Kirsty Haunton

• Managed office supplies inventory and procurement, ensuring availability for daily operations.
• Coordinated scheduling for team meetings and appointments, optimizing time management across departments.
• Prepared and maintained accurate records of invoices and payments, enhancing financial tracking efficiency.
• Assisted in developing and implementing office policies to streamline administrative processes.
• I collated employee work hours and processed weekly payroll. I also mapped out upcoming jobs for daily operations.

• Managed daily communication with residents to address concerns, provide support, and ensure overall well-being.
• Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain full regulatory compliance, including:
• Weekly fire safety checks across seven units
• Annual fire alarm testing in each property
• Annual checks of intercom and personal alarm systems
• Completed annual assessments for approximately 130 residents to ensure they received appropriate care, benefits, adaptations, and mobility aids necessary for independent living.
• Organised and facilitated weekly and monthly social activities both onsite and within the community.
• Coordinated with healthcare professionals to support smooth hospital discharges and seamless transitions back home for residents.
• Mentored new staff members, promoting skill development, confidence, and knowledge sharing.
• Responded promptly to emergencies across all sites, raising alarms and following appropriate protocols.
• Managed multiple tasks effectively within established timeframes.
• Monitored daily team activities to maximise performance and maintain service quality.
• Supervised daily operations to ensure safety, security, and smooth running of facility premises.
• Collaborated with law enforcement agencies when required during emergencies or incidents.
• Demonstrated strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Communicated clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintained a respectful, friendly, and supportive approach with residents, colleagues, and external partners.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively.
• Strengthened communication and interpersonal skills through frequent interactions with residents, families, and professionals.

• Provided compassionate in-home support to clients by assisting with all aspects of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and feeding, while preserving dignity and independence.
• Supported clients in their own homes by preparing nutritious meals, monitoring dietary needs, and ensuring proper hydration throughout the day.
• Used mobility aids such as lifts, walkers, and wheelchairs safely to improve accessibility and promote client comfort.
• Maintained a clean, safe living environment by completing light housekeeping tasks, laundering linens, and performing regular room organization.
• Administered medications and provided timely reminders in accordance with care plans.
• Monitored and documented changes in client condition, reporting concerns promptly to family members or healthcare professionals.
• Built trusting relationships through companionship, meaningful conversation and emotional support.
• Implemented fall-prevention and other safety measures within the home to reduce risk and maintain a secure environment.
• Responded calmly and effectively to client emergencies, initiating appropriate actions and notifying relevant medical personnel.
• Assisted with continence care, restroom guidance, and personal hygiene in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Completed detailed daily logs and progress notes to support accurate communication and continuity of care.

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My main responsibility in this role, was to support the rregistered theatre nurses during surgeries by preparing theatre packs, assisting with instrument counts, and helping staff scrub in. I gathered additional equipment as needed, cleaned and sanitised the theatre between procedures, handled calls from other departments, recorded biopsies and samples, and documented key operation details for the recovery team and ward nurses

• Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
• Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of patient care practices.
• Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
• Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
• Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
• Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal patient recovery.
• Contributed to efficient patient care by accurately documenting medical information and maintaining up-to-date records.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Support Worker / Carer – Residential Home for Young Adults with Severe Disabilities
• Delivered person-centred care to young adults with complex physical and cognitive needs, promoting dignity, safety, and independence.
• Supported daily living tasks including personal care, feeding, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance.
• Used specialist equipment such as hoists, slings, and wheelchairs safely and confidently.
• Managed nutritional needs, including PEG feeding, food blending, and thickened diets.
• Administered medications and accurately recorded health observations and changes in condition.
• Facilitated social, sensory, and recreational activities tailored to individual abilities and interests.
• Maintained clean, safe living environments and followed infection-control and safeguarding procedures.
• Responded quickly to emergencies and communicated effectively with families, healthcare professionals, and team members.
• Built strong, supportive relationships with residents, using empathy and consistent emotional support.