Rebecca Roberts
Student
Oldham
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
English Language Assistant
Language Connexion
9 2023 - 4 2024
- English Language Assistant in a French school.
- Worked with CM1 (year 5) and Sixième (year 7).
- OPOL teaching technique.
- Planning and delivering English lessons for year 5, following the KidsBox scheme of work.
- Created examinations and provided grades and to evaluate student learning needs.
- Created my own scheme of work for year 7; developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated real-world examples, enhancing student understanding of complex topics.
- Behaviour management in a classroom setting.
- Established and maintained intercultural connections.
- Planned and delivered art lessons (in English) for year 5.
- Co-animatied science and history lessons for year 5.
- Proficiency in the French language.
- Collaborated with school staff on various initiatives aimed at promoting language learning across the school community, including extracurricular programs and cultural events; planned and delivered a day celebrating English speaking cultures.
- Full-time work.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering a supportive environment conducive to academic success.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Supported diverse learners by implementing differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate varying learning styles and abilities.
- Served as a mentor for new English Language Assistants, providing guidance and support during their transition into the role.
- Enhanced collaboration among classmates by incorporating group projects and promoting teamwork within the classroom setting.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Care Assistant
Fernbank Therapeutic Community Ltd
6 2023 - 9 2023
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to seniors.
- Administered controlled medications, following established protocols for dosage accuracy and timing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transferring them safely between beds, chairs, and wheelchairs as needed.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and on-call shifts.
- Mainly worked the night shift.
Care Assistant
Four Seasons Health Care
01.2022 - 04.2023
- 12-hour shifts.
- Dealt professionally with challenging behaviour (this care home is a challenging behaviour home dealing mainly with mental illnesses and dementia).
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Delivered high-quality care to dementia patients.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations, providing prompt assistance while following established protocols until professional help arrived onsite.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Waitress
Vermilion & Cinnabar
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Served in the restaurant - memorised the menu, took orders, used a till to input orders.
- Contributed to positive guest feedback by delivering timely, accurate, and friendly service throughout events.
- Enhanced guest experience by providing attentive and efficient service during weddings.
- Upheld high standards of hygiene by properly handling all food items and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Increased overall event efficiency by assisting bartenders in preparing beverages when needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area for guests' comfort and satisfaction.
- Assisted in event setup and tear-down, ensuring a smooth transition between different stages of the function.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Handled food and beverage orders for up to 800 guests, delivering prompt and friendly service.
Community Care Worker
Nightingale Homecare
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Cleaned clients' residences and organization's building by washing walls, scrubbing and vacuuming floors, dusting furniture and cleaning windows and mirrors.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in their homes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Enabled timely medical interventions by monitoring vital signs, medication compliance, and reporting changes in client conditions.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Assisted clients with mobility such as getting out of bed, dressing and transferring to commode or wheelchair.
- Escorted clients to appointments, shopping and leisure activities.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported family caregivers through respite services allowing them time away from caregiving responsibilities while ensuring continued quality care for their loved ones.
- Reported any safeguarding issues to line manager.
Waitress
Timpson Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Working with my dad in the café at Timpson House
- 3 days spent preparing sandwiches and breakfast items, washing dishes and serving customers
- This really helped to enhance my customer service skills, educated me about food hygiene and prepared me for a high stress working environment during busy lunchtimes
- I also did a few shifts at the company here and there for residential courses and management courses after hours
- This involved serving a delicate 12 course taster menu which further enhanced my skills as a waitress, ensuring the presentation remained perfect.
Waitress
Dineindulge
04.2018 - 09.2018
- A few shifts working with my dad for a private catering company
- We prepared and served taster menus for parties of up to 25 people, which developed my customer service skills and prepared me for work in a high stress environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French, Politics, Italian
Newcastle University
Newcastle Upon Tyne 04.2001 -
A-Level - French, History, Politics
The Blue Coat CofE School
Oldham 04.2001 - 05.2021
GCSE -
Newman RC College
Oldham 04.2001 -
Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Observation Documentation
Food and Beverage Service
Greeting guests
Cross-cultural communication
Infection Control
Moving and Handling
Timeline
Waitress
Vermilion & Cinnabar
07.2022 - 09.2022
Care Assistant
Four Seasons Health Care
01.2022 - 04.2023
Community Care Worker
Nightingale Homecare
07.2021 - 09.2021
Waitress
Timpson Ltd
09.2018 - 10.2018
Waitress
Dineindulge
04.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - French, Politics, Italian
Newcastle University
04.2001 -
A-Level - French, History, Politics
The Blue Coat CofE School
04.2001 - 05.2021
GCSE -
Newman RC College
04.2001 -
English Language Assistant
Language Connexion
9 2023 - 4 2024
Care Assistant
Fernbank Therapeutic Community Ltd
6 2023 - 9 2023
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