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Tracey Langford

Trefnanney ,Powys

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service and care roles, particularly within the elderly community. Proven ability to create engaging activities that promote wellbeing and a positive environment, demonstrating resourcefulness and a deep understanding of dementia awareness and elderly care. Highly adaptable, reliable and committed to fostering connections and improving the lives of clients through compassionate care.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work history

Holistic therapist

Self Employed
Meifod, Powys
09.2005 - Current
  • Conducted client consultations and maintained client records while ensuring adherence to confidentiality and security protocols.
  • Developed holistic treatment plans tailored to clients' emotional and physical needs using techniques such as Swedish massage, aromatherapy massage, reflexology, and Indian head massage.
  • Recorded all treatments and outcomes for ongoing assessment and future treatments, adhering to confidentiality and security guidelines.

Carer & Home Maker

West View, Bere Peninsula Care Ltd
Bere Alston , Devon
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Assisted residents with personal care, including washing, showering, and toileting needs.
  • Supported transfers of residents to communal areas for daily activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order in residents' rooms and common areas.
  • Provided assistance during meal times, ensuring residents' comfort and enjoyment.
  • Completed electronic records for residents at end of each shift.
  • Welcomed residents at breakfast, taking orders and assisting with meals.


  • Facilitated morning exercise sessions with residents, including seated yoga and resistance bands.
  • Served refreshments and assisted with lunch in communal and individual settings.
  • Organised engaging activities throughout the week, tailored to residents' interests and seasonal events.
  • Acknowledged spiritual and religious needs, fostering a sense of community and purpose.
  • Completed electronic notes at the end of each day.

Health care assistant

Home Instead
Tavistock , Devon
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Supported community initiatives by providing care for elderly individuals in their homes.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks to enhance daily living.
  • Trained in safe manual handling techniques to ensure client safety.
  • Monitored health and well-being to detect changes promptly.
  • Maintained accurate records and reported any concerns effectively.
  • Helped with meal preparation and household chores to promote independence.
  • Provided emotional support to improve quality of life.
  • Prompted and assisted with medication management and documentation.

Activities coordinator

Moorgate Care Home
Bedford Bridge , Devon
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Developed a varied and stimulating activities programme, to create purpose and wellbeing.
  • Produced a weekly activity schedule, communicating this directly with residents and staff and keeping an up to date noticeboard for family and friends.
  • Worked within an allocated budget to provide a programme of activities and maintain stock of activity equipment.
  • Assisted and encouraged residents with dementia to participate in activity sessions, to maintain purpose through connection and reminiscing.
  • Kept written records of resident participation and regularly reviewed individual needs.
  • Built positive relationships with residents through 1:1 sessions and gentle encouragement to enjoy group activities.
  • Tailored activities to participant needs and abilities, prioritising group activities that brought individuals together.
  • Risk assessed all planned activities.
  • Communicated with staff and relatives to discover beneficial and stimulating activities for all residents.
  • Organised trips around local community, arranging transport and verifying accessibility.
  • Planned fun exercise classes for varying abilities and fitness levels.
  • Obtained resident feedback by organising one-to-one reviews and resident meetings.
  • Welcomed new and returning residents, cultivating an inclusive space.

Farm animal worker

GE & KM Langford
Pool Quay , Powys
09.2013 - 01.2023
  • Assisted in feeding and monitoring calves, ensuring adherence to animal welfare guidelines.
  • Supported health checks of livestock, reporting issues to management for resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of calf nutrition and health status.

Cleaner

Self Employed
Meifod, Powys
09.2013 - 01.2023
  • Delivered a reliable domestic cleaning services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Caterer

Self Employed
Meifod , Powys
09.2013 - 01.2023
  • Delivered an extensive range of cakes that met quality recipe standards, fulfilling local business requirements efficiently.
  • Provided exceptional service, establishing a reputation for reliability and professionalism in the community.
  • Achieved excellence in kitchen health and hygiene practices, ensuring all certifications were consistently maintained.
  • Secured personal food hygiene certifications, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.

Sales administrator

Pears Stairs
Welshpool , Powys
11.2007 - 09.2013
  • Addressed customer enquiries with prompt and efficient responses via telephone, fax, and email.
  • Compiled individual staircase quotations based on client specifications and architect plans.
  • Engaged with clients to discuss quotations and ensure satisfaction with orders.

Community care worker

Mid Wales Homecare
Welshpool , Powys
07.2005 - 11.2007
  • Supported community initiatives by providing care for elderly individuals in their homes.
  • Safely lifted, transferred, and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Provided assistance with personal care and hygiene tasks while maintaining respect and sensitivity.
  • Administered oral and topical medication as per instructions from medical personnel.
  • Executed housekeeping and meal preparation tasks to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.
  • Offered emotional support and companionship to enhance general wellbeing.
  • Provided palliative care to patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
  • Liaised with healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care for clients.
  • Assessed clients and documented information for records and analysis.

