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Nicole Dixon-Mills

Townsville,QLD

Summary

A motivated professional with a current background in Community Health and Social Support Services setting. Proven with numerous successes working in the most demanding of environments. Hardworking, passionate, dedicated and personable with extensive lived and working experiences. I have always been an enthusiastic, hardworking and multi-skilled individual and I am ready to learn and adapt to my new environment in Townsville.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Mareeba Respite & Care Service
03.2019 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.

Personal Carer

Blue Care - Tablelands Community Care
07.2018 - 03.2019

Centre Based Day Respite

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in client records for management.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-centre activities.
  • Transported individuals to and from home and activities.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Community Care

  • Domestic Assistance - Maintained clean personal areas Cleaning and Laundry Service
  • Daily Personal Care - Showering, dressing assistance, dental care, grooming, medical aids application and other duties.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to team leader manager.
  • Recorded patients' blood pressure and oxygen levels and pulse rates and documented information.
  • Supervised and assisted with client self administered medications and kept documentation for Nursing Supervisor.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Social Support - transported individuals to medical appointments, allied health appointments, grocery shopping and activities
  • Completed regular status and progress notes for each client.

Home Care Worker

Cairns And Hinterland Hospital & Health Service
07.2016 - 07.2018
  • Assisted elderly and disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Built strong relationships with clients
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Owner Operator

Mareeba Roses
03.2006 - 03.2016
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
  • Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Maintained consistent work levels by establishing large customer base and continuous pipeline of deliveries.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.

Education

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy And Pastoral Care -

Chaplaincy Australia
Brisbane, QLD
10.2023

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, Disability, And Home & Community

My Path Education
Brisbane, QLD
05.2018

Certificate III - Floristry Operations And Management

Academy of Career Training
Toowoomba, QLD
10.2011

Graduate Certificate - Tourism And Travel Management

Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough, United Kingdom
07.1996

High School Diploma -

Marrara Christian College
Marrara, NT
11.1986

Skills

  • Small Business Operations
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Management and Administration
  • Operations and Financial Management
  • Negotiation and Relationship Building - Client Service
  • Customer Relations
  • Team & Collaboration Orientated
  • Staff Hiring and Employee Development

Timeline

Owner

Mareeba Respite & Care Service
03.2019 - Current

Personal Carer

Blue Care - Tablelands Community Care
07.2018 - 03.2019

Home Care Worker

Cairns And Hinterland Hospital & Health Service
07.2016 - 07.2018

Owner Operator

Mareeba Roses
03.2006 - 03.2016

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy And Pastoral Care -

Chaplaincy Australia

Certificate III in Individual Support - Ageing, Disability, And Home & Community

My Path Education

Certificate III - Floristry Operations And Management

Academy of Career Training

Graduate Certificate - Tourism And Travel Management

Farnborough College of Technology

High School Diploma -

Marrara Christian College
Nicole Dixon-Mills