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Sapana Gurung

Canterbury,Kent

Summary

A proactive professional with experience within education, healthcare, and customer-facing environments. Known for my reliability and precision, I am dedicated to helping others achieve positive outcomes and greater independence. I am now seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant role where I can apply my transferable skills, continue developing my therapeutic knowledge, and make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing and quality of life of service users.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Teaching assistant

The Stour Academy Trust
Canterbury, Kent
2024.05 - Current

Activities Coordinator

Highland House
Canterbury, Kent
2022.07 - 2023.03

Healthcare Assistant

Sanctuary Care
Canterbury, Kent
2020.12 - 2022.03

Customer Sales Advisor

Zara
Kingston upon Thames, London
2019.12 - 2020.01

Voluntary Shop Assistant

British Heart Foundation
Canterbury, Kent
2017.06 - 2017.07

Waitress

The Ambrette
Canterbury, Kent
2016.10 - 2017.04

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Creative & Cultural Industries

Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - English Literature

St Anselm’s Catholic School
Canterbury, Kent
09/2016 - 07/2018

A-Levels - History

St Anselm’s Catholic School
Canterbury, Kent
09/2016 - 07/2018

A-Levels - Fine Art

St Anselm’s Catholic School
Canterbury, Kent
09/2016 - 07/2018

Skills

  • Effective communication and active listening skills
  • Person-centred support and individualised care planning
  • Understanding of cognitive, physical, and sensory needs
  • SEN knowledge and awareness of diverse needs
  • Behavioural awareness and de-escalation strategies
  • Team working within multidisciplinary healthcare settings
  • Observation, reporting, and confidential record keeping (GDPR compliant)
  • Supporting independence and daily living skills
  • Empathy, patience, and resilience under pressure
  • Problem-solving and adaptability in care environments
  • Strong organisation and time management
  • IT proficient (Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom, Adobe Creative Cloud)

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Nepali
Native
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching assistant

The Stour Academy Trust
2024.05 - Current

Activities Coordinator

Highland House
2022.07 - 2023.03

Healthcare Assistant

Sanctuary Care
2020.12 - 2022.03

Customer Sales Advisor

Zara
2019.12 - 2020.01

Voluntary Shop Assistant

British Heart Foundation
2017.06 - 2017.07

Waitress

The Ambrette
2016.10 - 2017.04

Bachelor of Arts - Creative & Cultural Industries

Kingston University
09/2018 - 07/2020

A-Levels - English Literature

St Anselm’s Catholic School
09/2016 - 07/2018

A-Levels - History

St Anselm’s Catholic School
09/2016 - 07/2018

A-Levels - Fine Art

St Anselm’s Catholic School
09/2016 - 07/2018
Sapana Gurung