Matekka Pender
Wanniassa,ACT
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Kathy Cox
02.2023 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Volunteer
Junction Works
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Supported clients through development of new life skills, obtaining resources and transitioning back to society.
Caregiver
Shirley
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Education
High School Diploma -
Karabar High School
Queanbeyan, NSW10.2016
Timeline
Babysitter
Kathy Cox
02.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Junction Works
04.2022 - 11.2022
Caregiver
Shirley
08.2018 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Karabar High School