Hamish Kirkwood

About the Candidate

HAMISH KIRKWOOD

Broadway, Worcestershire, United Kingdom  |  07494003330  |  hamishk1@outlook.com

Profile
I am a physically capable and detail-driven individual with a background in care and correct food hygiene. I have had experience caring for the elderly and performing various household tasks when asked. I am comfortable working alongside a team as well perform individual tasks themselves, including washing, serving, and greeting customers with the utmost kindness. I try to instil a perfectionist approach to the quality and finish of whatever task, under different levels of pressure. I am flexible, reliable, and happy to work across multiple roles as a committed team member.

Work Experience
Sales Assistant | Epicentre (formerly Landmark)                                    June 2023 – September 2023

•     Restocked shelves and maintained outdoor and camping gear displays to a high presentable standard.

•     Provided knowledgeable sales advice to customers, including guidance on fabric types and product uses.

•     Delivered a friendly and helpful customer service experience to support sales and customer satisfaction.

•     Responsible for cash handling, documenting current stock, and tagging/re-tagging products

Customer Service Assistant | Aldi • Moreton-in-Marsh                            July 2024 – September 2024

•     Restocked shelves promptly and accurately to maintain product availability for customers.

•     Lifted and moved heavy stock safely as part of daily store operations.

•     Monitored sell-by dates and stock rotation to ensure product freshness and minimise waste.

•     Maintained a clean and safe shop floor, promptly cleaning up spills and breakages.

•     Consistently provided a positive customer experience, regularly receiving verbal positive feedback from customers.

Domiciliary Care Assistant • Cotswold Carers • December 2025 – May 2026

•     Responsible for food preparation, food hygiene and correct documentation

•     Built strong communication, empathy and problem-solving skills when supporting vulnerable individuals in home environments

•     Maintained accurate records and communicated important updates effectively with colleagues and healthcare staff.

•     Supported clients with personal care tasks, mobility, transfers and safe movement around the home while promoting independence and wellbeing.

Education
BSc (Hons) Health and Rehabilitation                                                                             July 2026

University of Keele

British Columbia Dogwood Diploma (Graduated with Honours)                                     June 2021

Rockridge Secondary School, West Vancouver, BC, Canada

o   Anatomy and Physiology

o   Fitness and Conditioning

o   English Studies

o   Law

o   Physical Geography

o   Pre-Calculus (Advanced Maths)

o   eCommerce.

Certifications
Manual Handling and First Aid / Basic Life Support (Care Certificate, Cotswold Cares)

Canadian Red Cross First Aid Qualification • August 2021

This was a two-month course covering basic life support, emergency response, choking and seizure response, cardiac events, loss of consciousness and wound management.

Key Skills
•     Machinery and equipment operation in outdoor environments

•     Physically resilient – experienced working in extreme weather conditions

•     Strong attention to detail and high personal standard of finish

•     Detailed and organised, able to keep a prioritised task list

•     Flexible and comfortable working across multiple sites

•     Reliable, hardworking, and effective team member