Fit and active, 5'11" Australian background, English is my only language Animal lover (I have a German Shepherd)
Enjoy hikes, being outdoors with nature Broad knowledge and enjoy most music styles Enjoy time with family and friends
Nikki Vann
Seaford,VIC
Summary
Support professional with focus on providing compassionate care and effective assistance to individuals in need. Background in helping clients with daily activities and emotional support, fostering safe and comfortable environment. Helping with daily chores, cooking and cleaning Reliable and friendly team player with strong communication skills and adaptability to changing situations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Worker
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
- Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Help clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhance the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transport clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule. My personal car is a 2023 Kia Sportage , very safe and reliable
- Establish trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Assist clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Be a friendly ear to talk to, good company for my participants to chat to.
Hair and Makeup Artist
Self Employed
09.1995 - Current
- Achieve client satisfaction by providing exceptional hair and makeup services tailored to individual preferences.
- Stay current on trends and innovations within the beauty industry by attending conferences, trade shows, and continuing education courses.
- Ensure a smooth and efficient workflow during high-traffic event days by coordinating with fellow team members, leading to seamless execution of services.
- Maintain a clean workspace compliant with all hygiene regulations as well as taking additional safety precautions due to COVID19.
- Expanded clientele base through consistent delivery of high-quality work paired with excellent customer service skills.
- Collaborated with photographers, models, and stylists for successful fashion shoots, ensuring professional results that met project goals.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments. Staying on time on wedding day through working to pre existing run sheet schedule.
Food Handler and Distributer
Peninsula Larder
02.2019 - 03.2024
- Assisted with food production, packaging, labeling and distribution
- Experience in managing accounts, creating invoices, processing payments through Xero platform
- Consistently maintained a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
- Managerial position, often responding to both positive and negative feedback. Problem solving.
- Packaged and stored food products following proper handling and preservation methods.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering of supplies.
- Improved food safety by diligently following proper food handling procedures and maintaining a clean work environment.
Education
Certificate III Small Business - Small Buisness
Chisholm Tafe
Frankston, VIC09-2017
Skills
- Working with children check
- Police check
- Daily living support
- Health and safety awareness
- Empathetic Guidance
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Recreational activities
- Experience with psychosocial disability clients, as well as neurological disorders
- Clean driving record
Interests
Timeline
Support Worker
Self Employed
01.2024 - Current
Food Handler and Distributer
Peninsula Larder
02.2019 - 03.2024
Hair and Makeup Artist
Self Employed
09.1995 - Current
Certificate III Small Business - Small Buisness
Chisholm Tafe
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