Lara Wehba Bruna

Role Summary:
Completed a three-week placement at St. Vincent's Aged Care, gaining hands-on experience in providing support and care for elderly residents. Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering daily care, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment, and developing essential skills in aged care services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisted residents with daily activities, including mobility, meals, and personal care.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance residents' well-being.
• Observed and followed infection control, hygiene, and safety procedures.
• Helped with recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
• Maintained a clean and organized environment within the facility.
• Shadowed and learned from experienced aged care professionals, gaining insight into industry best practices.

Role Summary:
As a Food Server and Runner at Govinda's Pure Vegetarian Restaurant, responsible for delivering excellent customer service by efficiently serving food and ensuring a smooth dining experience. Works in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of hospitality and cleanliness while handling orders and customer interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet customers warmly and provide menu information
• Assist in setting up tables, serving food, and clearing dishes.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Maintain a clean and organized dining area, following hygiene and safety protocols.
• Provide friendly and attentive service, addressing customer inquiries and requests.
• Support team members in managing peak hours efficiently.

Skills & Experience Gained:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a hospitality setting.
• Attention to detail in order handling and cleanliness.

• Organized competitions among kitchen staff to promote efficiency and speed in food production.
• Managed daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring smooth running of all food production activities.
• Kept up-to-date records on all food production activities within the kitchen.
• Implemented strategies to improve quality assurance standards related to food production and service.
• Assisted in the development of supplier quality assurance programs for raw materials used in food production.
• Monitored food production and service quality in accordance with standards.

• Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
• Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
• Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
• Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
• Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
• Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.

• Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions about diagnosis and treatment
• Adhering to ethical guidelines and standards in all aspects of practice
• Staying up-to-date with the latest research and using evidence-based practices in treatment
• Creative thinker with a knack for innovative solutions
• Strong team player, able to collaborate effectively to achieve goals
• Reliable and consistent in meeting deadlines and delivering quality work
• Flexible and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with patients
• Adapting to the changing needs and circumstances of patients
• Discussing cases under supervision.

• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple and understandable manner for kids
• Developing engaging activities and lessons to make learning about ethics and self-knowledge fun and memorable
• Dealing with children requires patience and the ability to handle various personalities and learning paces
• Planning and organizing lessons, activities, and materials in advance
• Collaborating with other volunteers, teachers, and parents to create a supportive learning environment.