Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Susan Laing

Dundee

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong focus on maintaining professionalism under pressure and multitasking efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional discretion and confidentiality, coupled with reliability and punctuality. Skilled in patient interaction, decision-making prowess, and record-keeping accuracy, ensuring seamless prescription handling and administrative support. Proficient in verbal and written communication, with a keen ability to process repeat prescriptions efficiently. Aspires to leverage these competencies in fast-paced settings to enhance operational effectiveness.

Committed manager with exceptional leadership, organisational skills and communication abilities leads high-performing cross-functional teams. Leads projects, company operations and business growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Service Coordinator

Turning Point Scotland
Dundee
2008.10 - Current
  • Compile rotas for staff team.
  • Provide support and development for staff team.
  • Assist new staff members during induction process.
  • Review and update personal files for individuals supported.
  • Attend reviews and relevant meetings for individuals supported.
  • Conduct risk assessments for building and individuals supported.
  • Perform financial transactions including banking and maintaining finances.
  • Work diligently to meet deadlines.
  • Utilise various computer packages, including SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Manage a busy office environment, including answering phones and addressing alarms.
  • Deliver daily medication support to individuals, including ordering, receiving, and ensuring safe storage of medications, as well as adhering to MAR charts and medication guidelines.

Team Leader

Positive Steps
Dundee
2003.06 - 2008.10
  • Provided housing support to individuals with mental health disabilities, drug and alcohol dependency, and social isolation.
  • Assisted individuals in maintaining their tenancy and securing stable living conditions.
  • Facilitated budgeting and shopping assistance for individuals to promote financial independence.
  • Accompanied individuals to appointments, ensuring access to necessary services.
  • Supported and supervised staff members to enhance service delivery.
  • Participated in reviews and meetings to discuss and evaluate individual progress.
  • Conducted assessments for tenancy support to identify needs and appropriate interventions.

Social Care officer

Dundee City Council
Dundee
2003.02 - 2003.06
  • Assisted 3 ladies with learning disabilities.
  • Provided personal care to enhance daily living experiences.
  • Operated hoists and wheelchairs for safe patient transfers.
  • Coordinated recreational activities to foster resident engagement.
  • Enhanced patient comfort through attentive personal care.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to support patients' health.
  • Administered prescribed medication to ensure patient safety.

Care Assistant

Priority Care
Dundee
2000.09 - 2003.02
  • Encouraged independence among patients while providing assistance with tasks.
  • Organised recreational activities to enhance social interaction among residents.
  • Followed strict dietary plans tailored for each patient's health condition, resulting in improved overall health status of residents.
  • Participated in team meetings discussing ways to improve service delivery, leading to enhanced quality of life for residents.
  • Ensured a safe environment by maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the facility.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients for early detection of health complications.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks to promote hygiene and cleanliness among patients.

Clerical Assistant

DC Thomson & Co. Ltd
Dundee
1995.03 - 2000.08
  • Managed incoming post to maintain regular communication flow within the department.
  • Provided reception cover, responded to telephone inquiries professionally and courteously.
  • Supported team productivity for successful project completion by managing schedules and appointments.
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information adhering strictly to data protection policies.
  • Ensured accurate record keeping with diligent data entry tasks.
  • Performed photocopying and document scanning duties, ensured availability of necessary paperwork at all times.
  • Contributed towards a positive work environment by assisting colleagues as needed during busy periods or absences due to illness or holidays.
  • Increased workflow fluidity, prepared regular reports on clerical activities.

Prioritised urgent tasks to meet deadlines efficiently.

Education

SVQ Level 4 - Health & Social Care (Adults)

SVQ
Dundee

SVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Adults)

SVQ
Dundee
/2007 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Community Education

Dundee University
Dundee
2002.09 - 2004.07

NVQ Level 1 - Preparatory Course to Nurse/Midwifery Education

Dundee College
Dundee
2000.09 - 2001.05

Skills

  • Maintaining professionalism under pressure
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Being assertive yet courteous
  • Patient interaction
  • Decision-Making prowess
  • Record keeping accuracy
  • Prescription handling
  • Verbal and written Communication
  • Administrative support
  • Repeat prescription processing
  • Decision-Making in fast-paced settings
  • Typing speed and accuracy

Affiliations

  • Reading
  • Spending time with my daughter
  • Walking the dog
  • Spending with family and friends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Service Coordinator

Turning Point Scotland
2008.10 - Current

Team Leader

Positive Steps
2003.06 - 2008.10

Social Care officer

Dundee City Council
2003.02 - 2003.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Community Education

Dundee University
2002.09 - 2004.07

Care Assistant

Priority Care
2000.09 - 2003.02

NVQ Level 1 - Preparatory Course to Nurse/Midwifery Education

Dundee College
2000.09 - 2001.05

Clerical Assistant

DC Thomson & Co. Ltd
1995.03 - 2000.08

SVQ Level 4 - Health & Social Care (Adults)

SVQ

SVQ Level 3 - Health & Social Care (Adults)

SVQ
/2007 -
Susan Laing