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Tara Jones

Rawmarsh,South Yorkshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive knowledge in elderly care and dementia awareness. Demonstrates strong empathetic listening and respectfulness, fostering positive relationship building. Proactive in challenging situations and adaptable to different scenarios, ensuring high-quality care. Committed to continuous learning and enhancing skills to provide the best support for the elderly.

Compassionate and reliable team member with impressive work ethic. Committed to improving health and wellbeing by facilitating exceptional levels of care. Proactive and friendly communicator with superb rapport-building skills.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Care worker (Homecare)

CRT Care Services
Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with mobility needs to prevent accidents and injuries in the home environment.
  • Administered personal care to clients with physical disabilities for improved quality of life.
  • Delivered high-quality care by adhering strictly to individual care plans.
  • Worked flexibly across different shift patterns including weekends and bank holidays to ensure continuous provision of essential care services.
  • Maintained professional boundaries whilst offering comfort and reassurance to those under hospice or respite care.
  • Safeguarded dignity of vulnerable adults during personal care delivery, fostering a respectful relationship.
  • Offered daily living assistance such as bathing, dressing, feeding; making everyday life more manageable for clients.
  • Developed strong rapport with service users through effective listening skills and empathy.
  • Shared hobbies and interests to build rapport with clients.

Tram conductor

Supertram
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate accounting.
  • Familiarised self with various fare structures and discount offers, enhancing sales opportunities.
  • Assisted passengers with special requirements, promoting an inclusive service environment.
  • Addressed complaints promptly, improving overall customer satisfaction levels.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations within the workplace; prioritised passenger safety above all else.

Postal worker

Royal Mail
Manvers, South Yorkshire
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Collected signatures for proof of delivery as required by regulations.
  • Handled confidential items responsibly, maintaining trust.
  • Assisted colleagues during peak times, fostering teamwork.
  • Prioritised workload effectively to meet all deadlines.
  • Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular vehicle inspections.
  • Loaded and unloaded postal vehicles carefully, eliminating parcel damage.
  • Streamlined route planning to expedite daily tasks.
  • Sorted mail accurately, ensuring correct distribution.


Cleaner

Rawmarsh Community School
Rawmarsh, South Yorkshire
02.2019 - 10.2021
  • Abided by health and safety regulations, ensured safer environment for all pupils and staff members.
  • Carried out deep cleaning tasks during holidays to ensure readiness before new term commencement.
  • Kept premises tidy to enhance students' learning experience.
  • Ensured cleanliness by regularly sweeping and mopping school corridors.
  • Correctly used colour-coded equipment.
  • Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
  • Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.

Catering assistant

Mexborough Academy
Mexborough, Doncaster
07.2018 - 02.2019
  • Executed food preparation tasks efficiently to meet dining deadlines.
  • Implemented hygiene protocols throughout daily duties ensuring safe food handling.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area to ensure health and safety regulations were met.
  • Collaborated with other team members for smooth catering operations during events.
  • Adhered to portion control guidelines whilst serving meals, maintaining cost effectiveness.

Online Coordinator

Sainsburys
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.

Online Coordinator

Sainsburys
Ipswich, Suffolk
10.2006 - 09.2017

Same as above.

Running a very busy online shopping delivery department.

Online Coordinator

Sainsburys
Rustington, West Sussex
10.2001 - 10.2006

As before, different location

Restaurant manager

Connaught Leisure
Worthing, West Sussex
05.1993 - 10.2001
  • Streamlined staff rotas to optimise efficiency.
  • Liaised effectively with all departments, ensured seamless operation flow from kitchen to tables.
  • Trained new team members, enhanced service quality.
  • Planned menu changes seasonally for fresh dining options throughout the year.
  • Implemented new menus, improved dining experience.
  • Increased table turnover rate with efficient floor management.
  • Monitored stock levels regularly; minimised waste and over-ordering incidents.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Managed daily operations for smooth restaurant functioning.

Assistant catering manager

OwenOwen Department Store
Crawley, West Sussex
01.1992 - 05.1993
  • Improved workflow efficiency with effective task delegation amongst staff members.
  • Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations by supervising cleaning routines.
  • Facilitated communication between kitchen and serving staff, improving overall service delivery.
  • Conducted inventory checks, maintaining optimal stock levels at all times.
  • Organised catering staff for efficient service during peak hours.
  • Welcomed guests into venues, showing them to tables and providing menus.

Duty Catering Manager

Crawley Borough Council
Crawley, West Sussex
07.1990 - 01.1992
  • Coordinated large-scale catering events, contributing to the company's reputation.
  • Upheld hygiene and safety regulations through regular checks and audits.
  • Fostered a collaborative work environment amongst staff members contributing to better productivity.
  • Hired and managed catering staff to perform best practices and quality standards.
  • Supervised food preparation for events, assessing for quality, proper plating and portioning.
  • Planned and developed menus for catering events to meet expectations and budgets for clients.
  • Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.

Education

Care certificate - Health and Social Care support

CRT
Rawmarsh, Rotherham
04.2024 -

City and Guilds - Cooking and service for catering industry

East Surrey College
Redhill, Surrey
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - Range

Court Lodge Comprehensive
Horley, Surrey
09.1984 - 07.1988

Skills

  • Strong empathetic listening
  • Elderly care knowledge
  • Proactive in challenging situations
  • Adaptable to different scenarios
  • Willingness for continuous learning
  • Respectfulness
  • Positive relationship building
  • Dementia awareness
  • Multitasking
  • Event planning

Unpaid Voluntary positions

Board Member for Kids Trust Town 102 Charity 2015 - 2017

Fundraising and fund giving

Collab with church and library member Ipswich 2014 -2017

A group effort to obtain £200,000 from postcode lottery to improve the area.


Chairperson for Friends of Landseer Park 2012 - 2017

Running a volunteer group

Applying for funding to improve the area

Fundraising through events

Giving educational tours and visits


Class assistant at Pipers Vale Primary school, Ipswich 2009 - 2014


Timeline

Care worker (Homecare)

CRT Care Services
04.2024 - Current

Care certificate - Health and Social Care support

CRT
04.2024 -

Tram conductor

Supertram
09.2023 - 04.2024

Postal worker

Royal Mail
10.2021 - 09.2023

Cleaner

Rawmarsh Community School
02.2019 - 10.2021

Catering assistant

Mexborough Academy
07.2018 - 02.2019

Online Coordinator

Sainsburys
09.2017 - 07.2018

Online Coordinator

Sainsburys
10.2006 - 09.2017

Online Coordinator

Sainsburys
10.2001 - 10.2006

Restaurant manager

Connaught Leisure
05.1993 - 10.2001

Assistant catering manager

OwenOwen Department Store
01.1992 - 05.1993

Duty Catering Manager

Crawley Borough Council
07.1990 - 01.1992

City and Guilds - Cooking and service for catering industry

East Surrey College
09.1988 - 07.1990

GCSEs - Range

Court Lodge Comprehensive
09.1984 - 07.1988
Tara Jones