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Katherine Brandon

59/29 Taurus Street Elermore Vale,NSW

Summary

Highly-motivated, and experienced fabrication trade assistant who is familiar with weidling equipment and tools, and has a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptable, with exceptional interpersonal skills and will show up to work everyday. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills while still focusing on safety.,

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Welder/Trade Assistant

Concrete World Industries
Bennetts Green, NSW
08.2023 - Current
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms
  • Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times
  • Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
  • Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
  • Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools, machinery and forklifts
  • Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
  • Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded together. Inspect the finished work pieces to ensure conformation with specifications
  • Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
  • Operated Overhead Crane and forklifts to unload, move and transport materials in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Set up and operate machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.

Care Service Employee

Uniting Koombahla
Elermore Vale, NSW
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Personal Care Assistant

Wallsend Manor Aged Care
Wallsend, NSW
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.

Assistant in Nursing

Waterview Aged Care Facility
Teralba , NSW
02.2012 - 05.2016
  • Reviewed dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to implement appropriate diet.
  • Examined patients to detect open wounds, bruises and other issues requiring medical care.
  • Administered drainage bag and tubing, leg strap and other
  • Cared for patient activities of daily living by assisting with eating, bathing, toileting and mobility.

Certified Nursing Assistant in Training

Anglican Care Toronto Aged Care
Toronto , NSW
01.2012 - 02.2012
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

Arborist Assistant

M&C Tree and Yard Maintenance
Shortland , NSW
06.2006 - 09.2006
  • Removed, pruned and maintained trees and other vegetation.
  • Cleaned debris from tree maintenance and storm damage.
  • Supported tree climbers and crew leaders working on ground and aloft.
  • Collected debris from trimmed and pruned trees to clean up work sites.
  • Maintained hand and power tools through proper operation, cleaning and maintenance.

Farm Hand

Tomago farm
Tomago, NSW
12.2003 - 02.2004
  • Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors and other heavy equipment.
  • Identified, picked and sorted fruits according to size, type and ripeness.
  • Used hand tools, ladders and other equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
  • Loaded and unloaded containers of fruit manually and with conveyors and hand trucks.

Skills

  • Basic welding and fabrication
  • Forklift Licence
  • EWP Licence
  • Gantry Crane Certification
  • White Card
  • Working at Heights

Certification

  • TAFE Statement in Basic Welding
  • Elevated Work Platform License
  • High Risk Work License- Forklift
  • NSW Construction Induction White Card
  • Work Safely At Heights Ticket
  • Cert III Aged Care Nursing
  • First Aid Certificate

References

Personal

Timothy Thiele

UGL Broadmeadow

Electrician

0403 478 863

Timothythiele@gmail.com

Work

Heather Buchan

Uniting Koombahla Elermore Vale

Team Leader

0423 477 787

heatherbuchan71@yahoo.com

Timeline

Welder/Trade Assistant

Concrete World Industries
08.2023 - Current

Care Service Employee

Uniting Koombahla
08.2022 - 08.2023

Personal Care Assistant

Wallsend Manor Aged Care
11.2018 - 08.2022

Assistant in Nursing

Waterview Aged Care Facility
02.2012 - 05.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant in Training

Anglican Care Toronto Aged Care
01.2012 - 02.2012

Arborist Assistant

M&C Tree and Yard Maintenance
06.2006 - 09.2006

Farm Hand

Tomago farm
12.2003 - 02.2004

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