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Stuart Bales

Cramlington,Northumberland
Stuart Bales

Summary

Experienced porter with background in hospital settings, and patient transportation. Well-versed in operating hospital beds, trollies and wheelchairs. Remains calm under pressure, provide correct supporting equipment swiftly. Compassionate and caring individual, eager to help others, support hospital staff and assist in smooth running of hospital. Competent in correct manual handling techniques. Comfortable in fast-paced environments and high-pressure situations. Organised and hardworking with experience transferring patients safely and securely between wards and around hospitals.

Overview

35
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tombola Ltd
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Chatroom Moderator
12.2006 - Current

Job overview

I am currently employed as a Chatroom Moderator for Tombola, I work completely remotely from home (occasionally attending the office for training etc) overseeing the chat rooms in a fast paced environment.

  • Responsible for monitoring and actively participating in the online chat rooms which are open 24/7
  • ensuring a fun and safe environment for the customers to spend time in
  • showing a great deal of empathy and understanding, and dealing with difficult situations and subjects that may arise in the chat rooms.
  • safeguarding players and escalating to the relevant departments.
  • dealing with live questions and complaints
  • creating and hosting regular live quizzes and fun games for the customers to participate in
  • keeping up to date with regular changes to company policies and new game offerings to be able to advise customers efficiently.

NHS Trust
South Shields, South Tyneside

Hospital porter
03.2006 - 11.2006

Job overview

  • Facilitated patients' onward transmission to relevant wards, providing exceptional levels of care.
  • Verified correct, compliant collection, handling and disposal of soiled and clinical hospital waste.
  • Provided safe, timely transportation of varied goods, food and waste within hospital grounds.
  • Securely and professionally transported drugs between main store, pharmacy and relevant wards.
  • Transferred patients safely between wards to receive treatment.
  • Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs in line with hospital policies and correct manual handling techniques.
  • Assisted and reacted in unforeseen circumstances or in event of emergency situations.
  • Ran delivery and acceptance service for clean and dirty linen, aiding smooth-running laundry provisions.

coquettrust.org.uk
Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne

Carer
01.2005 - 02.2006

Job overview

  • Assisted with daily meal prep, promoting nutritious options for optimal health and wellbeing.
  • Created positive relationships with clients through practical support and companionship, improving overall quality of life.
  • Aided clients with bedtime routines, washing and dressing.
  • Collaborated with external support providers, aiding continuity between caregivers.
  • Assisted clients with daily household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation.
  • Maintained client dignity and respect throughout personal care support, including dressing, showering and toileting.
  • Established and maintained positive exercise and social routines based on service user needs.
  • Safely transported and accompanied clients to appointments and activities.
  • Maintained hygienic living environments through regular cleaning.
  • Assisted clients with daily household cleaning, laundry and food preparation.

Textilion Ltd
Killingworth, North Tyneside

sewing machine technician
12.1988 - 10.2002

Job overview

  • Recorded maintenance and repair procedures
  • Run and set machines to meet production targets and goals.
  • Calibrated machine components to adjust speed and keep operations running smoothly.
  • Checked output to spot machine-related faults or flaws.
  • Observed work processes, identified potential hazards and recommended changes to improve safety.
  • Proposed changes to improve machinery operation.
  • Cleaned and lubricated moving parts, increasing useful life of industrial machines.
  • Diagnosed machine malfunctions by reviewing error codes, inspecting components and testing systems.
  • Reported faults to supervisors and carried out remedial work to fix issues.

Education

Newcastle College of Arts & Technology, Bath Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne

Foundation Degree in Arts from graphic design
09.1986 - 06.1988

Cramlington Learning Village
Cramlington

GCSEs from english, maths, biology, art, history
06.1984 - 09.1984

Skills

  • Transferred patients safely between wards to receive treatment
  • Operated hospital beds, trollies, portering chairs and wheelchairs in line with hospital policies and correct manual handling techniques
  • Facilitated patients' onward transmission to relevant wards, providing exceptional levels of care
  • Verified correct, compliant collection, handling and disposal of soiled and clinical hospital waste
  • Provided safe, timely transportation of varied goods, food and waste within hospital grounds
  • Securely and professionally transported drugs between main store, pharmacy and relevant wards
  • Assisted and reacted in unforeseen circumstances or in event of emergency situations
  • Ran delivery and acceptance service for clean and dirty linen, aiding smooth-running laundry provisions
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Empathy Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Hospitality service expertise


Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Chatroom Moderator

Tombola Ltd
12.2006 - Current

Hospital porter

NHS Trust
03.2006 - 11.2006

Carer

coquettrust.org.uk
01.2005 - 02.2006

sewing machine technician

Textilion Ltd
12.1988 - 10.2002

Newcastle College of Arts & Technology, Bath Lane

Foundation Degree in Arts from graphic design
09.1986 - 06.1988

Cramlington Learning Village

GCSEs from english, maths, biology, art, history
06.1984 - 09.1984
Stuart Bales