Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Work Availability
Skills
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Rachel Eastham

Rachel Eastham

Summary

Caring, compassionate, and reliable individual with experience in care, childcare, and support roles. Experienced working in independent living settings, care homes, hospitals, and community-based support. Confident working both independently and as part of a team, with strong communication and people skills. Skilled in supporting individuals with personal care, medication, wellbeing checks, daily routines, and promoting independence. Adaptable, hardworking, and passionate about providing high-quality person-centred care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Career Break

Unemployed
07.2025 - Current

Prioritised personal health by taking temporary leave from work to focus on recovery

Healthcare Support Worker

Falcon and Griffin House
03.2023 - 07.2025
  • Assisted residents in independent living accommodation and community flats.
  • Supported with personal care including dressing and wellbeing checks.
  • Administered medication as per care plans.
  • Prepared meals for residents as needed.
  • Conducted welfare checks including intercom calls for residents requiring lower levels of support.
  • Encouraged social interaction through activities and resident lounge events.

Agency Care Worker

Nesi Professionals
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Worked across a variety of care settings including care homes, hospitals, and private homes
  • Provided high-quality care and support tailored to individual needs
  • Assisted residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and companionship
  • Worked independently and alongside other carers in fast-paced environments
  • Travelled to different placements using public transport and adapted quickly to new settings
  • Followed safeguarding procedures and maintained professional standards of care

Agency Cleaner

Global Facility LTD
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Carried out cleaning duties in different workplaces to high standards
  • Maintained hygiene and safety standards
  • Worked independently and managed time effectively

Family Carer / Career Break

Unemployed
12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Took time away from employment to care for a family member
  • Provided daily support and assistance with wellbeing and routine care
  • Managed responsibilities with patience, compassion, and reliability

Warehouse Operative Agency

Footasylum
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in a busy warehouse environment
  • Picked, packed, and organised stock efficiently
  • Worked as part of a team to meet deadlines

Nursery Assistant

Kiddie Days
04.2016 - 08.2019
  • Supported children with daily routines, learning, and play activities
  • Encouraged positive behaviour and social development
  • Assisted with meal times, hygiene, and safeguarding procedures
  • Worked closely with staff to create a safe and caring environment
  • Built positive relationships with children and parents

Nursery Assistant

Didsbury Village Day Nursery
10.2015 - 04.2016
  • Assisted in supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities
  • Supported children’s learning and development through play
  • Helped maintain a clean, safe, and organised nursery environment
  • Worked as part of a team to support children’s wellbeing and routines
  • Observed and reported children’s progress and behaviour when required

Supply Nursery Assistant

EYears
08.2015 - 10.2015
  • Provided temporary cover in different nursery settings when staffing support was required
  • Adapted quickly to new environments, routines, and staff teams
  • Supported children with play, learning activities, and daily care routines
  • Maintained a safe, caring, and organised environment for children
  • Travelled independently to different nursery placements across Manchester using Public Transport

Education

Care Training
01-2023

Bury College
01-2018

Additional Training
01-2017

Bury College
01-2015

Bury College
01-2013

High school
01-2012

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Skills

  • Person centred care
  • Communication and listening skills
  • Medication administration
  • Manual handling and moving & assisting
  • Safeguarding adults and children
  • Supporting independent living
  • Teamwork and working independently
  • Time management and reliability
  • Working in fast-paced environments
  • Building positive relationships with residents and families
  • Dementia awareness
  • Health & safety awareness
  • Record keeping and following care plans
  • Adaptable and quick to learn new routines
  • Experience working in different care settings

Timeline

Career Break

Unemployed
07.2025 - Current

Healthcare Support Worker

Falcon and Griffin House
03.2023 - 07.2025

Agency Care Worker

Nesi Professionals
07.2021 - 03.2023

Agency Cleaner

Global Facility LTD
04.2021 - 07.2021

Family Carer / Career Break

Unemployed
12.2019 - 04.2021

Warehouse Operative Agency

Footasylum
08.2019 - 12.2019

Nursery Assistant

Kiddie Days
04.2016 - 08.2019

Nursery Assistant

Didsbury Village Day Nursery
10.2015 - 04.2016

Supply Nursery Assistant

EYears
08.2015 - 10.2015

Care Training

Bury College

Additional Training

Bury College

Bury College

High school
Rachel Eastham