Harsimran Kaur
Geelong,VIC
Summary
As a psychology student with practical experience as an aged care support worker and volunteer at headspace, I am dedicated to mental health advocacy. Additionally, I bring valuable skills from customer service and food handling roles, ensuring professionalism and attention to detail. Serving as a member of a youth foundation for mental health and advocating for elderly rights, I am passionate about community impact. With a compassionate approach and a genuine enthusiasm for helping others, I possess effective communication skills and a strong commitment to learning. I thrive in collaborative environments, eager to contribute my diverse skills to support individuals in various capacities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Elderly Rights Advocacy
Geelong, Victoria
05.2024 - Current
- Provided consistent emotional support and companionship to elderly residents, fostering a sense of comfort and trust.
- Established rapport and communicated effectively with seniors, adapting communication styles to accommodate varying cognitive abilities.
- Demonstrated deep empathy in addressing the mental health challenges and loneliness faced by elderly individuals, enhancing their overall well-being.
- Organized and participated in activities tailored to residents' interests, such as playing games, going on walks, and engaging in heartfelt conversations.
- Developed personalized care strategies for each resident, promoting dignity and respect while ensuring their individual needs were met with sensitivity.
Host
Bounceinc
Geelong, Victoria
04.2024 - Current
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Assisted guests with special needs, ensuring accessibility and safety.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Collaborated with other team members in developing innovative ideas for improving overall guest experience at the facility's Trampoline Area.
- Implemented policies designed to maximize utilization of available space while minimizing risk factors associated with operating a large-scale indoor and outdoor recreational activity center.
Volunteer
Headspace
Geelong, Victoria
04.2024 - Current
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
Team Member
Hungry Jacks
Geelong, Victoria
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Correctly bagged orders for take-out customers while maintaining speed and accuracy of order fulfillment processes.
- Complied with all local health codes and regulations concerning food preparation and handling.
- Prepared food items such as hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, salads. according to restaurant standards.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, taking orders, and answering questions.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, wiping counters and tables, cleaning windows, mirrors, mopping floors.
Aged Care Worker
HelpAge India
, Punjab
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Assisted in developing individualised care plans for elderly clients.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments.
- Organised and monitored medication schedules for elderly clients.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Encouraged independence by assisting with mobility issues and providing instruction on safety precautions.
- Prepared meals according to prescribed diets and nutrition plans.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones, scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
Deakin University
Geelong, VICSkills
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Organized and Efficient
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Proficient computer skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Lifestyle Support
- Nursing Home Care Assistance
Certification
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid and Cpr
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Professional
Punjabi
Professional
Timeline
Volunteer
Elderly Rights Advocacy
05.2024 - Current
Host
Bounceinc
04.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Headspace
04.2024 - Current
Team Member
Hungry Jacks
03.2024 - 06.2024
Aged Care Worker
HelpAge India
12.2021 - 02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Science
Deakin University
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