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Kate McDonald

Cork,Ireland

Summary

A highly motivated individual with a strong foundation in time management and leadership, complemented by excellent communication skills. Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn, coupled with patience and empathy in all interactions. Committed to using these skills to build further knowledge and contribute effectively to team success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Physiotherapist

NHS Forth Valley
Falkirk, Scotland
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Worked as a rotational Physiotherapist which provided experience in different clinical areas such as community rehabilitation, acute community, and acute inpatients.
  • The main role was to assess function and provide treatment/education using a person-centred approach to maximise quality of life.
  • Managed own caseload and worked alongside other health professionals to provide a holistic and multidisciplinary approach for patients and families. For example, arranging joint visits with Occupational Therapists and family members present to discuss discharge planning/ onward treatment plans.
  • Delegation of tasks to ensure effective management of caseload.

Supermarket sales assistant

Morrisons
Falkirk, Scotland
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Worked within the home delivery department on the shop floor during COVID-19.
  • Prepared orders within a timely manner ensuring products were of good quality and supported colleagues where required under time pressure to complete orders.
  • Assisted customers within the store to provide a pleasant shopping experience.
  • Adhered to health and safety protocols which would regularly change due to government guidelines.
  • Once deliveries were complete, replenished, faced up and organised shelves.

Cafe assistant

Royal Voluntary Service
Falkirk, Scotland
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed the cash register accurately to reduce discrepancies and completed the daily and weekly banking as part of my role.
  • Ensured a clean and hygienic environment was maintained to abide with food health and safety regulations.
  • Trained new volunteers and worked closely with colleagues, fostering a cooperative work environment.
  • Kept up to date with online training and have certificates in the following:

- Food safety level 1

- Manual handling

- Health and Safety

- Data protection

- Equality

- Safeguarding

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Queen Margaret University
Edinburgh
09.2019 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Time management
  • Confident communicator
  • Initiative taking
  • Patience and empathy
  • Leadership
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Timeline

Physiotherapist

NHS Forth Valley
08.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy

Queen Margaret University
09.2019 - 07.2023

Supermarket sales assistant

Morrisons
08.2019 - 08.2021

Cafe assistant

Royal Voluntary Service
09.2017 - 03.2020
Kate McDonald