Overview
Work History
Education
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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, NSW
10.2016

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
Matekka Pender