Cathryn Tippet
Pinjarra,WA
Summary
I am a Highly-motivated 53yr old Mother of 3 with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Becoming an Aged Care worker is something i am very passionate about as i love to help people, especialyy those who need the help and i enjoy listening to their stories.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Services Assistant
Bedingfeld Park Aged Care Facility
Pinjarra, WA
11.2021 - Current
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
- Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
- Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
- Maintained cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and sanitary working condition.
- Polished furniture to remove dust and dirt buildup.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Washed windows both inside and outside of the facility.
- Scrubbed walls to remove scuff marks or stains.
- Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
- Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
- Inspected rooms for cleanliness prior to guest arrival.
- Responded promptly to all customer complaints regarding cleanliness issues.
- Replenished amenities such as shampoos, soaps, and lotions in hotel rooms when needed.
- Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.
- Checked stock levels of all cleaning products regularly to ensure adequate supply is available.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while performing job duties.
- Provided assistance with laundry services when needed.
- Vacuumed carpeted areas and mopped solid surfaces with proper chemical solutions.
- Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors with cleaners and sponges.
- Sanitized frequented areas and equipment using approved supplies.
- Kept bathrooms in clean, functional condition by scrubbing stalls, sanitizing sinks and tidying storage shelves.
Casual Relief School Officer
Hopetoun Primary School
Hopetoun, WA
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Provided reference and reader's advisory services to library patrons.
- Assisted in the cataloging of new books and materials.
- Organized shelves, book displays, and other library areas according to established guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of circulation activities including check-ins and outs and overdue items.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, safe environment by ensuring that furniture was arranged correctly and floors were free of debris.
- Answered phones to respond to patron inquiries or direct calls appropriately.
- Researched information related to patron inquiries using print resources or online databases.
- Scanned documents into the library's digital repository system.
- Answered patrons' questions and assisted in finding materials requested.
- Returned books to circulation by placing on proper shelves.
School Canteen Manager
Carcoola Primary School
Carcoola, WA
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Cooking recess and lunch Orders
- Cleaning and maintaining food safety hygiene.
- Ordering stock.
- Stocktake of canteen supplies.
- Serving and delivering orders to students.
Meat Packer
Woolworths
Spearwood, WA
02.2003 - May2009
- Weighed, portioned, and packaged meat for individual sale or bulk orders.
- Ensured accurate labeling of packages with weight, price, and expiration date.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas including floors, walls, equipment and tools.
- Operated packaging machines to wrap products for shipment or storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized knives, scales, tables, counters and other equipment used during processing.
- Monitored temperature gauges to ensure proper cooling of meats throughout the process.
- Identified product defects by visually inspecting each piece before packaging it.
- Weighed, wrapped and labeled meat products.
Education
Cert III Individual Support(Aged Care)
Compatible Care
Rockingham, WA03-2024
High School Diploma -
Kwinana Senior High School
11-1985
Skills
- Feeding Assistance
- Palliative Care
- Dementia Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- Behavioral Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Progress Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Multitasking and Organization
- PPE Usage
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Dependable and Responsible
- Emotional Support
- Behavior redirection
- First aid and safety
Certification
- Australian Commission on SAFETY and QUALITY in HEALTH CARE-Certificate of Achievement
- HLTAID003 PROVIDE FIRST AID
- Certificate 3 Individual Support(Aged Care)
- Certificate 3 Disability
- Certificate of Achievement - FIRE SAFETY: A PRACTICAL APPROACH
- Certificate of Achievement - INFECTION CONTROL: AN OVERVIEW
- Certificate of Achievement - SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO MOVE
- Certificate of Achievement - A GUIDE TO SAFE FOOD HANDLING
- Certificate of Achievement - ABUSE, UNEXPLAINED ABSENCES & SIRS
Timeline
Support Services Assistant
Bedingfeld Park Aged Care Facility
11.2021 - Current
Casual Relief School Officer
Hopetoun Primary School
02.2019 - 12.2020
School Canteen Manager
Carcoola Primary School
02.2016 - 12.2017
Meat Packer
Woolworths
02.2003 - May2009
Cert III Individual Support(Aged Care)
Compatible Care
High School Diploma -
Kwinana Senior High School
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