Gary Northfield
Botanic Ridge,Victoria
Summary
Caring and empathetic Support Worker with 2 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Certified medication administrator, verifying patient medicine and nutrition plan adherence according to strict detail. Talented Support Worker focused on improving client lives through high-quality support and patient instruction. Proficient in life, financial and social skills, helping clients integrate into community and live more robust lives. Creative and empathetic assistant with 2 years of experience building community and developing social skills through incremental therapeutic techniques.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
NDIS Support Worker
Complete Care, Nexa Care, OC Connections
2023.01 - Current
- Delivering a variety of services to clients with degrees of Disability
- Supporting/Assisting them to some independance in the community
- Monitoring their abilities to do everyday duties and having a meaningful life on theis various communities
- Assisting with medications, home cleaning, laundry services, cooking and preparing meals, grocery shopping, medical/personal appointments, assisting where needed
- 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 venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Senior Constable
Victoria Police
2010.08 - 2022.12
- General van duties/foot patrol in South East Melbourne Metro
- Strategic and Community focused
- Reception duties
- Dealing with general public issues (Family Violence incidents, Witnessing documents, Advice on road and other offence laws
- Working in a team environment and completing all investigations
- Issuing fines to the general public
- Representing offenders and other members of the public in County and Magistrate Courts as required
- Monitoring prisoners in station Jails and assisiting with meals and medication needs.
- Contributed to drug enforcement efforts by participating in raids targeting illegal narcotics distribution networks.
- Testified in court proceedings as required, presenting clear and concise information on cases under investigation.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current on new laws, policies, and procedures within the profession.
- Diligently enforced traffic regulations by issuing citations or warnings when appropriate while promoting safe driving habits among motorists.
- Provided exceptional public service by assisting citizens with non-emergency situations, such as traffic accidents or lost property reports.
- Implemented community outreach programs that educated citizens on crime prevention techniques and built positive relationships between law enforcement personnel and the general public.
- Maintained a high standard of professionalism and integrity, upholding the values and ethics of the law enforcement profession.
Vineyard Labourer
Port Phillip Estate
2009.02 - 2010.07
- Maintenance of grape production for wine bottling
- Working on drainage systems, Vine maintenance for maximum grape production
- Weeding and pesticide maintenance
- Using heavy machinery to complete work
- Netting vines, collecting grapes when ripe for picking, Maintence of poles and wiring
- Working in all conditons outdoor and in production sheds.
- Provided support during the bottling process ensuring that products were packaged correctly while meeting all quality standards required by industry regulations.
- Safeguarded crop health by identifying potential disease issues early on so they could be addressed accordingly before affecting overall yields significantly.
- Collaborated with other team members to complete seasonal vineyard projects on schedule or ahead of deadlines.
- Assisted in the production of high-quality wines by hand-harvesting grapes at optimal ripeness levels.
- Reduced pest damage by monitoring for signs of infestation and implementing organic control methods.
- Offered assistance with various vineyard improvement projects such as planting new vines or establishing better drainage systems thus increasing overall land value over time.
- Supported successful growing seasons by assisting in the installation and maintenance of trellis systems and irrigation equipment.
- Communicated effectively with vineyard managers and supervisors to ensure a seamless workflow and address any issues or concerns promptly.
Trainer Cookery/Hospitality
Hales College
2007.02 - 2009.02
- Training clients who were studying Cert 1 & 2 in cookery
- Following training manual of diferent module to complete coarse
- Basic cooking techniques required and displayed to cover medules
- Assisting students to achieve desired results
- Instruction of criteria needed to complete modules required
- Assessing students techniques and result from prepared recipes.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
- Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
- Developed effective training plans based on department needs and objectives.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Prepared and presented supplementary learning material to support structured lessons.
2nd Chef
RACV Gape Schanck
2002.01 - 2007.01
- Working in kitchen with multiple staff and apprentices
- Designing menus, Functions for up to 300 clients
- Preparing, cooking for restaurant patrons and staff
- Ordering of food and other materials for kitchen service.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly, demonstrating commitment to superior guest experience while maintaining professionalism.
- Enhanced dining experience by creating visually appealing and flavorful dishes for daily service.
- Worked closely with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless communication and coordination during service, resulting in exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with head chef to develop innovative menu items, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to successful catering events by providing exceptional food quality and presentation.
- Supported event planning team by designing custom menus tailored to client preferences for special occasions or private events.
- Assisted Head Chef in monitoring food safety practices throughout the kitchen, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, ensuring compliance with health regulations at all times.
- Assisted in managing food inventory, reducing waste and lowering overall food costs.
- Monitored food and labor costs to verify budget targets were met.
Education
Hospitality Diploma - Hospitality
Chisholm
Berwick01.2007
Training and Assessment Cert 4 -
Chisholm
01.2007
Cookery Cert 3 (Apprenticeship) -
Townsville TAFE
11.1990
HSC Year 12 -
Mornington Technical School
11.1986
Skills
- Cooking/Catering + 4 year Apprenticeship - 10+ years
- Training and Assessment - 2 years
- First Aid/CPR Current Qualification - 10+ years
- Covid 19 Immunisations (current) - 4 years
Timeline
NDIS Support Worker
Complete Care, Nexa Care, OC Connections
2023.01 - Current
Senior Constable
Victoria Police
2010.08 - 2022.12
Vineyard Labourer
Port Phillip Estate
2009.02 - 2010.07
Trainer Cookery/Hospitality
Hales College
2007.02 - 2009.02
2nd Chef
RACV Gape Schanck
2002.01 - 2007.01
Hospitality Diploma - Hospitality
Chisholm
Training and Assessment Cert 4 -
Chisholm
Cookery Cert 3 (Apprenticeship) -
Townsville TAFE
HSC Year 12 -
Mornington Technical School
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