Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kimberley Tonkin

Coudeaux heights,NSW

Summary

Dynamic Aged Care Educator with a proven track record at IRT, excelling in relationship building and innovative teaching strategies. Enhanced staff training and fostered a culture of improvement, while promoting client independence and dignity. Skilled in problem-solving and committed to delivering exceptional personal care services.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Educator

IRT
11.2016 - Current
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help residents achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Led professional development sessions for fellow staff on topics such as policies and procedures, contributing to a culture of ongoing improvement within IRT.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.


Disability Support Worker

The Disability Trust
11.2013 - 04.2018
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
  • Worked closely with therapists and other specialists to implement prescribed interventions consistently, leading to measurable improvements in client functioning.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.


Education

Dementia Australia

No Degree - University Entrance Program

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
02-2025

First Aid Certificate

ITEC Academy
Wollongong, NSW
11-2024

Leading Difficult Conversations

ITEC Academy
Wollongong, NSW
10-2024

Workplace Trainer Skills Set

Plenty Training
Wollongong, NSW
05-2024

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

IRT Acadamy
Wollongong, NSW
06-2023

Medications Skills Set

IRT Academy
Wollongong
06-2023

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management
  • Time management
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Cultural awareness
  • Teaching strategies

Timeline

Aged Care Educator

IRT
11.2016 - Current

Disability Support Worker

The Disability Trust
11.2013 - 04.2018

Dementia Australia

No Degree - University Entrance Program

University of Wollongong

First Aid Certificate

ITEC Academy

Leading Difficult Conversations

ITEC Academy

Workplace Trainer Skills Set

Plenty Training

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

IRT Acadamy

Medications Skills Set

IRT Academy
Kimberley Tonkin