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SHIKIRA PURCELL

SHIKIRA PURCELL

Hartlepool,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in patient care, personal care management, and safeguarding awareness. Demonstrates proficiency in infection control procedures, medicine administration, and care planning, complemented by strong team-leading abilities. Skilled in SEN teaching strategies, classroom supervision, and addressing challenging behavioural needs with a deep understanding of autism spectrum considerations and SEN legislation. Committed to delivering exceptional support while fostering inclusive environments that prioritise individual needs and development.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hello Education
Middlesbrough, Durham
02.2025 - Current
  • Delivered tailored literacy and numeracy sessions, improving basic skills proficiency.
  • Prioritised pupil safety during school trips; minimised risk of accidents.
  • Fostered inclusivity within the school community; promoted acceptance and respect for all pupils.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging situations; instilled resilience in pupils.
  • Liaised with parents and carers regularly, fostering strong home-school relationships.
  • Created sensory stimuli for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder; eased anxiety levels.
  • Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.

Auxiliary Nurse

North West Recruitment
Londonderry
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • To assist health professionals with patient care.
  • Preparing patients for examinations and/or treatments.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility, to support patient independence and well-being.
  • Monitoring skin conditions, gradients, bed sores, and completing relevant documentation in patients folders.
  • Distribute and serve food, and assist with patient feeding.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, providing prompt and effective care under pressure, and following established protocols.
  • Supported patients with mobility challenges, using equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs safely and effectively.

Domiciliary Care Worker

North West Care
Londonderry
08.2019 - 10.2024
  • Provided personalised care and support to elderly clients, promoting independence and dignity within their own homes.
  • Supported clients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship, listening attentively to clients and fostering a sense of belonging and community.
  • Delivered end-of-life care with sensitivity and respect, providing comfort and support to clients and their families during difficult times.
  • Maintained meticulous records of client care, medications, and progress notes, complying with regulatory standards and privacy laws.
  • Completed First Aid, CPR and defibrillation training.
  • Delivered mobility support to clients, including hoists, wheelchairs and vehicle access aids.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations, applying first aid training and following emergency procedures.
  • Regularly worked night shifts to provide care, support and assistance to the vulnerable requiring round-the-clock care.

Office Administrative Assistant

Recruitment Co
Londonderry
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Office administrative assistant for the Civil Service in government departments.
  • Managing data entries and other record keeping tasks, whilst adhering to GDPR.
  • Ability to follow, update and record live spreadsheets within the government database.
  • To break down individuals information from spreadsheets, to create the appropriate tasks and carry them out effectively and thoroughly.
  • Creating and issuing letters for each set task to be sent out to the public, with updates on the aforementioned tasks and what to expect.
  • Working in a fast paced environment as part of a team, to meet the demands of the department.

Human Resources Assistant

North West Care
Londonderry
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted Human Resources, with hiring and onboarding processes, providing useful insights and opinions of candidates.
  • Assisted with recruiting, background checks and reference checks.
  • Prepared new employee files and structured current employee files for accurate, reliable records.
  • Maintained accurate employee records, adhering to GDPR guidelines and ensuring data was kept confidential.
  • Assisted in recruitment processes, from advertising vacancies to scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
  • Coordinated induction programmes for new hires, facilitating smooth integration into the company culture.
  • Organised training sessions and development workshops to enhance staff skills and performance.

Care Team Leader

North West Care
Londonderry
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided support for the Area Service Manager in rota management, monitoring carers within the community, new service user packages and documentation folders being delivered to their homes.
  • Led a team of care assistants, providing guidance and support in daily tasks to improve client satisfaction.
  • Monitored and maintained records of service users care, health conditions, and progress, facilitating effective communication with families.
  • Managed the scheduling of staff shifts, ensuring optimal coverage and continuity of care within the community.
  • Responsible for the on call emergency phone, out of office hours, to help advise or assist in the event of an emergency; for carers and/or service users within the community.
  • Addressed and resolved complaints from service users and their families, fostering a supportive and understanding environment.
  • Maintained up to date records and documentation provided from other professionals, to ensure staff are up to date with clients needs.

Retail Assistant

Next
Londonderry
09.2013 - 11.2020
  • Greeted customers upon entry, offering assistance and guidance to enhance shopping experience.
  • Facilitated a clean and safe shopping environment by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Monitored fitting rooms, assisting customers with garment fitting and providing honest feedback.
  • Processed transactions efficiently at the till, including sales, refunds, and exchanges.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to improve product knowledge and customer service skills.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and contribute to store success.
  • Maintained high standards of visual merchandising to promote store layout and product presentation.
  • Utilised product knowledge to upsell and cross-sell, enhancing customer purchases and store revenue.
  • Managed stock levels on the shop floor, ensuring availability of products and sizes for customers.
  • Conducted regular stock checks and inventory audits to minimise discrepancies and losses.
  • Received, processed and organised deliveries within tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: BA Hons - English with Education

University of Ulster
Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens
09.2017 - 05.2020

Higher National Diploma: Access Diploma - Combined Studies

North West Regional College
Londonderry, DRS
01.2013 - 01.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing

North West Regional College

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

North West Regional College

NVQ Level 2 - Essential Skills Communication

North West Regional College

GCSEs - Art, Drama, Dance, ICT, Learning for Life and Work

Limavady High School
Limavady, CCG

Skills

  • Computer Literate
  • Extended knowledge surrounding patient care
  • Personal care management
  • Infection control procedures
  • Medicine administration
  • Care planning
  • Team leading abilities
  • SEN teaching strategies
  • Safeguarding awareness
  • Challenging behavioural needs
  • Classroom supervision
  • Knowledge of sen legislation
  • Autism spectrum understanding

Custom

Category B Driving License 

Timeline

SEN Teaching Assistant

Hello Education
02.2025 - Current

Auxiliary Nurse

North West Recruitment
05.2024 - 10.2024

Office Administrative Assistant

Recruitment Co
06.2023 - 01.2024

Human Resources Assistant

North West Care
09.2022 - 06.2023

Care Team Leader

North West Care
01.2021 - 09.2022

Domiciliary Care Worker

North West Care
08.2019 - 10.2024

Bachelor of Arts: BA Hons - English with Education

University of Ulster
09.2017 - 05.2020

Retail Assistant

Next
09.2013 - 11.2020

Higher National Diploma: Access Diploma - Combined Studies

North West Regional College
01.2013 - 01.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing

North West Regional College

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

North West Regional College

NVQ Level 2 - Essential Skills Communication

North West Regional College

GCSEs - Art, Drama, Dance, ICT, Learning for Life and Work

Limavady High School
SHIKIRA PURCELL