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Linda McGrath

Waikiki,WA
Linda McGrath

Summary

Versatile and dependable, with a history of enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations across roles from Aged Carer at Compatible Care Nursing Agency to Florist Owner Manager at Just It Florist. Demonstrated adaptability and strong multitasking skills, excelling in confidentiality and privacy while crafting unique floral designs and fostering independence in aged care.

Overview

40
years of professional experience

Work History

Compatible Care Nursing Agency

Aged Carer
03.2015 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • 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.

Uniting Care NSW/ACT

Aged Carer
08.2016 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity. Medication Competent

Woolworths

Retail Worker
06.2016 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when collaborating with fellow employees or assisting customers with inquiries or concerns.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.

Just It Florist

Florist Owner Manager
02.2005 - 05.2007

Job overview

  • Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.

Coles Supermarket

Retail Worker
02.2004 - 08.2005

Job overview

  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.

Coles Supermarket

Florist
02.2002 - 01.2005

Job overview

  • Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.
  • Prepared potted plants and bouquets based on customer requirements.
  • Utilized floral design techniques to craft unique floral arrangements.
  • Transported and set up floral arrangements for large-scale functions, comprising weddings, funerals, and banquets.

City Florist

Florist
06.1995 - 04.1999

Job overview

  • Managed daily opening and closing of florist shop to prepare for incoming customers and balance payments.

QBE Insurance

Clark
06.1983 - 02.1986

Job overview

  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.

Education

Australian Professional Counsellors
Perth, WA

Diploma In Counselling from Counselling
08.2007

Bentley TAFE
Perth, WA

Cert 111 Marsupial Care from Marsupial Care
05.2005

Midland TAFE
Perth, WA

Cert 111 In Small Business Management from Business Management
10.2003

Skills

  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Patience and understanding
  • Confidentiality and Privacy

Timeline

Aged Carer

Uniting Care NSW/ACT
08.2016 - 09.2019

Retail Worker

Woolworths
06.2016 - 08.2019

Aged Carer

Compatible Care Nursing Agency
03.2015 - 08.2023

Florist Owner Manager

Just It Florist
02.2005 - 05.2007

Retail Worker

Coles Supermarket
02.2004 - 08.2005

Florist

Coles Supermarket
02.2002 - 01.2005

Florist

City Florist
06.1995 - 04.1999

Clark

QBE Insurance
06.1983 - 02.1986

Australian Professional Counsellors

Diploma In Counselling from Counselling

Bentley TAFE

Cert 111 Marsupial Care from Marsupial Care

Midland TAFE

Cert 111 In Small Business Management from Business Management
Linda McGrath