Kimbra Hicks
Nerang / Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically/mentally challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care and transportation to and from appointments etc.
* Certificate III Aged Care
* Yellow Card
* Personal indemnity Insurance
*Current full drivers licence
*Full comprehensive car insurance
*Willing to provide Police Check
*CPR
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
The Mat Factory
Molendinar, QLD
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Partnered with staff to create professional development plans to support personal and business growth.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Domesti /Commercial and Residential Cleaner
LJ Hooker Nerang / Sandys Bond cleaning
NERANG, QLD
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed general and extensive cleaning duties to maintain a clean environment for customers and staff members in both homes and business.
Restaurant Cook / Kitchen Manager
Holy Guacamole
Southport, QLD
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Sliced, diced, chopped, mixed, and prepared food ingredients for use in cooking.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to restaurant recipes and standards.
- Checked temperatures of freezers and refrigerators regularly to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspected food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary working conditions.
- Operated grills, deep fryers, ovens and other kitchen equipment safely.
- Maintained sanitation, health, and safety standards in the kitchen area.
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
Hillview House
Merrimac, QLD
07.2009 - 08.2016
- Provided assistance with ambulation using appropriate safety techniques.
- Encouraged patients to take part in therapeutic activities designed for their rehabilitation goals.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and transferring.
- Supported nurses in providing direct patient care during shift assignments as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding patient status and needs.
- Observed behavioral changes in patients that may indicate the need for further medical evaluation or intervention .
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to optimize comfort.
- Delivered nursing-related services under supervision of Registered Nurse.
- Reviewed dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to implement appropriate diet.
- Helped create a safe environment for patients by following infection control practices.
- Learned and demonstrated proper technique for assisting patients in walking with or without assistive devices.
- Manual handling using hoists etc .
- Tutored / mentored training nursing students on placement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reece High School
Devonport, TAS11-1989
Skills
- Employee Training
- Quality Assurance
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Driven and Determined
- Customer Relations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Business Owner
The Mat Factory
02.2019 - 02.2024
Domesti /Commercial and Residential Cleaner
LJ Hooker Nerang / Sandys Bond cleaning
09.2017 - 01.2019
Restaurant Cook / Kitchen Manager
Holy Guacamole
08.2016 - 09.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant In Training
Hillview House
07.2009 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Reece High School
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