ELVIS KURIA
balga,WA
Summary
To apply skills acquired through training and work experience to provide professional services to organisations. To work in accordance with the laid down professional standards and company procedures with limited supervision. I am hardworking, responsible, and passionate about working in the healthcare industry and willing to learn new skills while providing care in complex and challenging needs while upholding emotional, psychological and patients well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Myvista Agecare
Balcatta, WA
05.2024 - Current
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained a well-organized work area by consistently cleaning surfaces
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff members to ensure smooth workflow during peak dining hours.
- Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Followed recipes and chef instructions to prepare food correctly.
- Transported food items from storage areas to kitchen for prepping.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Developed strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure completion within allocated timeframes.
- Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
- Maintained proper food storage procedures to preserve ingredient freshness while minimizing risks of contamination or spoilage.
- Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
- Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques, recipes, and procedures as required for various culinary tasks.
- Reduced waste by effectively managing inventory levels and rotating stock to maintain freshness.
- Streamlined waste disposal procedures, minimizing environmental impact
- Assisted in training new kitchen hands, leading to more competent and efficient kitchen staff.
- Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, improving overall kitchen morale and productivity
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak dining hours.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects such as bain marie
Support Worker
Tumaini Disability Agecare Services
Perth, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping and entertainment events according to schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through communication and listening.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Coordinated appointments for clients with healthcare providers.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress.
- Promoted independence among clients through skill-building exercises and goal-setting initiatives.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and client-centered care techniques.
- Collaborated with teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each client.
- Encouraged clients to engage in physical activities, promoting healthier lifestyles and wellbeing.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and opportunities
- Implemented behavior management plans for clients with challanging behaviours.
- Enhanced clients' daily living by providing support in activities such as cooking and budgeting.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting care plans to better serve them.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.
Disability Support Worker
Identitywa
Perth, WA
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared tasty nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs to identify potential areas of growth or improvement within their care plan structure.
Education
Certificate III - Cookery
North Metropolitan TAFE - Kendrew Crescent Campus
Joondalup, WACertificate IV - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Harvard Management Institute
NSW05.2024
Skills
- Assisting clients with routine tasks and performing housekeeping activities as required such as preparing and cooking meals
- Provision of community access ensuring clients can pursue their hobbies and engage in recreational activities to enhance their independence in the community
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and good relation with family members, colleagues and clients
- Ability to learn new procedures, processes and incorporate them in my day to day routine as I work co-operatively with management and other company staff
- Managing of Multiple tasks and prioritising according to customer needs
- Assisting client with activities of daily living which includes, ironing, vacuuming, mopping
- Advocating for the clients and provision of guidance where necessary
- Maintaining dignity and privacy of client by respecting their right including escalating relevant issues/challenges to the relevant parties
Educationcertificates
- Police clearance
- Senior First Aid and CPR
- Medication competency
- Manual handling procedures.
- Hand hygiene
- Infection Control
- NDIS clearance
- NDIS module
- WWC
- Certificate IV in disability support
References
- George Gitonga, HR, Tumaini Disability, +61 422 574 573, Georgegitonga@gmail.com
- Anselmi Muiruri, House Senior, Identity WA, jomomuiruri@gmail.com, 0424695082
- John Kangaru,Chef,Myvista Balcatta, kenka_2001@yahoo.com 0422 616 476
Certification
- Police clearance
- Senior First Aid and CPR
- Medication competency
- Manual handling procedures.
- Hand hygiene
- Infection Control
- NDIS clearance
- NDIS module
- Working with Children check
- Certificate IV in disability support
- Food safety certificate
- Cooking techniques with impact certificate
- Delivering high protein certificate
- Food presentation certificate
- Cook.fresh.chill certificate
- Creating finger food and sandwiches certificate
- Dsyphagia Awareness and support of swallowing difficulties certificate
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Myvista Agecare
05.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Tumaini Disability Agecare Services
04.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Identitywa
01.2023 - 02.2024
Certificate III - Cookery
North Metropolitan TAFE - Kendrew Crescent Campus
Certificate IV - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Harvard Management Institute