Kimberly Hammond
Smithfield Plains,South Australia
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a part time, full time or casual position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Safety Representative
Baptist Care SA
Wayville, SA
08.2021 - Current
- Completed 5 Days of HSR training in August 2021
- Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
- Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Been involved Occupation Health and Safety Meetings
Disability Support Worker
CSI, Community Services Inc
Wayville, SA
08.2020 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with disabilities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards
Disability Support Worker
Baptist care SA
Wayville, SA
06.2019 - Current
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Disability Support Worker
CARA, Community Accommodation Respite Agency
Woodville, SA
03.2008 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Following individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Preparing nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
Child and Youth Support Worker
Baptist Care SA
Wayville, SA
12.2015 - 06.2019
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Scheduled and accompanied youth clients to outside appointments such as therapy sessions, medical appointments and social outings.
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Cooked meals and assisted clients with cooking and making healthy meal choices.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Roller skating instructor
St Clair Recreation Centre
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Assisted by teaching beginners how to roller skate safely and give them the independence to learn and have fun at their own pace.
- Safely and efficiently operated breakdown roller to massage asphalt into place.
- Followed safety protocol of the workplace.
- Opened and closed the Recreation centre.
- Accountable for money and balancing it up at the end of the shift.
Manual Handling Trainer
CARA, Community Accomodation Respite Agency
Woodville, SA
01.2009 - 11.2012
- Training staff in teams as well as individually on the safe and correct use of different manual handling procedures.
- Creating and updating client’s manual handling plans.
- Quickly adapted training plans for client needs, keeping timelines, budgets and desires in mind.
- Ordering equipment for clients to support them to be more independent and to reduce the risk of injury to client and staff.
- Being involved in the employment process by meeting and training the new staff to the company.
- Inspected equipment before and after use for defects, failures and cleanliness.
Client Service Coordinator
CARA-Community Accomodation Respite Agency
Woodville, SA
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Organizing staff and monthly team meetings.
- Key point of contact to clients, family and staff members.
- Liaise with different funding bodies regarding billing of services.
- Creating staff rosters.
Camp Volunteer
CARA, Community Accomodation Respite Agency
Woodville, SA
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Taught socially acceptable behaviors to campers, served as role model and used age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies.
- Monitored camper activities and attitudes and coached and encouraged lonely, homesick and disruptive campers.
- Set up facilities and equipment for activities, stored equipment after use and notified camp director of broken or unsafe equipment.
- Created outstanding camper experience for children, parents and families and promoted camp participation.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Function Waitress
Palais Semaphore
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Coordinated weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings throughout banquet and conference spaces.
Food services attendant
KFC Port Adelaide
08.2005 - 01.2008
- Answered guests' questions about menu items and helped make selections.
- Balancing of cash registers.
- Maintained stock levels of cups, lids, straws and condiments throughout shift.
- Checked dining area for cleanliness and replenished low stock.
- Assisted with basic cooking.
Water Tester Volunteer
KESAB – Water
Port Adelaide , SA
04.2001 - 09.2006
- Performed statistical analysis of environmental data.
- Collected water samples from semi-processed, processed and raw water.
- Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
Activity Coordinator
St Clair Recreaction Centre
Woodville, SA
07.2004 - 09.2005
- Engaged guests at roller skating discos by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes and age groups.
- Directed guests to correct areas for eating, dancing and other services.
- Oversaw refreshments counter, selling food items to customers and maintaining sufficient stock of products and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Reset party area between events by collecting trash, wiping down surfaces and sweeping floor.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Administered First Aid and to participants whom had skating injuries.
Zoo Volunteer
Adelaide Zoo – Zoo Youth
Adelaide, SA
03.2002 - 04.2005
- Presented talks to the public and school groups to encourage interest in animals, and wildlife.
- Assisted the public to have up close and personal experiences of the animals in the children's zoo.
- Explained to the public on different facts and knowledge of each animal.
- Assisted with food handling of the animals, as well as providing them with different enrichment items.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Certificate III - Companion Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Gilles Plains, SA11.2022
Graduate Certificate - Senior First Aid And CPR
First Aid Pro
Salisbury, SA06.2022
Graduate Certificate - Animal Communication Course
Animal Communication
Adelaide Hills, SA06.2022
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Gilles Plains, SA12.2019
Certificate IV - Disability Studies
Barkuma Inc
04.2014
Level 3 - Aged Care Basic Course Manutention
AAMP Manutention
Gilles Plains, SA11.2011
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
AWC Training
08.2011
Certificate III - Disability Work
Tafe SA
12.2008
High School Yrs 8-12 -
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
Netherby, SA12.2007
Skills
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Customer service skills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Team work
- Creativity
- Flexibility
Referees
Matt Smith
Former Baptist Care Supervisor
0480 131 882
Jo Poole
Former CARA Supervisor
0459 840 194
Lynn Doherty
Former Parent of client I supported with a disability
0458 760 432
Timeline
Health and Safety Representative
Baptist Care SA
08.2021 - Current
Disability Support Worker
CSI, Community Services Inc
08.2020 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Baptist care SA
06.2019 - Current
Child and Youth Support Worker
Baptist Care SA
12.2015 - 06.2019
Roller skating instructor
St Clair Recreation Centre
07.2013 - 01.2017
Client Service Coordinator
CARA-Community Accomodation Respite Agency
02.2012 - 08.2012
Manual Handling Trainer
CARA, Community Accomodation Respite Agency
01.2009 - 11.2012
Disability Support Worker
CARA, Community Accommodation Respite Agency
03.2008 - 12.2019
Function Waitress
Palais Semaphore
11.2007 - 03.2008
Food services attendant
KFC Port Adelaide
08.2005 - 01.2008
Activity Coordinator
St Clair Recreaction Centre
07.2004 - 09.2005
Camp Volunteer
CARA, Community Accomodation Respite Agency
06.2004 - 08.2008
Zoo Volunteer
Adelaide Zoo – Zoo Youth
03.2002 - 04.2005
Water Tester Volunteer
KESAB – Water
04.2001 - 09.2006
Certificate III - Companion Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Graduate Certificate - Senior First Aid And CPR
First Aid Pro
Graduate Certificate - Animal Communication Course
Animal Communication
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Tafe SA
Certificate IV - Disability Studies
Barkuma Inc
Level 3 - Aged Care Basic Course Manutention
AAMP Manutention
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
AWC Training
Certificate III - Disability Work
Tafe SA
High School Yrs 8-12 -
Urrbrae Agricultural High School
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