I am a graduate with professional skills in cooking and food preparation and a background in healthcare. My past job roles have been in various sectors therefore I have a range of skills which can be easily transferred to different roles. I am a quick learner with the determination and tenacity to adapt to any environment. I have the ability to excel when working alone as well as being an excellent team member when working with others, I also welcome new challenges.
Skills:
Cooking, food preparation, patient safety, health hygiene, advanced English and French, Advanced Microsoft office, social media, ability to handle animals, can undertake manual and heavy work, customer service skills.
Certificates:
15 Standards in care certificate
Advanced first aid
Adult and Child CPR
Food Hygiene
Education:
Development studies and French, University of the Gambia 2013
Paid Positions:
Kitchen assistant, Rev. J.C Faye Memorial school. October 2018 - March 2023
-Prepared food for staff and students
-Served food to staff and cleaned kitchen facilities
Healthcare support worker, ASB Health clinic. September 2015 - September 2018.
-Provided personal care and support to vulnerable patients
-Worked alongside nurses to maintain a clean and sanitised environment
-Assisted nurses with wound care
-Helped to escort patients with reduced mobility
Cashier, Africa Transfer Bureau De Change, December 2012 - August 2015
-Processed Money transfers
-Exchanged currency for customers
Voluntary roles:
Carer:
-Worked as a live in carer for an elderly aunt
-Helped to clean and cook
-Assisted with personal care
-Escorted her to appointments and errands
Farmhand:
-Grew and picked vegetables
-Attended to animals and operated farm equipment
-Playing football
-Cooking
-Learning new languages
-Going to the gym
-Volunteering
