Jamie Nichol

Hard-working, reliable and enthusiastic person with strong and effective organisational skills and an empathetic nature. Good team player able to use own initiative to achieve personal and organisational objectives. Good computer skills. Versatile and able to learn new tasks and skills quickly. For the past three years has been a carer for mother at home, supporting her with all daily living tasks.

Carer at Self-employed (2022-04 – Present)

Live-in carer for mother.

• Responsible for daily activities and personal care
• Correctly administering medication as needed
• General housework and shopping to maintain living standards

Kitchen Assistant at Almond Tree Café (2019-01 – 2020-01)

Voluntary work as a Kitchen Assistant in a busy kitchen.

• Maintained Health & Safety through conscientious and careful work
• Following Food Hygiene regulations
• Responsible for dishwashing
• Supported the cook by plating dishes

Sales Assistant at The Original Factory Shop (2016-04 – 2016-05)

• Responsible for checking and unpacking deliveries, pricing and attaching security tags
• Keeping shop floor well stocked and presentable
• Adhered to all stock and cash handling regulations
• Complied with Health and Safety workplace regulations

Carer at Self-employed (2004-04 – 2010-05)

Carer for father providing much needed help with daily activities and personal care.

• Maintained clean and hygienic living space
• Responsible for correctly administering medication on a daily basis
• Used good judgement in very difficult situation to remain calm when making decisions
• Portrayed excellent communication, listening skills along with patience and tolerance

Picker Packer at STL (1994-11 – 1998-01)

Working in a busy warehouse which stocked books and gifts.

• Maintained warehouse to high standards to minimize hazards
• High level of concentration to require accuracy
• Complied with all Health & Safety, Fire and Security procedures
• Working both independently and as part of the wider team

Farm Worker at Robert Nichol Farm (1986-10 – 2011-06)

Working on family farm.

• General farm work including animal care, ploughing the fields and other labour duties
• Maintained machinery and buildings and driving tractors
• Attention to detail particularly around animals and machinery
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety procedures and policies

GCSE in Maths – Langholm Academy (1988-08 – 1992-06)

GCSE in English – Langholm Academy (1988-08 – 1992-06)

GCSE in Science – Langholm Academy (1988-08 – 1992-06)