Brenden Barnachea

As a Personal Care Assistant, I support elderly residents with daily tasks, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, dressing, and meals. I provide emotional support and companionship while closely monitoring changes in health or behavior. I work closely with nurses and other staff to follow individual care plans and maintain a clean, safe environment. This role has strengthened my skills in communication, empathy, teamwork, time management, and infection control.

While working at Woolworths, I handled customer service, operated checkouts, restocked shelves, and maintained store cleanliness. I assisted customers with product queries, and ensured displays were tidy and well-stocked. My time there helped me build strong skills in customer service, communication, cash handling, teamwork, and working efficiently under pressure.