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Zoe Yoffey

Poole,Dorset

Summary

Have extensive experience in retail, engaging with diverse customers across various age groups and backgrounds. I have a proven ability to adapt to different situations and provide exceptional service. I am ready to leverage interpersonal skills and retail knowledge in a new role. I am committed to delivering results and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Care assistant

Altogether Care
Poole, Dorset
2024.06 - Current
  • Administered medications, ensuring compliance with prescribed schedules and monitoring side effects.
  • Delivered individualised assistance in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort.
  • Alleviated patient anxiety with compassionate communication techniques.
  • Adapted care approach according to individual needs and preferences; provided personalised service.
  • Maintained cleanliness and improved the sanitary conditions of patients' living areas.
  • Delivered effective home-based support to elderly patients, enhancing their quality of life.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of client health, documenting observations and progress.
  • Coordinated meal planning and preparation, ensuring adherence to dietary requirements for optimal health.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly to management for effective care adjustments.
  • Maintained cleanliness in living areas, contributing to improved sanitary conditions for residents.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families through compassionate communication.
  • Visited over 20 clients across the Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch areas, providing attentive and high-quality care tailored to each individual’s needs.

Professional Leafleter

Dor2Dor
Bury, Lancashire
2022.01 - 2024.06

Delivered leaflets daily in North Manchester for five hours, completing relevant paperwork.

  • Executed day-to-day duties with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Adapted quickly to new skills, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
  • Met tight deadlines consistently while maintaining punctuality at work.
  • Maintained accurate delivery records for transparency with employers and clients.
  • Sustained excellent physical condition for extended walking during deliveries.
  • Upheld professional conduct to enhance the company's reputation in busy areas.
  • Navigated unexpected challenges like road closures by promptly finding alternative solutions.

Company Secretary Goldmart Jewellers

Z C Samuels Ltd
Poole, Dorset
1995.08 - 2017.07

Established and managed a profitable jewellery shop for over 20 years in Poole.

  • Expanded operations from a small shop to a larger location within five years.

Strategically recruited and trained eight staff members to enhance store performance.

  • Streamlined shop operations, increasing efficiency and profitability.
  • Optimised window displays and organised seasonal promotions to boost sales.
  • Conducted inventory checks, ensuring stock accuracy and availability.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained financial integrity with precision.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving complaints and advising on product selection.

Medical Secretary

NHS Foundation Trust
Prestwich, Lancashire
1991.05 - 1995.07
  • Facilitated communication between medical staff and patients to enhance service quality.
  • Answered phone enquiries and directed calls to appropriate departments.
  • Recorded minutes during meetings to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Typed dictation from doctors and updated patient charts accordingly.
  • Prepared correspondence, audio transcriptions, and reports using a typewriter.
  • Photocopied and scanned documents to maintain up-to-date patient records.
  • Collaborated with hospital staff to support efficient daily operations.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Amspar Diploma for Medical Secretaries

Salford College of Further Education
Salford

3 O Levels - English Human Biology French

Bournemouth and Poole College
Poole

Skills

  • Compassionate, person-centred care with a kind and patient approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with older people
  • Experience supporting elderly individuals in hospital and nursing home settings
  • Patient safety awareness and commitment to high standards of care
  • End-of-life and palliative care experience
  • Assistance with personal care, including bathing and dressing
  • Reliable, willing to learn, and able to give a consistently high level of care
  • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Affiliations

  • I enjoy walking in my spare time and spending time outdoors, appreciating the natural beauty of Dorset.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Care assistant

Altogether Care
2024.06 - Current

Professional Leafleter

Dor2Dor
2022.01 - 2024.06

Company Secretary Goldmart Jewellers

Z C Samuels Ltd
1995.08 - 2017.07

Medical Secretary

NHS Foundation Trust
1991.05 - 1995.07

Diploma of Higher Education - Amspar Diploma for Medical Secretaries

Salford College of Further Education

3 O Levels - English Human Biology French

Bournemouth and Poole College
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