Bernadette McAlpine

Compassionate Residential Childcare Worker known for creating safe, nurturing environments that support children's emotional and developmental needs. Skilled in developing personalised care plans, resolving conflicts, and fostering positive relationships with both children and their families. Recognised for implementing innovative programmes that enhance children's well-being and social skills.

Residential childcare worker - Curo Salus Ltd - Paisley, Renfrewshire

(2024-06)

• Administered prescribed medication, improving health status of children in care.
• Improved young people's life skills by providing practical training.
• Assisted in the development of individual care plans for better outcomes.
• Promoted emotional well-being by implementing therapeutic activities.
• Communicated regularly with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring coordinated care provision for each child's needs.
• Complied fully with safeguarding policies and procedures; upheld highest standards of child protection at all times.
• Carried out housekeeping duties for a clean and healthy living space.
• Built strong relationships with children by adopting an empathetic approach.

Self employed dog walker - Bark tae the braes - Paisley, Renfrewshire

(2018-04 - 2024-06)

• Provided quality dog walking services for client satisfaction.
• Displayed excellent time management skills to meet all scheduled appointments punctually.
• Conducted initial meet-and-greet sessions with new clients building a professional relationship based on trust.
• Scheduled dog walks according to owners' preferences, resulting in high customer satisfaction rates.
• Maintained safe environments for pets whilst on walks.
• Kept detailed records of each walk to provide feedback to owners.
• Ensured safety and security of dogs when transporting them to and from walking areas.

St Anthony's Primary School Johnstone, Renfrewshire

GCSEs - St Cuthberts High School Johnstone, Renfrewshire