Emelia Cardona
Aberfoyle Park,Australia
Summary
Seven years experience working in mental health. Enthusiastic devotee of sport and fitness which has led me to my current studies.
I have a current DCIS Working With Children Clearance and a current Police Check
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Rehabilitation Worker
Trevor Parry Community Rehabilitation Centre (TPC)
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: TPC offers live-in rehabilitation for clients who have difficulty living unassisted in the community due to mental health issues
- Support residents to enhance their daily living skills, including cooking and cleaning and transportation
- Maintain precise patient records
- Develop tailored plans to meet client needs, abilities, and interests
Community Support Worker
Southern Intermediate Care Centre (SICC)
09.2017 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: SICC provided care options for people accessing mental health care. The Centre supported patients following discharge from hospital who no longer needed inpatient care. The Centre provided short-term, intensive treatment and support in a residential setting.
- The centre was temporarily closed in February 2022 which resulted in a transfer to TPC
Hospitality Attendant
Great Southern Rail/Serco
Adelaide, Australia
10.2012 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: GSR carries a range of passengers travelling across the width and length of Australia
- Upon returning to Australia I was re-employed by GSR as a hospitality attendant carrying out the same duties as previous employment
- I achieved certification under the Operations and Safe working Categories 1-5
Waitperson
Red Squirrel
Edinburgh, Scotland
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Ensured exceptional customer service
- Adhered to health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Processed transactions accurately
Waitperson
AU Bar
Edinburgh, Scotland
11.2010 - 03.2012
- Delivered outstanding customer service
- Processed transactions with accuracy
- Complied with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Hospitality Attendant
Great Southern Rail/Serco
Adelaide, Australia
06.2007 - 08.2010
- Company Overview: GSR carries a range of passengers travelling across the width and length of Australia
- As a hospitality attendant I was required to maintain a working knowledge across all services
- work within strict guidelines and policies
- Greeted guests upon arrival, provided information about the trip and local attractions.
Waitperson
Cafe Vicinos & Brunch Café
Adelaide
11.2005 - 05.2007
- With a small team of staff, I took food and drink orders, operated the cash register; served food and drink orders to the customers’ tables; undertook barista duties
- Greeted guests, presented menus and answered questions about menu items.
- Ensured all orders were accurate and served promptly in a courteous manner.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating guest needs and responding quickly to requests.
Education
Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science -
Uni SA
12-2024
Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science; Bachelor of Psychology And Interpersonal Counselling Skills -
Uni SA
12-2020
Certificate IV - Mental Health
Adelaide TAFE
Noarlunga12-2017
Certificate III - Community Services
Adelaide TAFE
External01.2016
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance (First Aid)
ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd
01.2016
Certificate II - Family Well Being
Adelaide TAFE
External01.2015
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance (First Aid)
ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd
01.2012
Certificate - Fire Training
Bob May Workplace Emergency Training
01.2012
Certificate III - Hospitality (Operations)
Adelaide TAFE
Adelaide01.2005
Certificate II - Resources, Infrastructure and Work Preparation
Australian Training Alliance
Skills
- Ability to manage workload and work autonomously without supervision
- Proven ability to quickly learn new tasks and take initiative
- Exceptionally well organised and resourceful
- Reliable and adaptable and ability to work under pressure
- Proven ability to work towards and achieve goals
- Good team player; work well within groups
- High standard of interpersonal and time management skills
- Excellent ability to problem solve and think laterally
- High level of written, verbal and technical skills
- High level of computer skills
References
- Ashlee Munro-Muir, Industry Liaison Officer, UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance, +61 8 8302 2484, +61 413 332 638, ashlee.munro@unisa.edu.au
- Grant Van Der Ploeg, Lecturer: Exercise and Sport Science, UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance, +61 8 8302 2201, grant.vanderploeg@unisa.edu.au
- Kylie Saunderson, Trevor Parry Centre, 0414 660 668, kylie.saunderson@hotmail.com
Accomplishments
Great Southern Rail/Serco
As an indigenous employee I was selected to represent GSR for an SBS documentary on Indigenous Australians working within the railways. This involved being interviewed and filmed on location at the terminal and on-train.
Timeline
Community Rehabilitation Worker
Trevor Parry Community Rehabilitation Centre (TPC)
02.2022 - Current
Community Support Worker
Southern Intermediate Care Centre (SICC)
09.2017 - 02.2022
Hospitality Attendant
Great Southern Rail/Serco
10.2012 - 06.2015
Waitperson
Red Squirrel
04.2012 - 09.2012
Waitperson
AU Bar
11.2010 - 03.2012
Hospitality Attendant
Great Southern Rail/Serco
06.2007 - 08.2010
Waitperson
Cafe Vicinos & Brunch Café
11.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science -
Uni SA
Bachelor of Exercise Sports Science; Bachelor of Psychology And Interpersonal Counselling Skills -
Uni SA
Certificate IV - Mental Health
Adelaide TAFE
Certificate III - Community Services
Adelaide TAFE
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance (First Aid)
ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd
Certificate II - Family Well Being
Adelaide TAFE
Certificate IV - Allied Health Assistance (First Aid)
ABC Licence Training Pty Ltd
Certificate - Fire Training
Bob May Workplace Emergency Training
Certificate III - Hospitality (Operations)
Adelaide TAFE
Certificate II - Resources, Infrastructure and Work Preparation
Australian Training Alliance
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