Sofiya Baker-Kara

I am a kind, caring, and patient individual with a determined and loyal approach to my work. Known for my excellent time management and good listening skills, I possess exceptional communication abilities. My passion lies in working with children, where I find immense joy in helping them, observing their growth, nurturing new skills, and witnessing the smiles on their faces. I am committed to sharing enriching experiences and positively impacting their lives.

Safeguarding Level 2 at PETXI (2025-01 – 2025-04)

Child protection, signs of abuse, reporting processes.

• Child protection training
• Signs of abuse identification
• Reporting processes

Employability Skills at Severn Trent (2024-12 – 2025-01)

Employability training such as CV writing, Interview skills.

• CV writing
• Interview skills training

Caring for nephew with Autism at Private/Family (2024-05 – 2024-12)

Providing care and support to nephew with Autism.

Care Assistant at Premier Care (2023-12 – 2024-05)

Provided personal care support to elderly clients including hygiene, dressing, eating, and daily tasks.

• Helped clients with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and other daily tasks
• Aided clients with movement, including walking, using mobility aids, and transferring from bed to wheelchair
• Provided companionship, listened to concerns, and engaged in meaningful conversations to improve emotional well-being
• Followed individualized care plans developed by healthcare professionals, adapting as necessary to meet changing needs
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, activities, and any incidents
• Participated in ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance caregiving skills - Capacity of Care level 1 qualification achieved

Shop Assistant at Myton Hospice (2023-10 – 2023-12)

Provided customer service and managed cash registers in hospice shop.

• Provided excellent customer service by assisting shoppers
• Operating cash registers
• Handled financial transactions accurately
• Provided receipts and managed cash floats
• Ensured all sales were recorded efficiently and securely

Care Assistant at Bens Day Care Centre (2023-01 – 2023-02)

Temporary care position (1 month) providing support to elderly clients.

• Organized and led various creative workshops such as painting Canvassers
• Provided personalized art activities for elderly individuals based on their preferences and abilities
• Gave general care support to patients and helped with tea's and coffee
• Provided empathy and entertainment to all clients

Nursery Assistant at Woodside Pre-School (2022-09 – 2023-07)

Supervised children in nursery setting and organized educational activities.

• Responsible for supervising children in the nursery, ensuring their safety and well-being
• Organized games, arts and crafts, and storytelling sessions to enhance children's learning and creativity
• Provided emotional support to children, helping them to settle into the nursery environment and assisting with their social and emotional development
• Completed a level 1 qualification

Lunchtime Supervisor at Woodside Pre-School (2022-04 – 2022-09)

Supervised children during lunchtime and maintained kitchen hygiene standards.

• Ensured the safety and well-being of children, ensuring they were not in danger and providing appropriate supervision
• Prepared and served snacks for children at scheduled times
• Maintained a clean and organized kitchen area, including thorough cleaning of surfaces, ensuring hygiene standards were met

Entry Level in Maths – Sherbourne Fields Special School (2006-09 – 2022-07)

Entry Level in English – Sherbourne Fields Special School (2006-09 – 2022-07)

Entry Level in Performing Arts – Sherbourne Fields Special School (2006-09 – 2022-07)

Functional Skills in English & Maths – Sherbourne Fields Special School (2006-09 – 2022-07)

Entry Level in Enterprises – Sherbourne Fields Special School (2006-09 – 2022-07)