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MARIA TERESITA BAILEY

MARIA TERESITA BAILEY

U23, 19-27 Glenmore Street NAREMBURN,NSW

Summary

Motivated and compassionate individual holding a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, seeking an entry-level Nursing Assistant position at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. Eager to apply foundational healthcare knowledge in a practical setting, contribute to high-quality patient care, and grow within a reputable organization committed to community health. Dedicated to learning, teamwork, and building a long-term career in the healthcare industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Services Officer(Food Service and Laundry)

Opal HealthCare (Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe)
08.2024 - Current

Cafe responsibilities:

  • Operating EFTPOS when customer is paying and tablet machine for processing credit transactions for the residents.
  • Preparing food items such as sandwiches and wraps.
  • Providing customers with information about available products and presenting menu and providing detailed information when asked.
  • Cleaning cafe equipment like coffee machines, sandwich press, over toaster, microwave, dishwashers, milkshake machine, fridge and freezer.
  • Cleaning the cafe counters, tables, shelves, bin and the floor to ensure that facilities are neat and orderly at all times.
  • Delivering food or drink orders to customers’ tables.
  • Monitoring expenditure, stock, wastage and use-by dates and inform manager for item need to order.
  • Responding promptly and professionally to any customer feedback, comments or complaints.
  • Welcoming anyone who enters the building when you are on shift and when the front desk is not manned, advising them as necessary.
  • Being familiar and up-to-date with residents dietary requirements.
  • Enhanced customer/resident satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations through frequent cleaning and sanitation practices within the food preparation area.
  • Maintained proper food storage procedures, reducing waste and ensuring optimal freshness for all menu items.
  • Adhered to all safety regulations regarding food handling and preparation, ensuring a healthy and enjoyable dining experience for guests.

Tea Lady responsibilities:

  • Collecting residents water jugs in their room. Wash, refill water jugs and return to all residents room.
  • Wash and change cordial dispenser each floor in the facility.
  • Preparing tea cakes and cookies for scheduled tea service.
  • Offering tea and coffee to residents during scheduled rounds with beverage trolley.
  • Collecting all used cups and saucer, wash and prepare for the next tea time. Clean the tea trolley and refill items like sugar, tea bags and cookies.
  • Clean all coffee machine in each servery and refill coffee beans.

Kitchen hand responsibilities:

  • Food preparation for breakfast, lunch or dinner like soup, fruit plate and fruit salad.
  • Assembling dessert.
  • Transporting heated meal boxes to all serveries within the facility.
  • Collecting dirty dishes from serveries to the kitchen and wash.
  • Distributing washed and sanitized to all serveries.
  • Dishwashing duties ensuring all used items in the kitchen are washed and sanitized.
  • Assisting in sorting and storing stock deliveries in appropriate area.
  • Providing occasional assistance in making sandwiches and assembling dessert.
  • Occasionally assisting with basic baking tasks for tea cakes and desserts
  • Performing routine kitchen cleaning tasks including trash removal, sink sanitation and floor cleaning.
  • Contributed to a safer kitchen environment by strict cleanliness protocols, organizing equipment storage, and reporting faulty tools and equipment.
  • Responding promptly to requests and orders from serveries to the kitchen.

Laundry responsibilities:

  • Operated commercial laundry equipment including washers, dryers, and pressing machines, ensuring optimal settings for various fabric types and load sizes.
  • Sorted, organized, and prepared laundry items based on washing requirements to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
  • Monitored chemical levels in laundry machines and replenished supplies as necessary.
  • Inspected soiled articles to identify stains, colour imperfections, or items needing special treatment; examined dried linens for residual issues.
  • Maintained and cleaned laundry equipment, including machine filters.
  • Promptly reported malfunctioning laundry equipment to maintenance for timely repair.
  • Adhered to strict health and safety standards to maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment.
  • Managed labelling of personal clothing items to support efficient laundry processing.
  • Ensured correct sorting of residents’ clothes for efficient distribution to respective rooms.
  • Handled ironing and pressing of tablecloths and linen serviettes for dining service preparation.
  • Addressed and resolved promptly to all laundry -related inquiries and issues to ensure residents satisfaction.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized laundry workspaces to uphold hygiene standards.

