Catherine Rogers
Dapto,NSW
Summary
After raising my two young daughters for 6 years, I decided it was time to re-enter the workplace. I have always had a passion for client/customer service and more generally, the workplace environment, as a whole. I decided a long time ago, a caring role was right for me. I applied and was successful. I worked in a facility for over 12 months as a specialised dementia carer and I am currently working as an in-home carer.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Caregiver
Pearl Home Care
Albion Park
08.2024 - Current
- Respected client privacy rights at all times when providing services.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Developed relationships with family members and caregivers of clients.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients through conversation or participation in activities.
Specialised Dementia Carer
-HammondCare
Horsley
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Encouraged independence of residents by providing them with opportunities to practice self-care skills such as dressing, toileting, eating.
- Assisted with daily operations of a multi-disciplinary team providing patient care services.
- Provided personal care for high care residents i.e pad changes, changing of clothes, toileting, showering and/or Kebo
- Managed medication inventory and supplies, ensuring availability for patient care.
- Palliative care assistance.
- Food Preparation for 15-16 Residents, all with different dietary requirements.
- Medication distribution
- Sanitising and sterilising
Car Detailer - Supervisor
Dwyer's Mazda
Wollongong, NSW
06.2014 - 12.2016
- As supervisor, I was required to plan and co-ordinate work for myself and a team of detailers.
- Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements. This ensured a pristine appearance for customers.
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages and imperfections outside of vehicle standards.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand and with use of automated equipment.
- Cleaned 45+ cars daily, to the above standards.
- Maintained car detailing equipment and supplies in optimal condition for daily demands.
- Maintained cleaning supplies inventory.
- Vehicle pick-up and delivery.
Orthodontic Laboratory Technician
Smile Team Orthodontics
Fairy Meadow, NSW
10.2011 - 08.2013
- Day-to-day running and functioning of the laboratory
- Modeled patient mouth to produce accurate fits by using dental impression plaster and molds.
- Used articulators and micrometers to check conformance of appliances and occlusion accuracy.
- Shaped and soldered wire and metal frames and bands for dental appliances using irons and other hands and powered tools.
- Made clear aligners
- Prioritized and organised tasks to efficiently accomplish service due dates and times.
- completed sterilisation on all orthodontic appliances
- Maintained a clean and sanitary laboratory.
- Completed regular disinfection of work surfaces, throughout the day.
- Cleaned and calibrated laboratory equipment.
- Liaised with orthodontists, orthodontic nurses, management staff as well as outside laboratories and associates.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Trained and supervised new technicians on laboratory protocols and creation of orthodontic appliances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dapto High School
Dapto, NSW10.2007
Some College (No Degree) - University Access Program
University of Wollongong College
WollongongSkills
- Courteous with a strong service mindset
- Upbeat and positive personality
- High care dementia experience
- Relationship Building
- food quality control (temperatures etc)
- Personal care including but not exclusive to; Kebo baths, showering, pad changes
- Experience in issue and complaint resolution
- Multitasking and prioritisation
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to respond well to difficult situations and personalities
- Experience in staff management and training
- First aid and CPR, police check, NDIS and vaccinations up to date
Timeline
In-Home Caregiver
Pearl Home Care
08.2024 - Current
Specialised Dementia Carer
-HammondCare
07.2023 - 08.2024
Car Detailer - Supervisor
Dwyer's Mazda
06.2014 - 12.2016
Orthodontic Laboratory Technician
Smile Team Orthodontics
10.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Dapto High School
Some College (No Degree) - University Access Program
University of Wollongong College
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