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