Food Service Assistant

Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Assisted the college chef with food preparation for canteen and catering services, including simple cooking, salad making, and sandwich assembly.
  • Printed and organized labels for school lunch orders accurately.
  • Sorted drinks and lunch orders by student year group to streamline distribution.
  • Prepared and packaged food items for breakfast, recess, and lunch service, ensuring all allergy records were double-checked for accuracy.
  • Restocked and refilled drinks fridges regularly to maintain availability.
  • Provided friendly and efficient customer service to students, teachers, and staff during busy meal periods.
  • Received and checked stock deliveries against supplier invoices to ensure accuracy.
  • Applied FIFO (First In, First Out) method for storing food items in cool rooms and freezers, labeling all stock with best before dates.
  • Monitored expiry dates of food and drinks across all storage areas including fridge, freezer, and dry stores.
  • Maintained stock levels and updated shopping lists for the manager to facilitate timely ordering.
  • Operated industrial coffee machine to prepare and serve coffee for staff and students.
  • Handled cash register operations, assisting staff and students with transactions during meal times.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment including ovens, stoves, pie ovens, fridges, freezers, hot boxes, coffee machines, cutting machines, and microwaves.
  • Ensured continuous supply of coffee, tea, and sugar across all school kitchen departments.
  • Managed the cleaning and laundering of soiled tea towels, oven mitts, and aprons at the end of each day.
  • Delivered catering requests efficiently within the school campus.
  • Supported the chef with food setup for large school events and campus catering including staff morning teas, after-school events, and executive meetings.
  • Responsible for post-event catering cleanup to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Managed catering inventory including boxes, plates, cups, utensils, urns, and percolators to ensure readiness for all events.

Kitchen Hand Part Time

Team Kids (Team Holiday Pty Ltd.)
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Assisted the school chef in preparing hot and cold meals for children, ensuring nutritional standards and food safety.
  • Performed simple cooking tasks as needed to support meal preparation.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment, including dishwasher, stove, oven, kitchen tables, and floors at the end of each day to ensure hygiene standards.
  • Organized kitchen cupboards and refrigerator to maintain an orderly and efficient workspace.
  • Checked food expiration and best before dates regularly to ensure food quality and safety.
  • Assisted and served children during lunch and snack times, providing friendly and attentive support.
  • Occasionally supervised children during meal times or activities as needed.
  • Assisted with food shopping occasionally to replenish kitchen supplies.

Household Assistant

Private Employers
07.2010 - 09.2012
  • Prepared meals ensuring nutritional balance and timely service.
  • Maintained household cleanliness through vacuuming, mopping, and window cleaning.
  • Provided daily care for pets, including dogs and cats.
  • Washed, dried, and ironed clothes to maintain proper garment care.
  • Conducted food shopping to replenish household supplies efficiently.

Nanny/Household Assistant

Private Employers
04.2008 - 05.2010
  • Provided attentive care for two children aged two and three, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
  • Assisted with daily routines, including bathing, dressing, and helping the children get ready for school each morning.
  • Accompanied children during playtime, promoting engagement, creativity, and emotional support.
  • Maintained a clean and organized household through regular tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and window cleaning.
  • Washed and ironed clothes to ensure the family’s wardrobe was clean and presentable.
  • Washed and waxed the family car, maintaining its cleanliness and appearance.
  • Monitored the condition and best-before dates of food items in the cupboard and fridge to support safe and efficient household food management.

Data Entry Clerk

Contempo Inc. Philippines
06.2007 - 03.2008
Inventory & Barcode Assistant
  • Created and printed barcodes for retail merchandise in accordance with store inventory standards.
  • Responsible for delivering printed barcodes to various store branches for timely labeling and stocking.
  • Conducted physical inventory checks across multiple shopping mall store branches to ensure stock accuracy.
  • Performed data entry using Microsoft Excel to record delivered items, stockouts, and outstanding inventory figures for each store branch.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records to support stock control and replenishment processes.

Education

Certificate III - Health Services Assistance

TAFE Online Learning
Sydney, NSW
10.2024

Caregiving National Certificate III -

12.2014

Massage Therapy National Certificate II -

12.2014

Food and Beverage Services National Certificate III -

07.2014

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Task prioritization
  • Self motivation
  • Goal setting
  • Time management abilities

Certification


  • Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting HLTAID012
  • Food Handler Basics
  • Working with Children Check WWC1806835E
  • Food Handling SITSS00050

Timeline

General Services Officer(Food Service and Laundry)

Opal HealthCare (Lansdowne Gardens on Wycombe)
08.2024 - Current

Food Service Assistant

Monte Sant Angelo Mercy College
03.2023 - 07.2024

Kitchen Hand Part Time

Team Kids (Team Holiday Pty Ltd.)
08.2022 - 03.2023

Household Assistant

Private Employers
07.2010 - 09.2012

Nanny/Household Assistant

Private Employers
04.2008 - 05.2010

Data Entry Clerk

Contempo Inc. Philippines
06.2007 - 03.2008

Caregiving National Certificate III -

Massage Therapy National Certificate II -

Food and Beverage Services National Certificate III -

Certificate III - Health Services Assistance

TAFE Online Learning
MARIA TERESITA BAILEY