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Tina Hutchison

East Bunbury,Australia

Summary

Professional with a strong work ethic and extensive experience in the disability industry, specializing in supervisory roles and in-home respite services. Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills, ensuring efficient and courteous interactions. Proven ability to manage inventory, coordinate logistics, and maintain quality control in high-volume retail environments. Recognized for dependability and productivity, with a focus on teamwork and adaptability to meet changing demands.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Person

UGL Wagerup
, WA
03.2023 - Current
  • Managed stock inventory and established optimal site stock levels for efficient operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels to guarantee availability of necessary items.
  • Performed regular cycle counts and audits to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Coordinated distribution and tracking of PPE and materials across site.
  • Operated forklifts and other material handling equipment adhering to safety protocols.
  • Conducted prestart checks on vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, orders, and stock levels.
  • Oversaw maintenance and servicing of fleet vehicles for operational reliability.

Critical Care PCA

WA Country Health Services
, WA
07.2020 - 03.2023
  • Ensured clinically clean and safe environment for patients throughout their stay.
  • Escorted patients to various locations within hospital, including X-ray and Oncology.
  • Transported patients efficiently using wheelchairs and gurneys for tests and therapies.
  • Restocked medical supplies regularly to support unit operations.
  • Communicated changes in patient status to supervisors promptly for necessary actions.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and cleaning patient areas.
  • Maintained inventory levels of supplies and equipment to optimize resource allocation.

Youth Worker

Safe Places
, WA
02.2020 - 07.2020
  • Facilitated clients' recovery from trauma, promoting meaningful and independent lives.
  • Supported clients in managing personal care, meal preparation, and daily tasks.
  • Ensured compliance with procedures and policies while compiling statistical and financial reports for management.
  • Conducted sleepover shifts at clients' homes to provide overnight support.
  • Oversaw client well-being across all aspects of daily living activities.
  • Contributed to team meetings and planning sessions to improve service delivery.
  • Compiled monthly reports on client progress for upper management review.
  • Implemented person-centered planning to tailor support to individual client needs.

Process Operator – Raw Materials

Worsley
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Removal of product build up around the belts
  • Daily walk throughs to detect any faults etc
  • General maintenance and cleaning
  • Unloading of the Alumina and Loading of Caustic trains
  • Uploading the information onto the computer system in Experion

Process Operator

Port Authority
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Unloading of the Alumina and Loading of Caustic trains
  • Uploading the information onto the computer system in Experion
  • Removal of product build up in the galleries and ship loader using a Vac truck
  • Daily walk throughs to detect any faults etc and then record on the system (QR Reader)
  • General maintenance and cleaning

Rope Splicing

Monadelphous Australia
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Weekly shut down maintenance to replace sections of the conveyor rope line
  • Dumping of good Pulleys at points along the conveyor and collecting the broken ones to take back to the workshop
  • Repairing the broken ones in the workshop changing out the rims and inserts
  • General Housekeeping duties
  • Audits on equipment

First Aid Trainer

St John Ambulance
01.1995 - 08.2017
  • Casual/Relief trainer of groups of up to 24 people
  • Adapt training packages to meet differing skills/knowledge levels of participants
  • Present training packages to various groups including; business groups, school groups, individuals.

Lagger

Monadelphous Australia
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Removal and replacement of thermal and acoustic insulation
  • Application of insulation vapour seal
  • Assisting sheet metal tradesmen as required
  • Permit Recipient Holder

House Supervisor & Residential Aide

Activ Foundation
01.2005 - 05.2015
  • Providing care during Day and Night shifts
  • Managing and assisting from 3 and up to 6 clients per shift with daily activities: Including; shopping, chores, personal care activities and meal time routines
  • Administer client medication and take clients to medical and other appointments
  • Managing and working with a Stoma Client on a daily basis
  • Performing suppository assistance when required
  • Planning and developing individual and tailored goal programmes for clients
  • Supporting clients to reach their goals
  • Ensure clients maintain regular social connections with family and friends

Team Leader

Activ Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2015
  • Ensuring compliance of all procedures and policies statistical and financial data and reporting to management
  • Conducting recruitment interviews and facilitating inductions
  • Participating in team meetings and planning sessions
  • Person Centred Planning
  • Compile monthly reports on group homes, staff and customers
  • Leading and supervising a team of 30+ staff
  • Emergency On-Call duties
  • Working with and understanding National Disability Standards
  • Liaise with stakeholders (customers, families, communities, staff, funding bodies, service providers)

