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Education
interests
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Samantha Grimes

Preston,Lancashire

Summary

Dedicated and willing to learn to cash handle with precision, bagging items correctly, and maintaining courtesy in customer interactions. i am calm under pressure and proficiency in packing, credit and cash transactions. Known for being outgoing and enthusiastic, aiming to leverage these skills to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

home carer

carers allowance
preston, Lancashire
2014.06 - Current

starting on this date i started caring for my vulnerable autistic son he had recently been diagnosed around this time he was around age 6 i obviously assisted him with his eating and his hygiene i basically did all aspects of care for him at this age with the addition of special aids such as modified pens and cutlery

before this i had a road traffic accident which was the reason for leaving my previous job i still to this day help him if needed in personal hygiene and daily routine but he is coming to the age of 18 where i will still be around for him as he lives with me but i want to get out there and start working

Health care assistant

Barchester Healthcare
Preston, Lancashire
2002.07 - 2005.05
  • Assisted in all aspects of personal care, retaining comfort and dignity.
  • Helped with personal care tasks, promoting hygiene and cleanliness amongst patients.
  • Assisted in daily living activities for enhanced patient comfort.
  • Encouraged independence among patients whilst assisting them with tasks.
  • Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
  • Provided emotional support to patients, improving their mental wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team for effective patient care delivery.
  • Worked closely under supervision from registered nurses contributing to efficient workflow within the facility.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring safety of all residents.
  • Ensured a safe environment by maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the facility.
  • Respected the privacy and dignity of each resident during provision of care services.
  • Documented reports on daily observations accurately, helping in keeping track of every resident's progress over time.
  • Adhered strictly to professional standards, regulations and policies at all times while executing duties.

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Customer service
  • Calm under pressure
  • Cash handling precision
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Packing
  • Item packing
  • Positive attitude

Education

GCSEs - maths

fulwood acedemy
Preston, Lancashire
1997.09 - 1998.09

GCSEs - english

fulwood academy
Preston, Lancashire
1997.09 - 1998.09

GCSEs - science

fulwood academy
Preston, Lancashire
1997.09 - 1998.09

interests

my hobbies include walking the dogs, playing strategy games taking my son out places to enhance his social skills cooking with new recipes and also diamond painting building lego models and making resin

I like to read in my spare time i struggle sometimes as i am dyslexic but i am not one to give up

Timeline

home carer

carers allowance
2014.06 - Current

Health care assistant

Barchester Healthcare
2002.07 - 2005.05

GCSEs - maths

fulwood acedemy
1997.09 - 1998.09

GCSEs - english

fulwood academy
1997.09 - 1998.09

GCSEs - science

fulwood academy
1997.09 - 1998.09
Samantha Grimes