Krissy Knight
Terrigal
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and comfortable lifestyle for those varied impairments and disabilities. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience with in-home and public settings providing guidance and encouragement to clients through physical and emotional support.
As a mother to 5 children, my life experiences have given me the confidence to approach varying settings with an open mind and neutral approach
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NDIS Carer
Coast And Country
01.2021 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.
- On call service providing care as required
Cleaning Manager
Self Employed
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Improved overall cleanliness by implementing efficient cleaning procedures and utilising appropriate tools and equipment.
- Trained staff on expected standards and quality of general cleaning, health and safety requirements and equipment operation.
- Managed budgets effectively and tracking expenses.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers, ensuring quality services at competitive rates.
- Worked within a team with multiple Real Estate agencies to ensure job flow and time constraints were met
Chef Assistant
Various
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Prepared and cooked quality meals in high-volume, fast-paced service environments.
- Followed recipes and instructions to achieve quality and presentation standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
- Assisted head chef in menu planning for optimal ingredient utilization and minimized food waste.
- Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
- Trained under Matt Moran within the Merivale Group
- In between motherhood I worked at 3 different locations in both Sydney NSW and the Central Coast NSW over a 12yr period
Education
High School Diploma -
Kincumber High School
Kincumber, NSW11.2003
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Patience and understanding
- Confidentiality and Privacy
- Hygiene maintenance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Housekeeping abilities
- Transportation Assistance
- Meal Preparation
Certification
Safework NSW General Construction Induction Card
Responsible Service of Alcohol SITSS00071-V01
Responsible Conduct of Gaming 900-81225
Cert III in Catering SIT30921-01
Timeline
NDIS Carer
Coast And Country
01.2021 - Current
Cleaning Manager
Self Employed
01.2019 - 01.2022
Chef Assistant
Various
01.2004 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Kincumber High School
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