Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Katelyn Thorne

Perth

Summary

I am a dedicated individual who focuses on achieving quality work within teams. I am passionate about the public service sector and community development involvement. This is why I value and contribute my time to communities through volunteer work. I am known to work well with colleagues, students and the community at large to create diverse, inclusive and sustainable rapports.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Worker

Villa Terenzio
2022.09 - 2023.10
  • Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
  • Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
  • Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Support Worker

Echo Community Services
2022.01 - 2022.09
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive life, technical and job skills.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Disability Support Worker

Sunflower Care Services
2021.09 - 2022.01
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
  • Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.

Sales Assistant

Kmart
2018.10 - 2019.02
  • Accepted and completed cash, check and credit card payments.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Supported sales personnel with technical solutions, costing and client presentations.
  • Used product knowledge to assist customers and suggest products.
  • Responded to customer requests for unavailable products and suggested other suitable options.
  • Capitalized on customer up-sell opportunities resulting in 10]% increased revenues

Sandwich Artist

Subway
2017.02 - 2018.06
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • Restocked counter supplies and condiment stations, cleaned windows and emptied trash cans during slow periods.
  • Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks following company guidelines.
  • Discussed menu options with customers and offered suggestions to meet individual needs and drive sales.
  • Communicated with customer to provide menu offering details and assist with decision-making.
  • Maintained clean, well-organized and properly sanitized front counter area to greet customers.

Volunteer

St Vinnies
2015.12 - 2017.01
  • Engaged with others successfully using strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
  • Welcomed customers and answered questions.
  • Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote community service programs.
  • Increased sales by 10%

Education

Certificate IV - Youth Work

SM Tafe
Murdoch
06.2022

Cert IV - Community Services

South Metro TAFE
Bently
11.2021

Cert III - Community Services

South Metro TAFE
Bently
06.2021

Cert II - Community Services

YMCA Teaching Program
Belmont
2019

Cert IV - General Education

Jobs South West
Bunbury
10.2018

Year 10 - High School

ST Mary's Catholic College
Perth
11.2017

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Team member motivation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Effective Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Effective Communication

Certification

Cert II Community Services

Cert III Community Services

Cert IV Community Services

Cert IV Youth Work

First AID Certificate

Suicide Awareness Certificate

Food Alert Certificate

Working With Children Check

National Police Clearance

Medication Administration

Manual Handling

Additional Information

References

Alex Mutu

Homecare Team Coordinator

Villa Terenzio

92470888

Caroline Jusman

Human Recourses Manager

Echo Community Services

0459 561 076

Timeline

Support Worker

Villa Terenzio
2022.09 - 2023.10

Support Worker

Echo Community Services
2022.01 - 2022.09

Disability Support Worker

Sunflower Care Services
2021.09 - 2022.01

Sales Assistant

Kmart
2018.10 - 2019.02

Sandwich Artist

Subway
2017.02 - 2018.06

Volunteer

St Vinnies
2015.12 - 2017.01

Certificate IV - Youth Work

SM Tafe

Cert IV - Community Services

South Metro TAFE

Cert III - Community Services

South Metro TAFE

Cert II - Community Services

YMCA Teaching Program

Cert IV - General Education

Jobs South West

Year 10 - High School

ST Mary's Catholic College

Cert II Community Services

Cert III Community Services

Cert IV Community Services

Cert IV Youth Work

First AID Certificate

Suicide Awareness Certificate

Food Alert Certificate

Working With Children Check

National Police Clearance

Medication Administration

Manual Handling

Katelyn Thorne