Gareth Maleston

I became a live-in carer for my landlady. I shared the house with her. She had no family and when she got ill I slowly started helping her until she was unable to take care of herself any more. Before that, I was a store assistant manager but it was never a job I enjoyed. I have known my landlady for the past 12 years as she was a family friend. Her condition has improved considerably over the last 2 years and I now have more free time. I have no real professional knowledge that can be related to the care field other than the online courses I have been taking to give myself better knowledge and understanding of care and support.

Work Experience

The Book Store – Assistant manager

• Managing and motivating staff
• Making sure that your store meets sales targets looking for ways to increase sales and improve efficiency
• Managing stock levels
• Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales dealing with takings
• Recruiting and training new staff
• Being aware of competitors, market trends and customer expectations

Taking care of Mrs. Lewis

• House Chores
• Personal Care
• Shopping
• Keeping company
• Administering medications

Education

GCSEs in Math, English, History, Science, Geography, Literature

A level in business studies at Richmond Sixth Form

Hnc in Accountancy

Adult care management online courses