Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications and Certificates
Interests and Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Keith Garcia

Cairns,QLD

Summary

Recent high-school graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Compassionate Nursing Student recognised for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialised skills in patient care, basic medical terminology, and emergency response. Excel in communication, empathy, teamwork and building rapport to enhance patient experiences and support healthcare teams.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Catering Assistant

Bupa Aged Care: Aged Care Homes & Nursing Homes
Cairns, QLD
10.2024 - Current
  • Supported chefs in preparing meals for residents and large groups efficiently and on time.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
  • Adhered to all health department regulations regarding food handling and sanitation practices.
  • Provided compassionate care to elderly patients in a nursing home setting.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets and dietary restrictions, including thickened, softened, and allergy-specific.
  • Prepared and served individual meal trays for multiple residents at a time throughout each mealtime, according to their preferences and medical dietary restrictions.

Volunteer

All About Jesus Christian Church
Cairns, QLD
08.2021 - Current
  • Provided assistance to staff and fellow volunteers in the weekly operations of the organisation.
  • Participated in global mission trips and assisted in charity events.
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donations.
  • Collaborated with other musicians in a band setting and assisted in musical engineering.

High-school Work Experience

Steve King Dental
Cairns, QLD
07.2021 - 07.2021
  • Assisted oral examinations to evaluate dental health of patients and diagnose any existing or potential problems.
  • Assisted in general procedures during dental checkups.
  • Observed and participated in general sanitary hygiene procedures.
  • Assisted chair side during radiographic examinations using digital x-ray technology.

Education

Skills-based Education And Training Program - First Aid, CPR, And Emergency Life Support

ST John Ambulance Queensland
Cairns, QLD
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Freshwater Christian College
Cairns
11-2023

QCE Credit Course - Core Skills For Work Framework

Mighty Minds
Online
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

James Cook University
Cairns | Enrolment-Current

Skills

  • Openminded
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Establishing Rapport
  • Community Service
  • Nursing Student
  • Compassionate Care
  • Healthcare knowledge

Qualifications and Certificates

  • Blue Card Holder
  • National Hand Hygiene Certificate
  • CPR Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Basic Emergency Life Support Certificate

Interests and Hobbies

  • Nursing (Interest)

Interested and passionate towards pursuing a career in nursing, being able to provide effective and patient centred care.

  • Music (Hobby)

Experienced musician, can play multiple instruments and have band experience.

  • Automotive Mechanics (Hobby)

Experienced in automotive procedures such as general maintenance and basic mechanical repair.

References

  • Philip Bowman

phil_bowman@icloud.com | 0498 489 723

  • Allan Pinchen

alcan251@hotmail.com | 0417 037 537

Timeline

Aged Care Catering Assistant

Bupa Aged Care: Aged Care Homes & Nursing Homes
10.2024 - Current

Volunteer

All About Jesus Christian Church
08.2021 - Current

High-school Work Experience

Steve King Dental
07.2021 - 07.2021

Skills-based Education And Training Program - First Aid, CPR, And Emergency Life Support

ST John Ambulance Queensland

High School Diploma -

Freshwater Christian College

QCE Credit Course - Core Skills For Work Framework

Mighty Minds

Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science

James Cook University
Keith Garcia