Michael Johnstone
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Dependable employee who establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Compassionate Aged Care Worker possessing a gentle touch and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect.
Friendly and engaging.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Aged Care Worker
Illawarra Diggers Aged Care
06.2017 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Visual Merchandiser
Myer
03.1989 - 10.2016
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Developed innovative approaches to store layout to optimize customer flow and optimize sales potential.
- Supervised and trained team of merchandising associates, verifying accuracy and efficiency in work processes.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Used props and lighting to enhance appearance and visibility of displays.
Education
No Degree - Certificate 3 Aged Care
Wesley Vocational Training
Wollongong, NSW05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW12.1985
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Progress Documentation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- First Aid and Safety
- Time Management
- PPE Usage
- Ambulating Patients
- Dependable and Responsible
- Strong Ethics
- Compassionate Communication
- Developing Client Trust
Referees
Bernie Warren-0421338604
Team Leader
berniewarren156@hotmail.com
Kate Hill-0413286806
Team Leader
Timeline
Aged Care Worker
Illawarra Diggers Aged Care
06.2017 - Current
Visual Merchandiser
Myer
03.1989 - 10.2016
No Degree - Certificate 3 Aged Care
Wesley Vocational Training
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Arts
University of Wollongong
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