Julie Cook

A reliable, conscientious and hardworking professional with extensive experience in healthcare, practical cleaning, laundry and infection control. Experienced in thoroughly cleaning clinical departments, MRI scanners and equipment during the coronavirus pandemic, when strict infection prevention procedures were essential. Previously held responsibility as an Infection Control Link Nurse within District Nursing.

Also experienced in cleaning care home environments and carrying out laundry duties. Now seeking part-time cleaning work, bringing a thorough approach, attention to detail, reliability and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness. Seeking part-time employment.

Bank Care Assistant (2022 – 2024)

• Cleaned care home areas to help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for residents.
• Carried out laundry duties as part of the daily care home routine.
• Followed hygiene procedures and safe working practices.
• Helped maintain a comfortable environment for residents and colleagues, treating residents with dignity and respect.

Clinical Imaging Assistant – MRI (2019 – 2021)

• Worked in a clinical imaging department during the coronavirus pandemic, when infection prevention and control were especially important.
• Thoroughly cleaned the department, MRI scanner and clinical equipment in accordance with relevant infection control procedures.
• Helped maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.
• Followed workplace instructions and safety procedures carefully, with close attention to detail.

Marie Curie Nurse – Bank, then Permanent at Marie Curie (2016 – 2019)

Bank until 2016; permanent 2016–2019

• Worked on the bank before taking up a permanent position in 2016, following retirement from District Nursing.
• Provided nursing and care support to people with serious illnesses and end-of-life care needs.
• Followed infection prevention and control procedures and maintained dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated compassion, reliability and responsibility in a sensitive care environment.

Assistant Practitioner at District Nursing (1986 – 2016)

• Supported patients in the community as part of District Nursing services.
• Held additional responsibility as an Infection Control Link Nurse, promoting good infection prevention and control practice.
• Applied hygiene standards and infection control procedures in day-to-day clinical work.
• Followed clinical procedures and health and safety requirements, working independently when needed and alongside healthcare professionals.

Career Break / Seeking Part-Time Employment (2024 – Present)

Retired from employment in 2024 and now seeking a part-time cleaning position. Keen to use practical cleaning experience, laundry skills and extensive knowledge of hygiene and infection prevention to help maintain clean, safe and welcoming premises.

University Certificate in Practical Skills for Health and Social Care – Level 4

BTEC Advanced GNVQ in Health and Social Care – Distinction

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

GCSE in Law

CSEs in English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography