Melanie Folkes
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Organized and dependable team player with a positive attitude that is dedicated to their role with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep client environment clean.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Supervised numerous household staff, contractors and vendors.
Industrial Cleaner
SSS Foods & Services
09.2016 - 02.2019
- Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Sanitized surfaces, equipment and components using chemicals.
- Worked with all team members to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with consistent attention.
- Implemented extra protections during seasons with higher risks of infections.
- Carried out all duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Food Process Worker
Extrastaff
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Removed products from line that did not meet quality standards.
- Loaded raw ingredients into appropriate kitchen equipment.
- Observed company safety procedures and standards when operating machinery, using sharp tools and handling chemicals.
- Maintained clean work areas for optimal food quality.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Kept records accurate and current by documenting movements in company system.
- Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment.
Education
Certificate III - Process Manufacturing
Octopus Training
06.2017
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Facility and Site Cleaning
- Industrial Equipment Operation
- Safety Standards
- Hazardous Chemicals
- Safe Food Handling Practices
- General Housekeeping
Certification
- Full Open Drivers Licence
- CPR & First Aid
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Chemical Safety Training
- Willing to obtain: Food Handling Certificate
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Aruma
02.2019 - 02.2022
Industrial Cleaner
SSS Foods & Services
09.2016 - 02.2019
Food Process Worker
Extrastaff
03.2016 - 09.2016
Certificate III - Process Manufacturing
Octopus Training