Lettings Manager

Norman R Lloyd
Oswestry , Shropshire
03.2003 - 09.2004
  • Assisted in maximising lettings potential.
  • Supported promotion of letting agency through local press.
  • Helped acquire new landlords and rental properties.
  • Aided in the promotion and marketing of rental properties.
  • Conducted property viewings.
  • Screened potential tenants to secure tenancies.
  • Completed property inventories at beginning and end of tenancies.
  • Drafted tenancy agreements.
  • Managed properties and addressed issues during tenancies.
  • Oversaw lettings accounts and facilitated rental payments to landlords.
  • Contributed to the establishment of a new product-based system in the workplace.

Travel Consultant (Assistant Manageress)

Travel Master Holiday
Welshpool , Powys
02.2002 - 03.2003
  • Assisted in creating and sharing detailed itineraries for travel, including flights, ferries, hotels, and cruises.
  • Issued and processed airline tickets according to IATA standards.
  • Ensured compliance with all insurance requirements for travellers.
  • Provided guidance on visa and vaccination needs while verifying passport validity.
  • Addressed client inquiries and resolved issues with creative problem-solving.
  • Conducted professional and courteous calls to uphold service standards.
  • Completed staff rotas efficiently.
  • Handled monthly returns and banking tasks.

Australian Specialist Travel Consultant

Meadway Travel
Reading , Berkshire
04.2001 - 02.2002
  • Managed incoming travel enquiries for Australia and New Zealand.
  • Assisted clients in crafting tailored itineraries, including flights, accommodation, and car hire.
  • Guided clients on visa, vaccination requirements, and passport validity.
  • Maintained accurate customer files and records.
  • Ensured deposits and balances were processed efficiently by the accounts department.
  • Fostered professional relationships to encourage repeat travel bookings.

Travel consultant

Travel Master Holidays
Welshpool , Powys
06.1987 - 04.2001
  • Completed a 2 year YTS as junior travel consultant and gained my COTAC level 1 and 2 Air and General travel qualifications during this time.
  • Assisted and became qualified in booking of flights, package holidays, ferries, cruises and car hire.
  • Assisted in general office duties such as daily balancing and banking, invoicing, post and balancing petty cash.

Took responsibility of updating window displays and current offers.

  • Maintained office appearance and well stocked shelves.
  • Spent time with work experience and helped train new staff.
  • Provided cover when needed in other branches.
  • I was fortunate to travel extensively during my time with Travel Master Holidays, to many parts of Europe, Canada, and spending longer periods of time in both America and Australia.

Education

COTAC Level 1 & 2 - Air and General Travel

London Road College
Shrewsbury

CPD Points - Massage for Dementia

Nicolle Mitchell - The Little Massage Clinic
Redruth
03.2023

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies - Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology & Indian Head

Radbrook College
Shrewsbury
08.2005

O' Levels - Maths, Needlework, Art and Biology

Llanfyllin High School
Llanfyllin
08.1987

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Sales techniques
  • Attention to Detail
  • Active listening skills
  • Itinerary planning
  • Elderly care
  • Calm under pressure
  • Dementia awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness

Referees

Diane Kehoe

Registered Manager

West View Care Home

72 Broad Park Road

Bere Alston

Yelverton

Devon

PL20 7DU


Tel: 01822 840674

Email:  diane@westviewcarehome.co.uk



Hayley Russell

Registered Care Manager

Home Instead Tavistock and Tamar Valley

Kilworthy Park

Tavistock

Devon

PL19 0BZ


Tel:  01822 258292

Email:  hayley.russell@ttv.homeinstead.co.uk



Liz Johnson

Registered Manager

Moorgate Care Home

Bedford Bridge

Horrabridge

Yelverton

PL20 7RZ


Tel: 01822 852313

Email:  moorgatecarehome@hotmail.co.uk




Timeline

Carer & Home Maker

West View, Bere Peninsula Care Ltd
10.2024 - 03.2025

Health care assistant

Home Instead
09.2023 - 10.2023

Activities coordinator

Moorgate Care Home
01.2023 - 07.2023

Farm animal worker

GE & KM Langford
09.2013 - 01.2023

Cleaner

Self Employed
09.2013 - 01.2023

Caterer

Self Employed
09.2013 - 01.2023

Sales administrator

Pears Stairs
11.2007 - 09.2013

Holistic therapist

Self Employed
09.2005 - Current

Community care worker

Mid Wales Homecare
07.2005 - 11.2007

Lettings Manager

Norman R Lloyd
03.2003 - 09.2004

Travel Consultant (Assistant Manageress)

Travel Master Holiday
02.2002 - 03.2003

Australian Specialist Travel Consultant

Meadway Travel
04.2001 - 02.2002

Travel consultant

Travel Master Holidays
06.1987 - 04.2001

COTAC Level 1 & 2 - Air and General Travel

London Road College

CPD Points - Massage for Dementia

Nicolle Mitchell - The Little Massage Clinic

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Holistic Therapies - Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology & Indian Head

Radbrook College

O' Levels - Maths, Needlework, Art and Biology

Llanfyllin High School
Tracey Langford