Malinda Knox
Bowen,Qld
Summary
Support professional with focus on providing compassionate care and effective assistance to individuals in need. Background in helping clients with daily activities and emotional support, fostering safe and comfortable environment. Reliable team player with strong communication skills and adaptability to changing situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Site Cleaner
CMBC
Bowen
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness in high-traffic areas, resulting in a more pleasant experience for all site users.
- Collaborated with team members to develop new strategies for tackling challenging cleaning tasks efficiently.
- Assisted with daily inventory checks to ensure adequate supplies were available for efficient cleaning operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
Kitchen Hand/Cook
Starboard Cafe
Bowen
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation by thoroughly washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported chefs in food preparation tasks such as chopping ingredients, peeling vegetables, and marinating meats.
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Housekeeping
NRMA BIG4 Bowen
Bowen, QLD
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Reported maintenance issues in rooms or common areas to maintenance for resolution.
- Ensured timely room turnovers for check-ins by efficiently cleaning assigned rooms according to standards.
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Cleaned and stockers rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
Indigenous Employment Opportunities
Sodexo
Moranbah
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holidays with a DIDO roster.
- Assisted housekeeping team in achieving high cleanliness standards for all workers rooms.
- Removed and changed bed linen.
- Ensures rooms were properly cleaned before workers returned from shifts.
Family Well-being Worker
Girudala Co-Op
Bowen
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust necessary for effective intervention.
- Strengthened families'' resilience through crisis intervention, counseling, and referral services.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring timely reporting to supervisors and compliance with agency requirements.
- Empowered parents to create nurturing home environments by sharing best practices in positive discipline techniques.
- Led support groups for parents experiencing stress related issues or dealing with mental health concerns.
Housekeeping/Grounds Person
Sea Breeze Holiday Units
Bowen
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Practiced excellent housekeeping to maintain accident-free workplace.
- Ensured timely room turnovers by coordinating efforts between front desk and housekeeping teams.
- Ensured rooms were properly cleaned to high standards
- Removed old linen and replaced with clean linen.
- General receptionist duties.
Kitchen Hand/ All Rounder
Duke of India
Bowen
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely.
- Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Greeted and served customers within a timely manner.
- Cash handling skills and processing payments
- Maintained inventory levels, ensuring availability of necessary supplies without overstocking.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
Kitchen Hand
Royal Hotel
Ingham
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
- Assisted with meal presentation, garnishing dishes, and arranging serving platters to create an appealing visual display.
- Assisted in food preparation for enhanced speed of service.
- Worked with front of house staff to ensure timely manner to deliver food for customers
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gilroy Santa Maria College
Ingham, QLD11.2009
Skills
- Chemical handling
- Sanitization procedures
- Sweeping and mopping
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Positive reinforcement
- Emotional support
- Crisis response
- Advocacy
- Program support
Timeline
Mine Site Cleaner
CMBC
04.2022 - Current
Kitchen Hand/Cook
Starboard Cafe
03.2022 - 04.2022
Housekeeping
NRMA BIG4 Bowen
02.2020 - 11.2020
Indigenous Employment Opportunities
Sodexo
11.2019 - 01.2020
Family Well-being Worker
Girudala Co-Op
02.2018 - 07.2018
Housekeeping/Grounds Person
Sea Breeze Holiday Units
11.2017 - 02.2018
Kitchen Hand/ All Rounder
Duke of India
09.2016 - 07.2017
Kitchen Hand
Royal Hotel
04.2008 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Gilroy Santa Maria College