Andria Tekstra
Helensvale,QLD
Summary
Committed student currently completing my cert 3 in Individual support and Aged Care. Graduating early August 2025. Actively seeking to obtain casual employment within disability support work to help further my new career within the Individual Support services and helping to gain valuable hands on practical experience.
Currently employed as food service professional with a proven track record at Arcare, excelling in meal preparation and food safety compliance. Adept at fostering team collaboration and enhancing resident care through effective communication and meticulous record keeping.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised or within a collaborative environment, bring my transferable skills but also keen to learn new skills while also maintaining my strong work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Assistant
Arcare
Pimpama, Qld
12.2024 - Current
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing, when serving resident's meals, while adhering to diet sheets and care plans for modified meals.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, utensils and equipment.
- Monitored temperatures of refrigerators and freezers to ensure safe storage of food items.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
Kitchen Assistant/Food Service Assistant
Aurora Health
Robina, Qld
08.2020 - 11.2024
- Followed all health department regulations while preparing food products for consumption
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Provided customer service when necessary, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
- Prepared special diets as prescribed by dietitians or physicians. Maintained accurate records of patient meal preferences, allergies, and special diets.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Cleaned and sanitized work surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, and pots.
Salon Assistant
The Glamour Empire
Helensvale, Qld
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Created a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a friendly attitude while interacting with guests.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments, answered phones, and managed bookkeeping duties.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Evaluated client hair type, condition and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Adhered to safety guidelines when handling chemicals and dyes during hair color and treatment processes.
Education
Cert 3 Individual Support
Celtic Training
Southport, QLDSkills
- Resident care
- Meal preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Client communication
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Problem solving
Certification
- NDIS Workers Screening Crad
- First Aid and CPR
- Maintain Infection Control
- Currently Completing Cert 3 Individual Support
- National police check
If needed, available to complete and further training or obtain any additional certification.
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
Arcare
12.2024 - Current
Kitchen Assistant/Food Service Assistant
Aurora Health
08.2020 - 11.2024
Salon Assistant
The Glamour Empire
01.2017 - 07.2020
Cert 3 Individual Support
Celtic Training