Daniel Coles

Demolition at Gut IT, Adelaide 01/2010-(while at school)-(Currently Working)

This has been my father's business ever since from a young age I have worked for everything I own. I started working for my father when I was 11 although he took it easy on me and only worked on the lighter jobs till I was of age. I work with him and other workers learning how to work in a team in physically demanding and hard work.

Some of the key skills I learned here were Teamwork, independence, responsibility and hard work.

• Assisted in the removal of hazardous materials from demolition sites.
• Loaded debris onto trucks for disposal or recycling.
• Inspected building structures to identify potential safety hazards.
• Demolished walls, floors, and other components of buildings using hand tools and power tools.
• Removed fixtures such as windows, doors, plumbing fixtures and electrical wiring systems.
• Separated recyclable material such as metal beams and piping for salvage or reuse.
• Performed basic maintenance on equipment used during demolition activities.
• Cleared rubble from demolition sites after completion of work.
• Used correct equipment and techniques to demolish buildings smoothly and avoid damaging nearby structures.
• Wore protective equipment such as respirators and special suits for optimal protection from site hazards.
• Stripped structures of valuable and reusable materials.
• Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
• Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
• Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones.

Factory Hand at Vili's Family Bakery, Adelaide 01/2022-11/2022

Factory Hand-Production worker

I worked in a high-risk sterilized environment at the Vili's Family Bakery. In our area, we had about 9 people each with a role to do and would swap jobs as necessary. We were in charge of making the dough for the high-quality Vili's Pie, Pasty and Vili Dog. The work was physically demanding and with 11-hour shifts every day of the work week.

Working at Vili's Family Bakery taught me many things about working in a high-risk large team environment. We needed to move very quickly. Any delay would cost us hours and push through to get the job done. It was hard physical work but the hours made it tougher. I like to imagine I am used to waking up early and traveling long distances with no public transport and braving any weather to get to the job and get it done. I learned how to work fast and not waste time when working in a fast-paced place where tempers can fly.

I learned to be cool and calm in highly tense situations and never let it interrupt my work or my happiness at work. On my average day at Vili's Family Bakery, I would wake up 3 AM and ride my electronic bike to Vili's which was about 40 minutes away then once arriving i would change into my clean Vilies work clothes (as per the rules) and then start work at 4 AM i would then sanitize and set all the machinery we would be using that day, once all the equipment was set up we would load up to about 300 kg of flour water and butter into the mixer and wait until it was mixed once mixed we would haul the "bowl" of dough over to the press where one man would be at the back ripping the dough and the other two on the left and right flank pressing it into 15kg blocks since i was one of the stronger lads i was most likely ripping the ripping of the "bowl" was an incredibly tough task that required lots of stamina and strength to pull off and since we were timed 15 minutes was the optimal amount of time as we had about 23 bowls to get through each day on average. Once the blocks were made we would then press them into sheets and place them on the rack. After all the bowls were done we would need to clean everything top to bottom. Vili's has a very strict cleaning policy. We would need to clean the mixer, the two bowls, presses, knives, sheeters, racks, tubs and the floor getting done around 5 to do it again the next day.

• I worked with Eldercare from 13/02/2020 till 28/11/2020. I loved working there and i was held in high regard by my coworkers and the residents. I was entrusted with the care of 20 residences and was trained to work with Dementia residence.
• The main reason i am no longer working there was due to the mental strain of the job losing residents and friends was admittedly too much for me to handle.
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• Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
• Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
• Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
• Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving elderly clients.
• Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
• Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
• Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
• Reported any changes in health or behaviour to nursing staff members promptly.
• Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
• Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
• Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
• Conducted home visits to assess the needs of elderly clients.
• Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
• Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
• Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
• Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
• Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
• Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
• Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
• Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.

Meatworks, Arndale- Cleaner (while at school)
At my time with Meatworks, I was responsible for cleaning the meat trays, and all the tools and floors to make sure bacteria and disease didn't spread. I had to use various chemicals and tools to make sure all utilities were sanitized.

• Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of trash in designated receptacles.
• Inspected all machinery for any signs of damage or malfunctioning.
• Reported any issues or problems related to the functioning of the machines to supervisors.
• Followed strict safety guidelines while working around moving parts of machines.
• Performed duties while adhering to workplace protocols and safety rules.
• Maintained inventories of cleaning supplies.
• Transported materials, equipment or supplies to or from work areas.
• Cleaned up spills immediately to prevent further contamination or damage.
• Moved heavy equipment by hand or with the use of dollies.