Michelle Higgins
Darlington Point,NSW
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in providing compassionate care and support. Known for strong focus on collaboration and achieving results in dynamic environments. Effective in delivering personal care and fostering trust.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carer
Pioneers lodge | Griffith
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Cashier
Coles | St Mary's
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts, and provided change.
Cashier
McDonald's, St Mary's
03.2000 - 03.2003
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Education
Certificate III - Eyelash
Beauty Course
Sydney 11.2021
Certificate 3 in Nursing Assistance -
Open Colleges
10.2013
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Park High School
Cambridge Park01.2002
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Adaptable and flexible
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Emotional resilience
- Hygiene maintenance
- Meal preparation
- Patience and tact
- First aid and CPR
- Dependable and responsible
- Eyelash extension application
- Appointment scheduling
- Client retention strategies
- Sanitation standards
Certification
Community Integration Verbal and Written Communication First Aid and Safety Heavy Lifting Personal Hygiene Assistance Bedside Care Clear Communication Personal Service First Aid Certification certificate in completion of eyelash extensions nation police certificate
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Carer
Pioneers lodge | Griffith
03.2013 - 03.2014
Cashier
Coles | St Mary's
09.2004 - 03.2005
Cashier
McDonald's, St Mary's
03.2000 - 03.2003
Certificate 3 in Nursing Assistance -
Open Colleges
High School Diploma -
Cambridge Park High School
Certificate III - Eyelash
Beauty Course
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