Rose van Kessel

A dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and vulnerable adults in healthcare and social care settings. Currently studying Psychology with Counselling, with a strong academic and vocational background in child psychology, health and social care, and safeguarding. Skilled in building rapport with children, families, and multi-disciplinary teams, with a proven ability to deliver emotional support, promote wellbeing, and contribute to positive developmental outcomes.

Seeking to apply knowledge of psychology and hands-on care experience in a local council role supporting children and adult psychological needs and development.

Mental Health First

Aider.

Tobacco Dependency Advisor - Frimley Health, Frimley Park Hospital - Frimley

(2022-10)

• Provide behavioural support and advice to patients who smoke or vape.
• Educate patients on nicotine replacement therapies and harm reduction.
• Deliver training to doctors, nurses, midwives, and healthcare assistants on smoking cessation and patient engagement.

Assistant Laboratory Technician - Wexham Park Hospital

(2022-03 - 2022-10)

• Processed and recorded laboratory samples with accuracy.
• Maintained equipment and ensured compliance with health and safety standards.

Support Worker – Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit - Huntercombe Hospital

(2021-09 - 2022-03)

• Supported long-term patients with complex mental health needs.
• Provided emotional support, therapeutic engagement, and daily care.
• Assisted in restraint and safe interventions during feeding and crisis situations.

Care Worker - Hazel Greenway Care Home

(2020-10 - 2021-09)

• Delivered personal care and support for residents.
• Maintained communication with families and recorded daily care logs.

Database Administrator - Online Dutch Products - Germany

(2018-07 - 2020-10)

• Managed website database, ensuring accuracy of product information.

Support Worker - Seakr Residential Care - Slough

(2018-02 - 2018-07)

• Provided personal care, administered medication, and supported daily living.
• Assisted with meal preparation, cleaning, and maintaining care documentation.

Psychology with Counselling - Psychology with Counselling - UK

Pass - Health, Social Care and Children's & Young People's Settings - UK (2017 - 2017)

Pass - Child Psychology - UK (2017 - 2017)

Pass - Business Administration - UK (2017 - 2017)

Pass - ECDL, Level 2 IT - UK (2017 - 2017)

Pass - First Aid Diploma - UK (2017 - 2017)

Pass - Customer Service - UK (2017 - 2017)

Pass - Pre-University Qualification - Malaysia (1990 - 1990)