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Work History
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CERTIFICATES
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NAKITA SCOTT
Open To Work

NAKITA SCOTT

Cairns

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Summary

Motivated support worker dedicated to enhancing client well-being through personalized care and community integration. Demonstrates effective teamwork and proactive problem-solving skills in daily living assistance, ensuring clients achieve their individual goals while maintaining dignity and independence.

Overview

1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Home Heart And Health Care
06.2021 - Current

Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional, and social support, facilitating client engagement in social networks for personal health and growth. Assisted clients in managing and achieving individual goals, promoting independent progression and social skills. Supported daily living needs to enhance self-esteem and wellness. Managed household logistics, including cleaning, running errands, and grocery shopping, to ensure a comfortable living environment. Transported clients to appointments and events, ensuring continuity of care and access to community resources.

  • Assisted with daily living activities and personal care tasks, improving client well-being and quality of life.
  • Coordinated client schedules and appointments for health-related services, ensuring timely access to necessary care.
  • Engaged in clear communication with team members to effectively coordinate care services.

SUPPORT WORKER

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY CARE
12.2015 - 10.2020

Provide the community to remain living independently in their own homes, these duties include Personal Hygiene services, Transferring clients, Assisting clients with medication or other daily tasks, cleaning, laundry, meals, assisting with shopping, Accompanying on outings, providing companionship, Home & Community Care Services, Assisting with Doctors Appointments. Then a solid 2 years part of the transport team which included transporting clients in a 9-seater bus to appointments or community access.

  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming, promoting their comfort and well-being in their homes.
  • Engaged in regular communication with team members to coordinate and improve care delivery.
  • Documented client health status and services delivered, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for effective care management.

SUPPORT WORKER

D&R COMMUNITY SERVICES
Cairns
01.2010 - 12.2015

FIFO (Fly-In Fly-Out): Working remotely across Cairns, Doomadgee, and Mornington Island, requiring flexibility and adaptability to different community environments and cultural norms. Transport & Outings: Accompanying clients on outings and Assisting with Doctors Appointments. This includes driving a MR (Medium Rigid) vehicle for client outings. Personal Care Services: Providing essential Personal Hygiene services (e.g., showering, dressing) Transferring residents/clients safely, often requiring physical support (e.g., manual handling). Health Assistance: Assisting residents/clients with medication or other health-related tasks. Mealtime Support: Assisting residents/clients with meals. Companionship: Providing companionship or support to enhance the client's emotional well-being. Home & Community Care Services: Delivering general care services within the framework of Home & Community Care Services. Documentation: Maintaining accurate and timely Documentation of support provided and client observations.

Rostering: Assisting with or managing Rostering to ensure adequate staff coverage.

Ordering: Managing and processing Ordering of supplies or client necessities.

Assessments: Participating in or assisting with client Assessments.

Executed domestic duties including cleaning, laundry, and shopping assistance to ensure safe and comfortable living environments for clients.

Mandatory Training: Participating in Monthly training covering vital areas like hazards and safety, food handling, etc. to maintain compliance and skills.

Packer & registers

Super Butcher Eagle Farm
08.2010 - 09.2010

Ensured meat products met quality and safety standards through careful packaging and inspection.

  • Operated packaging machinery, maintaining safety protocols and efficiency.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure freshness and accurate labeling.
  • Provided knowledgeable, friendly support to customers throughout shopping and purchasing process, collaborating with sales team to consistently meet or exceed personal quotas and contribute to team targets.

Personal Carer

Kuba Natha Aged Persons Hostel
11.2009 - 02.2010

Delivered compassionate personal care services and assistance to enhance quality of life for elderly residents.

  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and mobility support to foster independence and dignity.
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas. Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance. Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders. Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas to promote comfort and a welcoming atmosphere.

Packing, Factory Worker, Kitchen Hand, Domestic Hand.

Lite ‘n’ Easy
03.2008 - 09.2009

Prepared food items by chopping vegetables, cutting up fruit, and preparing sauces when kitchen staff was busy, maintaining operational flow. Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures, ensuring adherence to hygiene and quality standards. Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail. Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity. Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances (e.g., forklift operation or manual material handling).Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment, ensuring product integrity and logistical readiness. Made sure that products were produced on time and were of good quality, focusing on efficiency and quality assurance. Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations. Coached fellow workers to operate machines properly and comply with safety procedures. Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries, actively promoting a safe work environment.

  • Operated machinery to support efficient food production processes.
  • Followed strict safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Assisted in packaging meals for timely distribution to customers.

Kitchen Hand, Customer Service, Drive Thru, Stock Take.

Hungry Jacks Restaurant
05.2005 - 12.2007

Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions and safety guidelines. Operated food slicers, grinders, and choppers in accordance with strict safety guidelines. Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization. Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation, adhering to health and safety regulations. Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines rigorously. Labeled and stored all food items correctly and checked expiration dates routinely. Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates. Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment, and utensils. Loaded dishes, glasses, and tableware into dishwashing machines. Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads. Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods, ensuring readiness and maximizing productivity.

  • Executed daily tasks to ensure smooth kitchen operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Proposed strategies that enhanced team collaboration and improved service delivery.
  • Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve shared goals and resolve product-related issues.

Education

Certificate IV - Aged Care

Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE
Doomadgee, QLD
01-2012

Certificate III - Aged Care

Wynnum Manly Employment & Training Association Inc
Coorparoo, QLD
01-2010

High School -

Pakenham State High School
Melbourne
01-2007

Certificate III - Retail Operation

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne
01-2007

Certificate II - Retail Operation

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne
01-2006

High School -

Kooweerup State High School
Melbourne
01-2002

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Client advocacy
  • Behavioral support
  • Health management
  • Daily living assistance
  • Personal care
  • Nutritional support
  • Safety procedures
  • Safety awareness
  • Activity coordination
  • Community outreach
  • Resource management
  • Task management
  • Teamwork
  • Team reliability
  • Reliable team player
  • Communication skills
  • Rapid learner
  • Personal hygiene

Certification

QLD Class MR Type O Licence

First Aid And CPR

Work History

01-2010

References

Home Heart And Health Care

Katrina Bath - Director

0477 658 162

St Johns Community Care

Linda Richards - Transport Manager

0409 564 110

CERTIFICATES

2006 - Certificate II in Retail Operation 2007 - Certificate III in Retail Operation 2010 - Certificate III in Aged Care 2012 - Certificate IV in Aged Care 2019 – First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Support Worker

Home Heart And Health Care
06.2021 - Current

SUPPORT WORKER

ST JOHNS COMMUNITY CARE
12.2015 - 10.2020

Packer & registers

Super Butcher Eagle Farm
08.2010 - 09.2010

SUPPORT WORKER

D&R COMMUNITY SERVICES
01.2010 - 12.2015

Personal Carer

Kuba Natha Aged Persons Hostel
11.2009 - 02.2010

Packing, Factory Worker, Kitchen Hand, Domestic Hand.

Lite ‘n’ Easy
03.2008 - 09.2009

Kitchen Hand, Customer Service, Drive Thru, Stock Take.

Hungry Jacks Restaurant
05.2005 - 12.2007

Certificate IV - Aged Care

Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE

Certificate III - Aged Care

Wynnum Manly Employment & Training Association Inc

High School -

Pakenham State High School

Certificate III - Retail Operation

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Certificate II - Retail Operation

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

High School -

Kooweerup State High School
NAKITA SCOTT