Stephen Taylor
Swansea,City and County of Swansea
Summary
Dedicated porter with a strong ability to work both within a team and on individual tasks. Skilled in carrying out instructions and daily routines, with a focus on prioritising patient care. Possesses good knowledge of hospital layout and expertise in manual handling. Committed to delivering high-quality patient care and continuously improving operational efficiency, skills that can be transferred to delivery and customer services.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hospital Porter
Swansea Bay Health Board
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2007.04 - Current
- Responded promptly to calls from nursing staff or doctors, improving service efficiency.
- Moved heavy equipment between departments, facilitating optimal use of resources. Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs in line with hospital policies and correct manual handling techniques.
- Transferred patients safely between wards to receive treatment.
- Employed manual handling knowledge to lift, turn and move patients safely.
- Responded to cardiac arrests and provided trolley and supporting equipment for such incidents.
- Brought and collected medical gases to different departments and wards.
- Undertook delivery of specimens and blood samples to laboratories. Securely and professionally transported drugs between main store, pharmacy and relevant wards.
- Worked flexibly to meet round-the-clock service needs of busy hospital departments.
- Prioritised infection control by consistently adhering to regulations, enhancing continued quality of patient care.
- Reported clinical and no-clinical incidents and accidents to line manager.
- Supported visitors with directions around the hospital, enhancing user experience.
- Ensured patient safety by transferring them to different hospital departments.
Driver/Valeter
CEM Days
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
1989.08 - 2007.04
- Washed and prepared cars for new and returning customers within busy schedules and demands.
- Supported sales department.
- Fitting any additional customer requests.
General labourer
Swansea City Council
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
1987.01 - 1989.08
- Follow instructions from Foreman.
- Working as part of a team.
- General labouring on council sites, for example digging holes, putting up fencing.
Warehouse storeman
Decco
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
1979.07 - 1987.07
- Taking deliveries from lorries.
- Checking goods against invoices and orders.
- Taking stock onto shop floor for displays.
- Delivery driver when needed.
Education
Dynefor Comprehensive School
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 1976.09 - 1979.05
Skills
- Work within a team and individual job allocations
- Carry out instructions and daily routines
- Sort and deliver mail whilst working as porter in Cefn Coed Hospital and CEM Days
- Prioritise patient care
- Good knowledge of hospital layout
- Manual handling
About Me
I enjoy keeping active - walking, cycling, quizes and general knowledge. I am a family man and promote my children's wellbeing through different activities. I enjoy following Liverpool and Swansea football teams.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospital Porter
Swansea Bay Health Board
2007.04 - Current
Driver/Valeter
CEM Days
1989.08 - 2007.04
General labourer
Swansea City Council
1987.01 - 1989.08
Warehouse storeman
Decco
1979.07 - 1987.07
Dynefor Comprehensive School
1976.09 - 1979.05