Dean Newton
SUMMERHILL,TAS
Summary
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build client and family relationships based on trust, respect and compassion.
Committed to meeting client needs and advocating for best outcomes.
Flexible in the way that I work to provide person centred care.
Outgoing, motivated and a team player.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/FSA
Southern Cross Care
10.2021 - 06.2024
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and the IDDSI framework
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Ordering of stock
- Working with clients to deliver food of their choice which was diet specific, nutritious and appealing.
- Catering for functions
Personal care assistant
Glenara lakes nursing home
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Assisting clients with all aspects of daily care including: Showering, Toileting, Continence management, Mobility and transfers
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Leisure and Lifestyle
Southern Cross Care
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Enhanced quality of life by planning and organizing diverse leisure activities tailored to residents interests.
- Monitored participation in recreational activities and completed all required documentation
- Assisted residents to attend bus trips and provided practical support with individual needs while away from the site.
Waiter/kitchen hand
Assistant to Margaret Dargan - Aga Australia
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Food preparation, Safe food handling, Function catering including set up and take down, Wine service, Cleaning, Serving clients food and catering to likes/dislikes
Storeman
Tupperware Launceston
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Stock logistics and stocktaking, Packing and ordering, Working in a team environment, Liaising with external parties e.g
- Toll, customers
Technical assistant / Teacher's aide
TAFE Launceston
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Preparation of lessons, Safe handling and management of equipment, Maintaining a safe workplace, Working as a team, Providing assistance and support to both teachers and students
Site fitter, boiler maker
Fame Foley Industries
01.2002 - 01.2004
Boiler making
Lifese engineering - NSW
01.2002 - 01.2002
Diesel fitter, boiler maker, site fitter
Fame Foley
01.2001 - 01.2002
Diesel fitter - jumbo
Cobar mines
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Operation of all underground earthmoving equipment
Diesel fitter
FRM Toyota Bell bay
01.1996 - 01.1996
Landscape gardening
Germany working holiday
01.1994 - 01.1995
Silver service/bar and plate waiter
Cover staff catering agency
01.1992 - 01.1994
Education
Certificate 3 in individual support - aged care -
TAFE Tasmania
01.2017
Responsible Serving of Alcohol -
TAFE Tasmania
12.2016
Certificate IV in gas fitting -
TAFE Tasmania
12.2006
Introductory beverage service -
Drysdale hospitality college
12.1992
Trade certificate - Department of main roads -
Diesel fitter
12.1992
Skills
- Good teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Able to interact with a wide variety of people in a friendly and confident manner
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Outgoing and friendly personality with a positive attitude
- Great work ethic and an eye for detail
- Outstanding customer service
- Ability to work autonomously
- Able to perform under pressure
- Supportive of other team members
- Sound problem solving skills
- Always ready and willing to learn
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Food handling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Customer Service
Phone
0488231235, (03) 63435888
References
- Donna Stewart
- Heather
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Cook/FSA
Southern Cross Care
10.2021 - 06.2024
Leisure and Lifestyle
Southern Cross Care
03.2017 - 10.2021
Personal care assistant
Glenara lakes nursing home
01.2017 - 10.2022
Waiter/kitchen hand
Assistant to Margaret Dargan - Aga Australia
01.2012 - 01.2017
Storeman
Tupperware Launceston
01.2008 - 01.2009
Technical assistant / Teacher's aide
TAFE Launceston
01.2004 - 01.2005
Site fitter, boiler maker
Fame Foley Industries
01.2002 - 01.2004
Boiler making
Lifese engineering - NSW
01.2002 - 01.2002
Diesel fitter, boiler maker, site fitter
Fame Foley
01.2001 - 01.2002
Diesel fitter - jumbo
Cobar mines
01.1998 - 01.2001
Diesel fitter
FRM Toyota Bell bay
01.1996 - 01.1996
Landscape gardening
Germany working holiday
01.1994 - 01.1995
Silver service/bar and plate waiter
Cover staff catering agency
01.1992 - 01.1994
Certificate 3 in individual support - aged care -
TAFE Tasmania
Responsible Serving of Alcohol -
TAFE Tasmania
Certificate IV in gas fitting -
TAFE Tasmania
Introductory beverage service -
Drysdale hospitality college
Trade certificate - Department of main roads -
Diesel fitter
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