nicole mcallister

• As an occupational therapist I have the responsibility to assess and treat patients with a person-centred approach.
• I developed exceptional communication skills in order to deal with high pressure situations such as upset family members, emotional patients and to getting my voice heard within the wider multi-disciplinary team.
• I have shown my leadership skills by taking on a student who I supervised and taught the practice of occupational therapy. I learned the benefits of supervision, reflection and goal setting.
• My ability to problem-solve in complex situations has grown throughout this job as I completed assessments, identified problems, and provided appropriate solutions for patients.
• I have my own caseload which I prioritise and organise myself in a time effective manner.

Bar work/shot girl

(Weekend work, part time)

• I excelled within this role as it enabled me to show my highly energetic personality and my ability to keep a positive attitude when the workload and pace is tough.
• I’ve been able to promote sales to customers and take payments in a busy and quick-paced environment.
• Ensuring safety of customers is a top priority, e.g. knowing when not to serve customers alcohol if they have had too much.
• My multitasking skills developed as I listen to customer requests, take payments and give out desired beverages whilst and listening to next customer orders simultaneously.

Agency Healthcare Assistant (Relief hours, 0-hour contract)

Healthcare Assistant(full time)

• I supported people to engage in their activities of daily living.
• I assisted residents with toileting, personal care and to mobilise using appropriate equipment. 
• I helped to maintain the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents using a person-centred approach.
• I worked as part of a team to ensure all residents needs were met.

Waitress

(Part time alongside university)

• I have worked efficiently under pressure in this busy restaurant. 
• I always ensured excellent customer service was being provided at all times.
• I worked within the health and safety policies and guidelines.
• Take beverage orders and adapt accordingly to customer wants.

Chip shop assistant

(Part time alongside school)

• Cooking food and serving to customers in a sit in diner.
• Taking orders and working in a fast paced take away environment.
• Dealing with customers and providing high quality service.

• I maintained the cleanliness of the product showroom to a very high standard in line with company policy.
• I was responsible for the ordering of cleaning products required to complete the job.