Aviv Cohen
Perth,WA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Molecular Biology and Genetics, and Biomedicine (Honours). A strong academic foundation, coupled with practical experience, has honed my refined research skills, extensive medical knowledge, and effective communication abilities. Committed to excellence and continual professional development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Raise Your Spirits
01.2024 - Current
- Provide participants with high-quality support tailored to individual needs, enhancing independence, abilities, community participation, and overall quality of life
- Monitor participants attentively, ensuring a professional, respectful, and collaborative approach
- Respect and adhere to the personal preferences of participants, using appropriate language while maintaining privacy and dignity
- Attend and actively participate in meetings, training sessions, and performance reviews
- Uphold and maintain all Raise Your Spirits policies and procedures, including the timely completion of shift reports, odometer readings, and receipts within 2 hours of each shift through the specified program (Shiftcare Program)
- Promptly report any safety concerns to the immediate supervisor
- Document incidents or hazards using the appropriate forms.
Research Assistant
Telethon Kids Institute
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Recruitment of children and their families for various projects both at Perth Children's Hospital and at other local hospital sites
- For certain studies, conducting testing with children on the wards and in operating theatres
- Entering collected data onto online databases (Redcap)
- Conducting, collecting, cleaning, and analysing of data for a variety of clinical studies, including collecting data during surgeries using specialised equipment
- Conducting follow-ups with families including by phone or virtually for certain studies
- Assisting with general research administration.
Research Assistant
Murdoch University
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Participant recruitment and data collection
- Carrying out experiments including preparation of experimental 'packs' for each participant
- Managing and maintaining all consumables and equipment
- Bacterial diversity (number and species diversity) analysis.
- PC level 2 laboratory experience. Proficiency in fundamental microbiological techniques and equipment, e.g. Culture and handling of PC level 2 bacterial isolates
- · Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF) system for the detection of bacterial species.
Level 2 Stable Hand
Redtail Rural Agistment
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Managing a stable (9 horses) including dietary and medical requirements
- Managing horses' living standards including ensuring clean and safe environments.
Head Barista and Waitress
Genesis in the Hills Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Preparing and serving beverages and catering to special dietary requests
- Fast and efficient customer service during peak periods / Liaising with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of meals
- Receiving and processing customer payments.
Riding Instructor
Rainbow Riding School
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Producing safe and educational lessons for both children and adult students
- Managing the needs of 11 riding stables horses
- Maintaining riding school facilities and equipment to safe and working conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Molecular Biology and Genetics and Biomedicine (Honours)
Murdoch University
Perth, WA01.2020
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Work effectively autonomously and within a team
- Diligent, persistent, and consistent
Certificates And Training
- Hold a valid Working with Children's Check (valid until 2026)
- Hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check (2023)
- Hold the Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in Australia
- Completed Hand Hygiene certification (National Hand Hygiene Initiative)
- Completed Human Ethics training (Murdoch University)
- Completed HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (2023)
- Completed HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support (2023)
- Completed HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (2023)
- Hold a current National Police Clearance (2023)
- Hold a current Criminal Record Screening Clearance Card (valid until 2026)
- Completed an online Teach-back module (2023)
- Completed the 'Quality, safety and you' - NDIS Worker Orientation module (2023)
References
References available on request
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Raise Your Spirits
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Telethon Kids Institute
03.2021 - 11.2021
Research Assistant
Murdoch University
10.2020 - 10.2021
Level 2 Stable Hand
Redtail Rural Agistment
02.2016 - 11.2016
Head Barista and Waitress
Genesis in the Hills Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafe
02.2012 - 06.2016
Riding Instructor
Rainbow Riding School
02.2009 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Molecular Biology and Genetics and Biomedicine (Honours)
Murdoch University
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