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    Katrina Mackenzie

    Personal Statement

     

     

    I am a caring and helpful person who enjoys meeting different types of people, have the ability to manage a varied workload and enjoy the challenge of new tasks, possess an outgoing personality, work well under pressure and as a team member. I am organised and responsible and can work without supervision or as part of a team.

     

    I am a self-motivated, reliable and calm person at all times with a great sense of humour. I have always been punctual with work, enthusiastic and always work hard to the best of my abilities. I am a fast learner with the passion to try something new, whether it is at work or within everyday life. I have had various experiences within the workplace including working with machinery, some electrical components, with personal care, health & safety, etc.

     

     

    Key Skills

     

    •     Good verbal communication skills as well as written.

    •     Adaptable to new working environments.

    •     Hardworking, Consistent, Reliable and Punctual.

    •     Good listener with the ability to follow instructions.

    •     Good eye for detail.

    •     Trustworthy

     

    Employment history

     

    Main Duties; These vary from one support role to another, depending on the client.

    The majority of the work I fulfil within the social work settings include; key working, in-house education, recording relevant confidential information, cleaning, cooking, attending arranged activities, arrange and supervise contacts, liaise with outside agencies. In addition I endeavour to follow guidelines from the green paper published 'Every Child Matters' pertaining to the five outcomes.

     

    SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL – 2014 to present

    Foster Carer / Connected Person – for looked after children coming out of care – 16 plus.

     

    SBL Support Board and Lodgings – for those leaving Care, the next step before full independence.

     

    SELF EMPLOYED CARE WORKER -  Since 2012 –

    Working in the community, caring for people in their homes and in residential homes, hospitals as a health care assistance.

     

    AGENCY WORK – 2004 to 2012

    Various care agency work, including personal care. Contracted to work with young people from 16 years onwards who are leaving care.

     

    NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE - 2000 – 2004.

    Caring for people of various ages with Learning Disabilities.

     

    PREVIOUS POSITIONS

    Lucas Rists. - 4 years - Wiring work includes assembling and completing wires to be assembled into vehicles afterwards such as indicators and air conditioning.

    Normenda (Germany) – 3 years - Team Leader - Completing components and then assembling them to create; TVs, Videos, Stereos, clock radios, etc

    Gillette – 3 years - Assembly Line Packer.

     

     

    Education

     

    NVQ Level 2 in Care at Telford College of Arts & Technology.

     

    Meadway School – Reading. Gained Home Economics & Childcare certificates.

     

     

     

    Languages


    English

    Sectors

     

    CUSTOMER SERVICE

    CARE SECTOR

    2010 - present

    2010 - present