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Catherine Duff

Melbourne

Summary

Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with extensive experience at Brotherhood of Saint Lawrence, excelling in health monitoring and client transportation. Proven ability to enhance clients' independence and well-being through compassionate support and effective daily living assistance. Strong organizational skills complemented by a commitment to fostering positive relationships with clients.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

In Home Assistance
Melbourne
06.2021 - 09.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to promote independence.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance quality of life.

supported clients with showering dressing shopping respite and companionship.

  • Assisted clients in mobility and transportation to appointments and activities.

Personal care assistant.

Brotherhood of Saint Lawrence
Frankston
02.2016 - 04.2021
  • I was employed in all aspects of Home care including visiting clients in their home supported with housework shopping showering companionship and respite. I really enjoyed this type of work as I feel the longer clients are in their own home with their independence it is much better for their mental health.

Kitchen hand waitress

Aveo Kingston Green retirement Village
Cheltenham
02.2011 - 07.2013
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout the shift.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation and ingredient organization.
  • Handled dishwashing duties, ensuring proper sanitation protocols were followed.

I also did waitressing to all the elderly residence and helped in any special activities they might have done for example Christmas celebrations.

Receptionist bookkeeper.

L. J. Hooker Real Estate
Boronia
01.1983 - 12.1999
  • Managed front desk operations and ensured smooth visitor experiences.
  • Answered phone calls promptly and directed inquiries to appropriate staff.
  • Scheduled appointments for agents and maintained organized calendars.

I was in charge of all aspects of bookkeeping wages, accounts rental and sales account systems as well as front receptionist.

I left in 1999 when I started my family and I was a stay at home mother for three beautiful children until 2011.

Skills

  • Personal care assistance
  • Health monitoring
  • Client transportation
  • Daily living support

Certification

  • CHC30212 Certificate III in Aged Care
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
  • HLTAI HLD009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Drivers License

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

In Home Assistance
06.2021 - 09.2025

Personal care assistant.

Brotherhood of Saint Lawrence
02.2016 - 04.2021

Kitchen hand waitress

Aveo Kingston Green retirement Village
02.2011 - 07.2013

Receptionist bookkeeper.

L. J. Hooker Real Estate
01.1983 - 12.1999
Catherine Duff