Kaycee Fardell
Dubbo,NSW
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in aged care and food service. Skilled in maintaining care documentation and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance client support, ensuring a high standard of care and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Australian Unity
Dubbo, NSW
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Helped with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and requirements.
- Administered medication according to established guidelines and client needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client support services.
- Attended training sessions to enhance skills in aged care best practices and safety protocols.
- Maintained records of client care plans and progress notes.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Kitchen Cook
Armatree Hotel
Armatree
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Followed health and safety standards when handling food items.
- Prepared salads, appetizers and cold dishes according to recipes.
- Assisted in training new cooks on proper methods of preparing meals.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared quickly while still maintaining high quality standards.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Monitored quality of ingredients used in the preparation of food items.
- Executed timely preparation of ingredients to streamline meal service and enhance kitchen efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations.
- Assisted in inventory management and stock rotation procedures.
- Organized kitchen storage areas to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
- Maintained records of the quantity of food used daily for inventory purposes.
Kitchen Hand
Two Birds
Coonamble , NSW
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Assisted cooks in preparing meals by washing vegetables and fruits, cutting meats and other tasks as needed.
- Followed all health code guidelines when handling food items.
- Maintained inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment needs to ensure smooth operations.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers regarding daily tasks assigned.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspaces and equipment.
- Prepared simple salads, sandwiches, appetizers, as directed by supervisor or chef.
- Provided customer service when necessary, addressing inquiries and ensuring satisfaction.
Servo Clerk
BP Gilgandra
Gilgandra, NSW
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Answered customer inquiries via phone and email.
- Processed customer orders promptly and accurately.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Processed payments, refunds, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer balances and reconciled discrepancies promptly.
- Prepared and served high-quality food and beverages to enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
Gilgandra High School
Gilgandra, NSW12-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Client assessment
- Care plan documentation
- Nutritional meal planning
- Healthcare collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Mobility assistance
- PPE usage
- Active listening
- Safety awareness
Certification
Food Safety Supervisor Certificate
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Australian Unity
09.2024 - Current
Kitchen Cook
Armatree Hotel
02.2023 - 09.2024
Kitchen Hand
Two Birds
03.2020 - 10.2022
Servo Clerk
BP Gilgandra
03.2017 - 01.2021
Gilgandra High School