Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Melissa Atkins

Central Coast,NSW

Summary

Experienced in different fields, and a compassionate worker delivering excellent service. Known for strong communication skills and a client-centered approach. Committed to providing a positive experience.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Supporting Abilities
Holgate, NSW
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.

Babysitter

Family Friend
Hamlyn Terrace
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided meals, snacks and drinks for children according to parents' instructions.
  • Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Maintained a safe environment by supervising all activities closely.
  • Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
Wadalba
12.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
  • Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
  • Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
  • Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
  • Followed all safety guidelines while operating equipment such as slicers, fryers and ovens.
  • Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
  • Monitored quality of food served to ensure it met company standards for presentation and temperature.

Education

Undergraduate - Biology

University of Newcastle
Ourimbah, NSW

Undergraduate - Conservation Management

University of Newcastle
Ourimbah, NSW

Skills

  • Client-centered care
  • Social skills
  • Great customer service
  • Report writing
  • Resilient
  • Respectful
  • Honest
  • Polite

Affiliations

Producing music

conservation

Biology

Travel

Botany

Certification

  • Cert lll in retail
  • RSA and RCG
  • CPR
  • First aid

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Supporting Abilities
03.2022 - Current

Babysitter

Family Friend
01.2021 - 12.2021

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
12.2016 - 07.2017

Undergraduate - Biology

University of Newcastle

Undergraduate - Conservation Management

University of Newcastle
Melissa Atkins