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James Aldous

Kangaroo Flat,VIC

Summary

I am an enthusiastic Lifestyle Worker eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of Aged care and have training & experience in leisure and lifestyle . I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in homecare. My objective is to gain a position as a Home Care Worker. I have worked in a Residential Aged Care environment for over three years and I am keen to move to a home care model of care and further develop my skills in supporting older people to stay in their own homes and to remain connected to their communities

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifestyle Assistant

RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care
Kyneton, VIC
08.2018 - Current
  • Plan & facilitate a wide range of Leisure activities including exercises, discussion group, outings, BBQ's, special events, individual programs, footy tipping competition, art, games and Bingo etc.
  • Work both independently and in a team environment within Lifestyle Team.
  • Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Gardener/Groundskeeper

Richard Coach Works
Greenhill, Vic
09.2006 - 11.2019

Mowing of property, grounds maintenance as required, weeding, overseeing stock on property and maintenance and repairs.

Spare Parts Operative

Austral P/L
Kyneton, Vic
11.2004 - 08.2006
  • Picking and packing Auto Spare Parts, coordinated courier, record keeping.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

NDIS

NDIS Quality & Safeguard Commission
2022

First Aid HLTAID011

Vic First Aid
2021

Certificate IV Leisure & Health

SELMAR Institute of Education
2021

Safe Swallowing Education
2021

Certificate in Infection Control Training COVID 19

Aspen Medical
2020

Certificate in Dementia

Dementia Australia
2020

Certificate in Basic Food Handling

Eclipse Vale P/L
2018

Skills

I have excellent communication skills, planning, organisational and facilitation skills

I am competent & confident in various forms of technology including FaceTime, ZOOM, WhatsApp, SMART TV, chrome cast etc

I am confident in running groups and individual programs

Hobbies

AFL Football, Lawn Bowls, Walking, Swimming

Additional Information

I am honest, hard working and reliable.

I have a full Victorian Drivers License & comprehensive insurance

I have had all COVID & Flu Vaccinations

Referees

Amanda McCarthy - Lifestyle Coordinator RM Begg Aged Care 0408 343065

Ross Smith - Property owner of Richard Coach Works 0408 322886

Timeline

Lifestyle Assistant

RM Begg Kyneton Aged Care
08.2018 - Current

Gardener/Groundskeeper

Richard Coach Works
09.2006 - 11.2019

Spare Parts Operative

Austral P/L
11.2004 - 08.2006

NDIS

NDIS Quality & Safeguard Commission

First Aid HLTAID011

Vic First Aid

Certificate IV Leisure & Health

SELMAR Institute of Education

Safe Swallowing Education

Certificate in Infection Control Training COVID 19

Aspen Medical

Certificate in Dementia

Dementia Australia

Certificate in Basic Food Handling

Eclipse Vale P/L
James Aldous