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Nazir Abdul Karim

Bairnsdale,VIC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Opal Health Care
Bairnsdale , Vic
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Care Support Officer

Opal Health Care
Bairnsdale, VIC
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Provided companionship to elderly or disabled individuals in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to assist clients with coping with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients such as games, movies, outings.
  • Cleaned and sanitized client living areas on a regular basis.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry and changing bed linens.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues using wheelchairs, walkers, canes.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Assisted clients with various activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting.
  • Monitored client health conditions and reported any changes to the appropriate personnel.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments, errands, and social events.
  • Observed safety protocols when providing personal care services to clients.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client care services provided daily.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Home Support Officer

Calvary Care
Lakes Entrance, Vic
12.2021 - 11.2023
  • Managed training programs designed to improve resident care skills among staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records related to personnel files, payroll, inventory.
  • Participated in staff meetings and training sessions related to home support services.
  • Monitored workers' time sheets, vacation requests, sick leave/long service leave etc
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance data using HR software applications in Kronos.
  • Ensure rostering allocations are compliant with Award/Agreement provisions.
  • Managed and maintained office filing systems, ensuring all documents are accurately stored and easily retrievable.
  • Organized meetings for internal staff members, as well as external stakeholders.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls and responded to resident enquiries promptly and courteously.
  • Monitored stock levels within the office environment, placing orders when necessary.
  • Generated resident invoices, submitted payments for respite residents.
  • Answered incoming calls in a professional manner, meet and greet visitors/contractors and booking and confirming meetings.
  • Maintain privacy, confidentiality and dignity when dealing with residents, their families, staff, volunteers, consumers and all other key stakeholders.
  • Welcome on-site visitors, ensuring all visitors/contractors complete the relevant check in/ sign in and induction.

Kitchen Hand

Calvary Care
Lakes Entrance, Vic
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes, standards, and dietary guidelines.
  • Assisted with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables and grinding meats.
  • Maintained sanitation in the kitchen by adhering to health regulations.
  • Monitored temperatures of ovens and other cooking equipment during meal preparation.
  • Kept records of inventory levels for all food items used in the kitchen.
  • Managed ordering process for food supplies from vendors.
  • Operated commercial appliances including mixers, grinders, slicers, steamers.
  • Followed instructions from supervisors regarding menu changes or special orders.
  • Provided assistance to cooks in preparing meals during busy periods.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members about any issues related to food service operations.
  • Took initiative in training new employees on proper safety protocols within the kitchen environment.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches according to resident's orders and dietary requirements.
  • Baked gluten-free and other goods with ingredient limitations to meet dietary restrictions.
  • Prepared meals in accordance with dietician and speech therapist directions for residents requiring victimized and minced moist meals and thickened drinks.
  • Prepared and served afternoon tea to residents

Owner/Operator Chef

Sempoi Kitchen
Noble Park, Vic
06.2019 - 04.2021
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the restaurant.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Ordered food supplies from approved vendors.
  • Created menus, developed promotion for business development and advertised using social media platforms.
  • Adhered to health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.

Delivery Truck Driver

Self Employed
Melbourne, Vic
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Loaded delivery truck with items for delivery.
  • Ensured all packages were securely loaded and accounted for.
  • Inspected truck before and after each shift to ensure safety of vehicle.
  • Followed designated routes and arrived at delivery destinations in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of deliveries, including times, addresses, and signatures.
  • Verified contents of inventory loads against shipping papers.
  • Provided excellent customer service during deliveries.
  • Interacted courteously with customers when delivering packages or collecting payments.
  • Recorded mileage, fuel usage, repairs, and other expenses into log book.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations while driving the company vehicle.
  • Managed time efficiently by planning out daily routes ahead of time.
  • Checked for damaged goods during loading and unloading process and reported any discrepancies accordingly.
  • Utilized GPS navigation system when necessary to locate difficult addresses.
  • Operated hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, ramps, lift gates and other equipment as needed.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times.
  • Obtained receipts or signatures for delivered goods, collecting payment for services when required.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.

Owner/ Manager

Gemilang Mayang Enterprise
Penang, Malaysia
01.2005 - 02.2016
  • Developed and implemented project plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Organized subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Monitored the progress of construction projects ensuring quality control standards were met.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss progress reports and changes in scope or design.
  • Maintained detailed records of all costs associated with each project.
  • Analyzed cost estimates to determine if they are within budget constraints.
  • Managed multiple teams working on different aspects of a single project.
  • Advised clients on innovative ways to reduce overall costs while maintaining quality standards.
  • Maintained daily communication with subcontractors and inspectors to drive forward progress of project.
  • Completed projects on time and within allocated budget.

Purchasing Manager

Jerajak Resort & Spa
Penang, Malaysia
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock for production requirements.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Created and calculated purchase orders to follow price quotes and reductions.

Cost Controller & Income Audit

Vistanan Hotel Panang
Penang, Malaysia
01.1998 - 01.2001
  • Prepared detailed reports on project costs, including labor, materials, overhead expenses.
  • Conducted regular audits of accounts receivable, payable activities to verify accuracy of information provided by vendors, clients.
  • Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
  • Reviewed sales numbers and calculated commissions.

Education

Certificate III Individual Support Aging And Disability - Ageing And Disability

Partners in Training
Bairnsdale, VIC
08.2024

Diploma Hotel Management - Hotel Management

Institute Technology Malaysia -UITM
Shah Alam, Malaysia
11.1993

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • Customer Relations
  • Telephone Reception
  • Kitchen Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Effective Communications
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Client Transportation
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Multiple languages

Affiliations

  • Outdoor recreation
  • Fishing
  • Martial Arts
  • Cooking/Entertaining
  • Hiking & Camping
  • Travelling
  • Charity Events
  • State Emergency Service

Certification

  • Manual drivers License
  • Fishing License
  • Working with Children (blue card)
  • NDIS screening
  • Fit to Work- Police check
  • Manual Handling Competency
  • Covid Vaccination

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Opal Health Care
11.2024 - Current

Care Support Officer

Opal Health Care
11.2023 - 11.2024

Home Support Officer

Calvary Care
12.2021 - 11.2023

Kitchen Hand

Calvary Care
06.2021 - 12.2021

Owner/Operator Chef

Sempoi Kitchen
06.2019 - 04.2021

Delivery Truck Driver

Self Employed
02.2016 - 05.2019

Owner/ Manager

Gemilang Mayang Enterprise
01.2005 - 02.2016

Purchasing Manager

Jerajak Resort & Spa
01.2001 - 01.2005

Cost Controller & Income Audit

Vistanan Hotel Panang
01.1998 - 01.2001

Certificate III Individual Support Aging And Disability - Ageing And Disability

Partners in Training

Diploma Hotel Management - Hotel Management

Institute Technology Malaysia -UITM
Nazir Abdul Karim