House Supervisor & Carer

Life Without Barriers & Enable
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Supporting people with disability to live meaningful and independent lives
  • Supporting customers to manage personal care, food prep and daily tasks
  • Responsible for clients’ well-being in all aspects of daily living
  • Sleepover shifts at clients’ homes
  • Providing respite for families by taking care of clients in my home

Bar and Function Manager

Koombana Sailing Club
01.2004 - 01.2007

Vac Swim Teacher (Seasonal)

Education Department
01.1996 - 01.2005

Volunteer Grade 2

St Johns Ambulance
01.1995 - 01.2005
  • Coordinate functions and events
  • Teach first aid classes to the general community
  • Assist with planning and implementation of Local Disaster Plan
  • Actively participate in emergencies
  • Arrange transfer of patients on a rostered basis

Bar Manager & General Hand

Boyup Brook Club
01.1999 - 01.2004

Assistant Supervisor/Care Aide

Boyup Brook Citizens Lodge
01.1995 - 01.2004

Hotel Manager

Boyup Brook Hotel
01.1997 - 01.1999

Owner/Operator

Lower South West Family Day Care Service
01.1993 - 01.1997

Electrical Section Manager

Target
01.1985 - 01.1986

Grit Blaster-Spray painter/Civil’s

Monadelphous Australia
05.2015
  • Set up portable units, operate, regulate and perform preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Operate equipment to remove rust, scale and other materials from surfaces of metal products
  • Painting and coating
  • Being aware of products specifications as applicable to area
  • Other duties as assigned

Sentry I Trade Assistant

Squire Trading
01.2006

Supervisor

Charlie Carters
01.1989

Domestic Service Worker

Rylington Park
01.1988

Cleaner

Greenbushes Hotel
01.1987

Cleaner

Balingup Cheese Factory
01.1986

State Housing Commission
01.1984

Commonwealth Bank
01.1983

Education

First aid and Manual Handling -

WA Country Health Services
01.2021

Teaching First Aid RE-accreditation -

St John Ambulance
12.2016

Teaching First Aid RE-accreditation -

St John Ambulance
12.2015

RIIWHS202D Enter and Work in Confined Spaced -

WA Skills Training
04.2015

Teaching First Aid Re-accreditation -

St John Ambulance
10.2014

Dual Diploma of Community Service Work -

South West Institute of TAFE
11.2013

Certificate IV in Frontline Management -

Activ Foundation
10.2013

Dual Diploma of Community Services Coordination -

South West Institute of TAFE
09.2013

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

St John Ambulance
10.2010

Certificate III in Aged Care & Health -

South West Regional College of TAFE
06.2009

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety -

West Coast TAFE
02.2005

Skills

  • Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Inventory management
  • Forklift operation
  • HR licence
  • Resource allocation
  • Excellent time management, organizational, and task prioritization skills
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Strong work ethic
  • Problem-solving capacity
  • Attention to detail
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Adaptability and resilience
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Courteous and polite demeanor

References

  • Aaron King, LGM Site Supervisor; 0408 923 931
  • Steven Treen, SMP Superintendent Capital Projects; 0498 493 782
  • Andrew Coombes, UGL Electrical Supervisor; 0409 112 017

