Sidrah Khan
London,City of London
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Befriender (Volunteering)
Harpenden Trust
London, Harpenden
2023.01 - 2025.03
- This role involved supporting individuals experiencing social isolation. I met with them weekly or biweekly for two-hour sessions, engaging in conversations and activities aimed at fostering connection and well-being. Notable improvements in their behaviour and outlook made the experience deeply rewarding.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed, whilst building trustful rapport with clients through consistent reliability and patience.
- Managed stressful situations calmly under pressure, maintaining a therapeutic atmosphere.
Care home volunteer
Harpenden Trust
London, Harpenden
2023.10 - 2025.02
- Facilitated social activities that fostered community within the care home.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, leading to increased trust in care services provided.
- Provided emotional support to residents during challenging periods.
- Enhanced daily patient life through compassionate communication and encouragement to partake in fun activities for improved sense of purpose.
Pharmacist assistant
Bharat Shah
London, Harpenden
2022.09 - 2024.06
- Improved efficiency of prescription processing with thorough attention to detail.
- Maintained patient confidentiality adhering to data protection regulations.
- Managed stock levels of medicines, leading to a well-organised inventory.
- Processed payments promptly and accurately resulting in smooth transactions.
Mental health Prefect
Gems First Point School
Dubai
2018.09 - 2021.06
- Offered guidance to new pupils, aiding smoother transition into school life.
- Ensured smooth operation during school functions, ensuring successful events.
- Developed leadership skills for managing a diverse student body.
- Represented student concerns at board meetings, influencing policy decisions.
Education
A-Levels - Biology
St Georges school
Harpenden, Hertfordshire 2022.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Maths
St Georges School
Harpenden, Hertfordshire 2022.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Chemistry
St Georges School
Harpenden, Hertfordshire 2022.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Communication skills
- Public speaking
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
- Multilingual
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Urdu
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
I genuinely enjoy anything that gives me an adrenaline rush, spending time outdoors, and, most importantly, connecting and socialising with people.
Timeline
Care home volunteer
Harpenden Trust
2023.10 - 2025.02
Befriender (Volunteering)
Harpenden Trust
2023.01 - 2025.03
Pharmacist assistant
Bharat Shah
2022.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Biology
St Georges school
2022.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Maths
St Georges School
2022.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - Chemistry
St Georges School
2022.09 - 2024.06
Mental health Prefect
Gems First Point School
2018.09 - 2021.06