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Holly Allen

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with strong experience in leadership, problem-solving, and team development. Skilled in driving positive change, managing compliance, and improving outcomes. Recognised for adaptability and building collaborative relationships with staff, management and external stakeholders.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

On Site Live in Manager

Sapphire Beach Homestay
12.2023 - Current
  • Ensured SBHS maintained high standards of care, safety and compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Directed daily shift operations, providing clear handovers ensuring staff coverage for day shifts in line with rostering requirements.
  • Rostering
  • Recruitment processes, including interviewing and onboarding new staff.
  • Serviced as the daily point of contact to staffing issues and provide weekly reports to management with operation updates.
  • Oversee medication administration, ensuring accuracy, record keeping and daily sign-offs.
  • Primary point of contact for guardians and specialists, coordinating communication and organising client appointments.

Therapeutic Care Manager/Team Leader Manager

Sapphire Beach Homestay
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Communication with clients parents/guardian and specialists to ensure consistent care and support
  • Administered medications inline with care plans and compliance requirements.
  • Administrative Duties, including documentation, reporting and record management.
  • Manual Handling to support clients and reduce workplace risk.
  • Menu Planning, shopping, adhering to client dietary needs
  • Conducted stocktakes and maintained accurate inventory control.
  • Training, supervised, and delegating staff while monitoring performance, development and workflow to ensure smooth daily operation.
  • Property Risk assessment and implementing safety checklists
  • Personal Care
  • Client Development and implementation of individualized strategies

Catering Assistant

Sawtell Catholic Care Of The Aged
09.2018 - 08.2021
  • Adhered to company quality constraint, industry best practice, OHS practice paying meticulous attention to dietary requirements of 110 residents
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
  • Fostered friendly and responsible atmosphere and relationships with staff and clients
  • Cooking, preparing fresh produce to provide quality meals to residents
  • Observed Federal and Local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Cafe Splash
11.2011 - 10.2018
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Collaborated with server trainees to promptly resolve potential customer concerns.
  • Managed food service sales, costs and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Added new menu options by consulting with talented chef to develop new recipes based on local, seasonal ingredients.

Education

Full Drivers License

CPR

Working With Children's Check

Current Police Clearance

Year 10 Completion Bishop Druitt College 2011

First Aid

Company Etrainu Courses

Skills

  • Effective team leadership
  • Compliance, Documentation and Reporting
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Professional and Courteous
  • Good Judgment
  • Calm Under Pressure

Affiliations

  • Sandy Devine- Manager at Sawtell Catholic Care

0402 046 675

mgreception@scca.net.au

  • Kylie Burns- Team Leader at Sapphire Beach Homestay

0457 006 189

Kylieburns10@hotmail.com


Timeline

On Site Live in Manager

Sapphire Beach Homestay
12.2023 - Current

Therapeutic Care Manager/Team Leader Manager

Sapphire Beach Homestay
08.2021 - 12.2023

Catering Assistant

Sawtell Catholic Care Of The Aged
09.2018 - 08.2021

Food and Beverage Supervisor

Cafe Splash
11.2011 - 10.2018

CPR

Working With Children's Check

Current Police Clearance

Year 10 Completion Bishop Druitt College 2011

Full Drivers License

First Aid

Company Etrainu Courses
Holly Allen