Rachael Pickles

Managed full-time care for four children while efficiently running the household.

I have good financial and budgeting skills , a calm and patient manner and can.commit to any task set, working to deadlines and always seeing things through to the result. I am now able to enter back into the world of work and am available to start immediately.

I am exceptionally organised and methodical, and i have a high standards of cleanliness and knowledge of Health and Safety

I gained a lot of transferable skills that i can utilise in my future employment and career now that i am looking to return to work.

Employed since 2013

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• Encouraged good dietary habits, promoted healthier lifestyle among students.
• Administered first aid, ensured child safety.
• Helped special needs students with meals, achieved inclusivity.
• Collaborated with other Lunchtime Supervisors to provide consistent care for all pupils.
• Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of dining area for improved student experience.
• Set up and cleaned dining areas to promote food safety.
• Reduced anxiety for younger and SEND pupils by employing clear communication and calming strategies.
• Assisted Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students during mealtimes.
• Promoted positive manners by enforcing lunchroom rules and promptly addressing negative student behaviour.
• Handled spillages and accidents with calm and composure.
• Ensured pupils washed their hands before eating.
• Provided emotional support to distressed students, contributed to mental wellbeing.
• Organised fun activities for the enhancement of children's social skills.

• Enhanced wellbeing of patients by providing emotional support and companionship.
• Actively listened to client concerns thus creating a comforting environment.
• Assisted in maintaining a clean environment for improved client health.
• Contributed feedback on client progress leading to adjustments in personalised care plans.
• Counselled clients through difficult times using approved and compassionate strategies.
• Collaborated with external support providers to maintain good care continuity.
• Liaised with external and internal professionals to provide holistic support.
• Reported on clients' progress to evaluate service impact.
• Listened to clients' current struggles to signpost relevant support.
• Monitored client progress and adapted support programmes to meet changing needs.
• Completed housekeeping tasks resulting in a clean, safe home environment.
• Participated in regular team meetings, enhancing quality of care provided.
• Encouraged social integration by facilitating community involvement opportunities.
• Built strong client relationships through compassionate care and friendly rapport building.

• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain high-quality standards.
• Adhered to food handling procedures, contributing towards zero contamination incidents.
• Minimised waste by accurately measuring ingredients during food preparation.
• Contributed to assembly line, accelerating food production speed.
• Operated machinery to enhance productivity within production department.
• Operated equipment and machinery safely and responsibly for minimal error and maximised productivity.
• Collaborated with team members to meet tight production deadlines.
• Optimised line efficiencies through stock checking and replenishing.
• Packed finished goods efficiently, ensuring accurate labelling for delivery.
• Maintained cleanliness and order in the workspace to foster a safe environment.
• Implemented company safety policies, reducing workplace accidents significantly.
• Reported health and safety risks observed in workplace to management.

• Assisted customers in finding suitable clothing, improving their shopping experience.
• Assisted customers with clothing sizes, leading to improved shopping experience.
• Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
• Boosted sales by recommending matching accessories with clothing items.
• Optimised sales floor layouts to create an appealing shopping experience.
• Coordinated seasonal displays, enhancing visual appeal and increasing sales volume during holiday periods.
• Increased shop appeal for improved sales through creative product display and arrangement.
• Monitored sales floor to maintain an orderly shopping atmosphere, improving customer experience.
• Monitored sales floor during peak hours, ensuring orderly shopping experience for customers.
• Maintained clean and organised sales floor for improved shopping experience.
• Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
• Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
• Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
• Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
• Learnt about new products quickly, providing comprehensive guidance to customers.
• Provided constructive feedback on sales techniques, helping to refine and improve team performance.
• Handled high-pressure situations calmly, keeping store operation seamless during peak hours.
• Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
• Carried out back-of-house maintenance, for clear, easy-to-navigate stockroom management.
• Helped to prevent shoplifting by reporting or escalating suspicious activity or known offenders.