Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Kristine Pearson

EVANSTON SOUTH,SA

Summary

Adaptable, organised and efficient Receptionist/Office Administrator with over 20 years of experience in fast-paced environments. Over 5 years of background in the Aged Care Sector. Willing to take on new tasks with enthusiasm and considered a valuable and integral team player.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifestyle Assistant & Administration Assistant/Receptionist

Southern Cross Care
Bellevue, Gawler, SA
03.2021 - Current

Lifestyle Assistant

Working with care team members, residents, volunteers and families to provide holistic person-centered care and support through assisting residents with activities designed to improve quality of life.

Reception/Administration - Residential Care

  • Reception and Administration duties
  • File Maintenance, process mail, copying & scanning, etc
  • Customer service
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Covid 19 related administration
  • Rostering of staff

Reception/Administration - TCP (Transitional Care Program)

  • Reception duties
  • Customer service
  • File Maintenance, process mail, copying & scanning, etc
  • Resident admissions and discharges
  • Covid 19 related administration

Lifestyle Assistant

Baptcare, Abbey Gardens
Warragul, Victoria
09.2020 - 12.2020

Working with care team members, residents, volunteers and families to provide holistic person-cantered care and support through assisting residents with activities designed to improve quality of life.

Lifestyle Assistant

Southern Cross Care
Gawler, SA
01.2017 - 11.2019

Working with care team members, residents, volunteers and families to provide holistic person-centred care and support through assisting residents with activities designed to improve quality of life.

Service Cashier

Woolworths Pty Ltd
Warragul, VIC
05.2012 - 05.2014
  • Service cashier/customer service
  • Moved interstate from VIC to SA)

Aquatic Educator

YMCA
Warragul, VIC
08.2011 - 12.2011
  • Teaching school aged children to swim and helping them gain confidence in the water. Planning and delivering lessons, ensuring safe provision of all equipment, identifying the children's abilities and encourage to enjoy the water.

Kitchen Hand

Giggles Playhouse
Warragul, VIC
02.2010 - 12.2010
  • Waitressing
  • Reception
  • Kitchen hand
  • Beginning and end of day cash management
  • Opening and closing of premises
  • All aspects of Barista operations.

Bar/Bistro

Kings Arms Hotel
Neerim, South
10.2008 - 09.2009
  • Waitressing
  • Bartender
  • Kitchen hand
  • Customer service

Kitchen Assistant

Neerim District South Memorial Hospital
Neerim South, VIC
08.2009 - 11.2009
  • Duties included assisting with efficient production and service of meals and beverages for residents, patients and staff
  • Preparation and delivery of meal trays for both Nursing Home and Hospital, assisting cooks with food preparation, dishwashing duties, cleaning duties within kitchen area.

Retail Sales

Noni B Fountain Gate
Narre Warren, VIC
01.2006 - 11.2006
  • Sales assistant
  • ( Resigned due to moving house)

Sales Consultant

UnderCoverWear
, VIC
05.2002 - 10.2003
  • Job included conducting in house demonstrations, presentation and sales of the UnderCoverWear clothing line.

front desk reception, courier

EMC2
02.1999 - 03.2000
  • In a job share position
  • Duties included Reception, administration duties, management of office stationery and kitchen supplies, preparation of board room for meetings and organisation of services.

Reception/Administrator

Temp Team
Victoria, VIC
11.1998 - 03.2000

Relieving Reception/Administration role for various companies.

February 1999 to March 2000 - working on a permanent part time basis with EMC in a job share position. Duties included Reception, secretarial duties, management of office stationery and kitchen supplies, preparation of board room for meeting and organisation of courier services.

Receptionist/Administration

MDB & Co
07.1998 - 10.1998
  • Responsibilities included front desk reception, secretarial work for Accountants, banking, receipting of monies for clients, organisation of courier services, administration of company mail regsiter and the administration accompanying incoming/outgoing Assessments.

Corporate Receptionist

CGE Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
07.1997 - 06.1998
  • Included front desk reception, secretarial duties for Company Secretary, management of office stationery and kitchen supplies, management and preparation of meeting rooms, and organisation of courier services.

Receptionist

Collex Pty Ltd/CGE Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
10.1996 - 06.1997
  • Reception for Collex Waste Management and CGE Australia and their associated subsidiary companies
  • This included operation of two separate telephone systems
  • Other duties included organisation of courier services, secretarial duties for Company Secretary, management of stationery and kitchen supplies.

Education

High School Certificate -

Mary Immaculate College
Sutherland, NSW
1984

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Computer proficiency
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and deadlines: time management skills
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
  • Positive attitude

Certification

2018 - Certificate IV Leisure and Health - CHC43415

2019 - Provide support to people living with Dementia - CHCAGE005

2019 - St John Ambulance First Aid Certificate

2022 - Mental Health First Aid course

Interests

I enjoy travel, live theatre and music, movies, the beach, painting, reading, cooking and getting together with friends and family.

Timeline

Lifestyle Assistant & Administration Assistant/Receptionist

Southern Cross Care
03.2021 - Current

Lifestyle Assistant

Baptcare, Abbey Gardens
09.2020 - 12.2020

Lifestyle Assistant

Southern Cross Care
01.2017 - 11.2019

Service Cashier

Woolworths Pty Ltd
05.2012 - 05.2014

Aquatic Educator

YMCA
08.2011 - 12.2011

Kitchen Hand

Giggles Playhouse
02.2010 - 12.2010

Kitchen Assistant

Neerim District South Memorial Hospital
08.2009 - 11.2009

Bar/Bistro

Kings Arms Hotel
10.2008 - 09.2009

Retail Sales

Noni B Fountain Gate
01.2006 - 11.2006

Sales Consultant

UnderCoverWear
05.2002 - 10.2003

front desk reception, courier

EMC2
02.1999 - 03.2000

Reception/Administrator

Temp Team
11.1998 - 03.2000

Receptionist/Administration

MDB & Co
07.1998 - 10.1998

Corporate Receptionist

CGE Pty Ltd
07.1997 - 06.1998

Receptionist

Collex Pty Ltd/CGE Pty Ltd
10.1996 - 06.1997

High School Certificate -

Mary Immaculate College
Kristine Pearson