NELSON KIMARU
Springfield,QLD
Summary
Caring Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with Disabilities. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Scientific Recruiter
Evolve - Ellume
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards
- Recommended process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency
Personal Care Assistant - Placement
Sinnamon Village Aged Care - Wesley Mission Queensland
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- 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.
Food Production Worker
Pick and Packer
05.2019 - 02.2022
- Operated food production equipment safely and responsibly for quality output.
- Packaged food items for shipment and organised orders for delivery.
- Adhered to company safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
- Used special knives, tools and equipment to cut, debone and separate meat.
- Broke down, cleaned, and sanitized workstations at the end of the shift.
Disability Support Worker
National Council For Persons With Disabilities
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care plans, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet the individual dietary needs of clients.
- Provided a high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioural condition and injuries
Production Worker
Total Window Concept
09.2022 - Current
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organised work to meet demanding production goals.
- Participated in regular meetings with team members to discuss production updates.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
Tafe Queensland - South Bank
QLD06.2021
Diploma - Business Administration And Medical
Foundation Education
QLD07.2020
Diploma - AMEP
Tafe Queensland - South Bank
QLD12.2019
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Nairobi
Nairobi - Kenya07.2018
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Infection Control Procedures
- Mobilization Support
- Consultative Services
- Safety Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Production Worker
Total Window Concept
09.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant - Placement
Sinnamon Village Aged Care - Wesley Mission Queensland
06.2021 - 07.2021
Scientific Recruiter
Evolve - Ellume
11.2020 - 03.2022
Food Production Worker
Pick and Packer
05.2019 - 02.2022
Disability Support Worker
National Council For Persons With Disabilities
10.2014 - 03.2019
Certificate III - Individual Support
Tafe Queensland - South Bank
Diploma - Business Administration And Medical
Foundation Education
Diploma - AMEP
Tafe Queensland - South Bank
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
University of Nairobi
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