Katherine Buzacott
Burpengary East,Australia
Summary
Dedicated nursing student with over 20 years of customer service experience and hands-on clinical experience across aged care and dementia care settings. Skilled in providing compassionate, person-centred care while promoting dignity, autonomy, and wellbeing. Adaptable team player with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in dynamic healthcare environments.
Professional caregiver with strong commitment to delivering compassionate and personalised care. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities and providing emotional support. Focused on collaboration within healthcare teams and ensuring well-being and comfort of those in care. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring high-quality results in all tasks.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Carer/AIN | Aged Care
Noosa Care Carramar/Kabara (Noosa)
03.2025 - Current
- Providing personal care, support with daily living activities, and assistance with mobility.
- Supporting residents with meals, hygiene, and comfort in line with care plans.
- Collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safe, person-centred care.
Companion Carer | Aged Care and Disability
Right at Home (Gympie)
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported clients with daily tasks, including meal preparation, housekeeping, personal care, and medication management.
- Assisted with client outings and appointments, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction.
Staff Assistant | Retail
Coles Supermarkets (Cairns)
11.2001 - 11.2024
- Managed customer service interactions, resolving complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
- Maintained hygiene standards and ensured proper stock rotation and quality control in the delicatessen.
- Scheduled staff during managerial absences to ensure seamless operations.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Paramedicine - undefined
Central Queensland University
01.2024
Certificate III - Health Administration
TAFE
01.2016
Skills
- Compassionate Care: Providing personalised care that respects client dignity and promotes autonomy
- Clinical Skills: Proficient in conducting BGLs, vital signs, urinalysis, wound care, and administering medications
- Community Health & Advocacy: Supporting vulnerable populations and individuals experiencing domestic and family violence
- Team Collaboration: Effective team player with strong interpersonal communication and adaptability
- Problem Solving: Skilled in managing workplace pressures, resolving complaints, and addressing time-critical tasks efficiently
- Leadership: Ability to take initiative, guide peers, and support managers in decision-making
- Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures, ensuring high standards of care and hygiene
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate care
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Fall prevention
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Daily living assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
Certification
- Valid Open Driver’s Licence
- Working with Children (Blue Card)
- NDIS Workers Clearance Certificate
- Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
- AFP National Clearance Certificate
Languages
English
Timeline
Personal Carer/AIN | Aged Care
Noosa Care Carramar/Kabara (Noosa)
03.2025 - Current
Companion Carer | Aged Care and Disability
Right at Home (Gympie)
06.2024 - 03.2025
Staff Assistant | Retail
Coles Supermarkets (Cairns)
11.2001 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Paramedicine - undefined
Central Queensland University
Certificate III - Health Administration
TAFE
Bachelor of Nursing -
Central Queensland University