and administrative tasks (2010-2012).
- Provided reliable service as a result of meticulous attention to detail.
- Showcased strong ability to handle high pressure situations calmly during peak hours.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and shortcuts via diligent planning.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Followed route schedules, improved punctuality.
- Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
- Demonstrated professionalism when dealing with clients, fostered positive relationships.
- Navigated through heavy traffic whilst maintaining composure.
- Completed logs and reports for every trip, detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
Education
Childcare and EYFS
Alison
United Kingdom 2023.06 - 2023.06
GCSEs -
Escola Secundaria
Portugal Skills
- Experience with special needs students
- Multicultural awareness
- Childcare qualification
- First aid certification
- Bilingual education
Affiliations
- walking
Languages
Portuguese
Native
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher's assistant
Ten 90
2025.04 - Current
Childcare and EYFS
Alison
2023.06 - 2023.06
Care assistant
Glendora group Chingford
2022.05 - 2025.03
Care assistant
Chosen care assistant
2019.09 - 2021.05
Driver
Portuguese Army
2005.12 - 2012.12
GCSEs -
Escola Secundaria