Janaya Charles

Sessional Teaching in the Occupational Therapy Department on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

• Served as role model for The Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Teaching Students by demonstrating strong Cultural values and ethical standards.
• Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and students to encourage social resilience and connection.
• Teaching Students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture on how colonisation has impacted their Health and socio-economic status.
• Contributed to curricular 12 week Intensive into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Co- developed case 4 different studies, one to be taught in 1st,2nd,3rd and 4th year.
• Teach Students on Cultural humility.

• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements on day to day operations.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Built strong relationships with Clients in a culturally appropriate environment
• Provide Cultural awareness to staff members on a daily basis.
• Oversee Intake, referrals from My Aged Care and MMEX (VAHS Client records)
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.

Sessional Teaching in Pharmacy Department.

• Served as role model for The Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Teaching Students by demonstrating strong Cultural values and ethical standards.
• Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and students to encourage social resilience and connection.
• Teaching Students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture on how colonisation has impacted their Health.
• Teaching Students on techniques in building a rapport with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

• Assisted with ordering and serving of food in line with established nutrition program guidelines.
• Instruct, create and modify Gentle Gym Class's for Elderly clients
• Instruct modify and create Warm Water class for Elderly Clients.
• Co -Facilitate Diabetes club and Teach patients how to manage there diabetes.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional and Physical Health Care programs for patients.
• Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
• Provided Cultural Awareness to my fellow colleagues.
• Transport Clients from their homes to Activity and safely return them to their homes.

Sessional Teaching- Nutrition and Dietetics Department

• Served as role model for The Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Teaching Students by demonstrating strong Cultural values and ethical standards.
• Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and students to encourage social resilience and connection.
• Teaching Students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foods and Nutrition.
• Teaching Students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture on how colonisation has impacted their Health.

Sessional Teaching- Nutrition and Dietetics Department.

• Served as role model for The Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Teaching Students by demonstrating strong Cultural values and ethical standards.
• Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and students to encourage social resilience and connection.
• Teaching Students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foods and Nutrition.
• Teaching Students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture on how colonisation has impacted their Health.

• Served as role model for The Victorian Aboriginal Health Services Teaching Students by demonstrating strong Cultural values and ethical standards.
• Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and students to encourage social resilience and connection.
• Teaching Students about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander foods and Nutrition.
• Teaching Students Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture on how colonisation has impacted their Health.
• Provided guidance on building rapport and relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
• Contributed to curricular and Co-Developed a study guide; Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities In Nutrition.’ in Nutrition and Dietetics Department Community Nutrition Study Guide Deakin University, Melbourne with fellow colleague Dietitian Robyn Delbridge (2011)

• Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
• Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
• Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
• Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
• Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
• Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
• Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
• Assisted with preparing documents for Board meetings.
• Assisted with documenting minutes at Board Meetings.

• Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
• Prepared rooms, equipment and supplies and maintained clean activity area to foster welcoming environment and maximize participation.
• Encouraged, supported and assisted residents with activities and documented activity attendance and degree of involvement.
• Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
• Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.
• Assisted Clients with Physical Activity and their individualised Physio plans.
• Assisted clients to attend Cultural events like Naidoc.

• Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
• Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
• Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
• Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
• Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
• Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
• Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
• Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
• Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.