Cherry Lavender

I am a hardworking, dedicated individual. I can work proactively in a team or on my own. I am professional and punctual. I have varied experience and relish new challenges.

Care Support Worker - Cove - Silverdale, Lancaster

(2025-08)

• Cleaned patient rooms, completing tasks such as changing beds, dusting, hoovering and bathroom sanitisation.
• Supported clients with bathing, washing and toileting.
• Assisted with feeding and drinking tasks when required by clients.
• Maintained excellent client relationships by offering practical and emotional support throughout care.
• Administered medication as required in care plans and instructed by doctors.
• Maintained accurate records of care, treatments, and residents' progress to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Assisted with household tasks, including laundry and room tidying, to maintain a pleasant living environment.
• Provided emotional support to residents and their families, offering comfort during challenging times.

Support Care Worker - Delight - Morecambe, Lancaster, England

(2000-05 - 2022-07)

• Documented daily care observations to ensure accuracy and continuity
• Provided companionship through emotional and mental support, assisting with day-to-day living.
• Supported residents with mobility challenges, using equipment safely and encouraging independence.
• Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining meticulous records to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Conducted regular health and safety checks, identifying potential hazards and implementing preventative measures.
• Managed challenging behaviour effectively, using de-escalation techniques and maintaining a safe environment.
• Conducted cooking, drink making and cleaning tasks while caring for patients.
• Ensured client safety by performing regular health checks, reporting concerns to doctors promptly.

Office Assistant Driver and Shopkeeper - Alan s removals - Morecambe, Lancaster

(2004-09 - 2020-08)

• Managed receptionist area, greeting visitors and responding to telephone and in-person enquiries.
• Answered telephone calls to offer information, direct callers and take messages.
• Created filing system for contracts, records and reports.
• Handled both incoming and outgoing mail for the business to maintain smooth-running external communications.

Hairdressers - Heath clips - Morecambe, Lancaster

(1996-09 - 2000-08)

• Kept salon clean and pristine by cleaning work areas, sweeping floors and sanitising chairs between client bookings.
• Managed appointments efficiently, maximising salon productivity and minimising client wait times.
• Cleaned and sterilised hairdressing equipment after use, following health and safety protocols.
• Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and encouraging repeat business through personalised service.
• Pre-booked appointments to guarantee repeat business.
• Operated cash register, card machines and POS systems to process customer payments.
• Delivered exceptional hairdressing services, including cutting, colouring, and styling, to meet diverse client needs.
• Maintained a clean and hygienic work station, adhering to health and safety regulations to safeguard client well-being.

NVQ Level 1 - Hairdresser and salon assistant - Morecambe and Lancaster collage (1995-08 - 2000-07)

GCSEs - Maths, science, English, art, history, business studies - Morecambe high school (1996-09 - 2025-08)