Training

  • Working at Heights EWP, 05/01/25
  • Electrical Tag and Testing, 08/01/23
  • Forklift Licence, 12/01/22
  • TCI Training, 02/01/20
  • SCID card from Aurizon, 08/01/19
  • Risk Competency Training, 08/01/19
  • Understanding Rights and Responsibilities, Advocare, 10/01/14
  • Recognising and Responding to Elder Abuse, Advocare, 10/01/14
  • Mental Health First Aid, 09/01/14
  • Perform CPR, St John Ambulance, 08/01/14
  • Provide CPR, Basic Emergency Life Support, Provide First Aid, Provide Advanced First Aid, St John Ambulance, 07/01/14
  • Person Centred Approach, Activ Pathways, 06/01/14
  • Activ 8, Activ Pathways, 06/01/14
  • Building Brilliant Teams, Activ Pathways, 04/01/14
  • Provide support to people living with Dementia, Activ Pathways, 03/01/14
  • Ready Set Communicate, Activ Pathways, 03/01/14
  • Autism Training, Activ Pathways, 02/01/14
  • Dementia Training, Activ Pathways, 02/01/14
  • Team Leader Training, Activ Pathways, 01/01/14
  • Activ’s Complaint Handling, Activ Pathways, 07/01/13
  • Apply First Aid, St John Ambulance, 05/01/13
  • Provide support to people living with dementia, SWIT, 05/01/13
  • Occupational First Aid, St John Ambulance, 10/01/12
  • Planning and Implementing Change, Activ Pathways, 08/01/12
  • Duty of Care for Coordinators and Managers, Activ Pathways, 11/01/11
  • Workplace Fire Equipment Familiarisation, Activ Pathways, 06/01/11
  • Dealing with Aggressive Behaviour, Activ Pathways, 05/01/11
  • Medication Training, Activ Pathways, 05/01/10
  • Sports Taping Technique Workshop, Sports Medicine Awareness, 02/01/04
  • Liquor Licensing Course, 07/01/03
  • Diabetes & Aged Care Course, Bridgetown Hospital, 03/01/03
  • Burn Management Programme, Wound Care Study Day, Bridgetown Hospital, 08/01/03
  • Bush Fire Awareness Course, Boyup Brook Volunteer Fire Brigade, 04/01/02
  • First Click Course, Boyup Brook Telecentre, 08/01/02
  • Dementia Course, Silver Chain Manjimup, 08/01/01
  • Professional Driving Level One, St John Ambulance, 09/01/01
  • Carers Course, Warren Blackwood Health Services, 08/01/01
  • Introduction to the Internet, Boyup Brook Telecentre, 01/01/99
  • Office Administration and Technology Course, Boyup Brook Telecentre, 01/01/97

Timeline

Store Person

UGL Wagerup
03.2023 - Current

Critical Care PCA

WA Country Health Services
07.2020 - 03.2023

Youth Worker

Safe Places
02.2020 - 07.2020

Process Operator – Raw Materials

Worsley
12.2019 - 02.2020

Process Operator

Port Authority
07.2019 - 10.2019

Rope Splicing

Monadelphous Australia
05.2019 - 07.2019

Lagger

Monadelphous Australia
06.2015 - 05.2017

Grit Blaster-Spray painter/Civil’s

Monadelphous Australia
05.2015

Team Leader

Activ Foundation
01.2010 - 01.2015

House Supervisor & Carer

Life Without Barriers & Enable
01.2008 - 01.2010

Sentry I Trade Assistant

Squire Trading
01.2006

House Supervisor & Residential Aide

Activ Foundation
01.2005 - 05.2015

Bar and Function Manager

Koombana Sailing Club
01.2004 - 01.2007

Bar Manager & General Hand

Boyup Brook Club
01.1999 - 01.2004

Hotel Manager

Boyup Brook Hotel
01.1997 - 01.1999

Vac Swim Teacher (Seasonal)

Education Department
01.1996 - 01.2005

First Aid Trainer

St John Ambulance
01.1995 - 08.2017

Volunteer Grade 2

St Johns Ambulance
01.1995 - 01.2005

Assistant Supervisor/Care Aide

Boyup Brook Citizens Lodge
01.1995 - 01.2004

Owner/Operator

Lower South West Family Day Care Service
01.1993 - 01.1997

Supervisor

Charlie Carters
01.1989

Domestic Service Worker

Rylington Park
01.1988

Cleaner

Greenbushes Hotel
01.1987

Cleaner

Balingup Cheese Factory
01.1986

Electrical Section Manager

Target
01.1985 - 01.1986

State Housing Commission
01.1984

Commonwealth Bank
01.1983

First aid and Manual Handling -

WA Country Health Services

Teaching First Aid RE-accreditation -

St John Ambulance

Teaching First Aid RE-accreditation -

St John Ambulance

RIIWHS202D Enter and Work in Confined Spaced -

WA Skills Training

Teaching First Aid Re-accreditation -

St John Ambulance

Dual Diploma of Community Service Work -

South West Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV in Frontline Management -

Activ Foundation

Dual Diploma of Community Services Coordination -

South West Institute of TAFE

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -

St John Ambulance

Certificate III in Aged Care & Health -

South West Regional College of TAFE

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety -

West Coast TAFE
Tina Hutchison