CHRISTOPHER JONES
Thebarton,SA
Summary
I come from a seasoned hospitality professional background with extensive, hands-on experience managing restaurants and bars. I have changed my path to complete my studies with the goal of a career in Counselling and Care. I am skilled in evaluating needs, problem-solving and providing exceptional customer service. I work equally well as a team member and as a team leader. I am seeking casual or part-time work while I study.
I am level-headed, kind and committed to helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Capable and skilled in establishing rapport and trust with clients, assisting with nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and providing companionship and assistance with activities associated with daily living with the goal of learned independence. Passionate about improving the well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant - Trainee
Eldercare Allambi
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, toileting, showering, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted with daily living activities.
- Assist with client transfer using lifters and other devices
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Complete and maintain documentation pertaining to daily support needs.
DIRECTOR/CFO
Imperial Measures Distilling
01.2015 - 02.2023
- Co-founder of this award winning and nationally recognised brand
- Directing operations of the distillery, cellar door and wholesale sales
- Employment, management and direct supervision of ten staff
- Marketing
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets
BAR MANAGER/SOMMELIER
The Apothecary 1878
04.2010 - 04.2016
- Excellent customer service skills
- Able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Angus and Robertson Book Store
- Managing, training and rostering staff
- Inventory management with receivals, dispatches and stock-takes
FRONT OF HOUSE DUTY MANAGER (P/T)
Belvoir St Theatre
- FOH Supervisor during performances
- Ushering and bar
- Staff supervision, cast liaison, cash reconciliation, PA responsibilities and key holder role
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support - Cert. III Indiv. Support - Ageing And Disability
Time Education And Training
Adelaide, SA11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
UNSW
Sydney, NSW01.1999
Skills
- Building respectful interpersonal relationships
- Supportive and inclusive leadership
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Time management and multi-tasking
- Computer literacy
- Adaptability to new situations
- PPE Use
- MS Office
- Lifter Equipment Operation
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- First Aid/CPR
Extra Info
- RSA in all states of Australia
- Responsible Person Badge
- High-Risk Work License (Forklift)
- Unrestricted SA Drivers License
- First Aid Certified
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Clearance Check
- NDIS Worker Check
- Full Drivers Licence
- High Risk (LF) Licence
- WSET II Wine & Spirits Trust - Wine ('04) Spirits ('20)
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant - Trainee
Eldercare Allambi
09.2023 - 10.2023
DIRECTOR/CFO
Imperial Measures Distilling
01.2015 - 02.2023
BAR MANAGER/SOMMELIER
The Apothecary 1878
04.2010 - 04.2016
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Angus and Robertson Book Store
FRONT OF HOUSE DUTY MANAGER (P/T)
Belvoir St Theatre
Certificate III - Individual Support - Cert. III Indiv. Support - Ageing And Disability
Time Education And Training
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
UNSW
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