Mairi McAdam

Experience

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  University of St Andrews

  May 2019 - Sept 2019

  Housekeeper

  I was involved in deep cleaning student flats and then housekeeping for the seasonal hotel business. I worked in teams to share responsibility and workload. This job required working to ensure high standards of cleanliness, customer service and satisfaction.

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  Grewar Farm

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Farm Worker

  This role involves roguing fields across the Tayside/Angus area. It required problem-solving skills and strict time management. Working within teams daily to complete this job required the sharing and establishing of roles to complete the work given.

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  NHS Tayside

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

  Occupational Therapy Student

  I completed a 7-week placement in the Medicine for the Elderly Occupational Therapy Inpatient Department. This placement experience was the most influential experience of my Occupational Therapy studies so far. Following my 1st year placement being cancelled due to COVID-19, this was my first placement. This experience allowed me to apply all theory I had been learning on my course into practice and ultimately inspired me and reassured me that I had picked the correct profession to study.The core skills I learnt on this placement will forever influence my practice. Initially taking a more observational role to guide my learning and confidence to then finish my placement leading therapeutic sessions, and liaising with the multidisciplinary team on the ward.I cannot express my thanks enough to the Occupational Therapy team in this department. Show less

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  The Scotsman Hotel Group Ltd

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Floor Staff

  I worked in a close team as front-of-house waiting staff at The Doll's House Restaurant, part of The Scotsman Hospitality Group. I benefited greatly from this experience; I was required to quickly adapt to the role and pick up new skills. Developing a range of different hospitality skills regarding customer service, working as a team with the front-of-house team and kitchen team, and service of food and beverages to a high standard. This role required me to work to customer wants and needs to ensure they received the best customer service and experience. Show less

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  NHS Grampian

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Occupational Therapy Student

  Completed an 9-week placement in the Old Age Community Mental Health Occupational Therapy Department. This was a highly beneficial experience in expanding my knowledge of Occupational Therapy within the mental health service sector and working with the elderly population. This experience has greatly expanded my skills, initially observing qualified occupational therapists to then taking on the leading role in therapeutic sessions. Extremely grateful for this opportunity working with this Occupational Therapy team and the wider Multidisciplinary Team in NHS Grampian. Show less

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  The Open

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Visual Merchandiser

  I was hired by DP&L to work in the official R&A retail shop at The 150th Open. I worked prior to the event with stocking merchandise and within the warehouse team. During the event, I was promoted from general floor staff to join the visual merchandising team. This included working to working with stock levels and redesigning the shop floor to account for stock. This experience taught me a vast about consumer habits and trends, accommodating the demand of a specific target market group. I very much enjoyed the interactions I had with customers and high-profile persons. Show less

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  Robert Gordon University

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Hockey Club President

  Having previously been Vice President and 1XI Vice Captain, this academic year I have been voted to take on the role of Hockey Club President at RGU SPORT. I look forward to the year ahead in this role and working with such a great team to facilitate the clubs members to continue their activity in the sport.

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  NHS Tayside

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Occupational Therapy Student

  This placement was a 7week placement in Vascular and Amputee Rehab in NHS Tayside. This was such a rewarding, eye opening experience, gaining specific and transferable qualities as an OT. Working with patients day to day from pre-surgery to post surgery, and into their rehabilitation journeys was one of the greatest parts of this placement. Following life changing surgeries, patients were required to have mental and physical resilience, admirable from a healthcare professionals perspective. This placement taught me a vast range of skills and approaches to take generally with patients but specifically to meet the needs of this specialist population, breaking down occupations to accommodate for their deficits and daily challenges. I would like to thank the OT in the department and the wider MDT for supporting me on this placement! Would additionally like to thank the surgeons who allowed to observed a below knee amputation, a once in a lifetime opportunity that I really value and appreciate. Show less

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  NHS Tayside

  Nov 2023 - now

  Occupational Therapist