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Peggy Hunt

Summary

Experienced part-time North Coast Community College trainee with 9 months of valuable experience in palliative care at an aged care facility. Qualified in providing day-to-day care and support for clients of all age ranges and abilities.

Focused on delivering the best possible care through effective communication, problem-solving, and personalized support. Passionate about enhancing lives through creative therapies, particularly music and arts therapy, and committed to integrating these methods into future practice. Seeking part-time or full-time opportunities in a dynamic care setting to make a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Aged Care Worker

Baptist Care
02.2024 - 10.2024
  • Assisted residents with daily living tasks, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases within the facility.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.

Waitress

Burrito Bar
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Working serving tables and taking orders I would often be left to supervise younger co-workers and understand not only the food menus but also the variety of drinks and how my older co-workers conducted responsible service to customers
  • This job was the leading reason for me wanting to attain my RSA
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new menu items and incorporating them into knowledgeable recommendations for guests.

Waitress

Coffee Club
02.2021 - 09.2021
  • Working 9-5 every week cleaning, tending to tables and dishwashing alongside many other side jobs
  • I was constantly working on my feet at a fast pace
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.

Assistant director

Theatre Theatre
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Starting as a student for Angela Mitchel at the age of 7, I later on started working under her management from the age of 13- 15 as an assistant director/ young supervisor and stage guide for students ages 5- 12
  • The job also included cleaning of the theatre and front desk work, sorting fees from parents
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Work experience

Red Inc: Disability help and care
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Working under the supervision of other social workers, I would get to know and tend to the needs of participants
  • Learning basic sign language and getting to know the amazing participants and made me realize my passion for working with people

Education

Certificate Three - Individual Care And Support

North Coast Community College
Alstonville, NSW
02-2025

Year 12 - ATAR Recipient

Trinity Catholic College
01.2023

St Carthage's Primary School
Lismore, NSW
01.2017

Skills

  • Dedicated worker
  • Confident in Mobility assistance (trained with lifters)
  • Genuine and Compassionate care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Incident reporting
  • Behavioural management
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Emotional support
  • End-of-life care
  • Toileting support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Dementia care
  • Feeding assistance

Awards

Principles award for outstanding care taking, 2021, Work experience noted by Red Inc staff

Additionaldetails - License

Withholds a P2 car license

Interests

  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Reading
  • Music
  • Dancing
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • I like working with my hands and fixing things
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail

Timeline

Aged Care Worker

Baptist Care
02.2024 - 10.2024

Waitress

Burrito Bar
03.2023 - 10.2023

Waitress

Coffee Club
02.2021 - 09.2021

Work experience

Red Inc: Disability help and care
01.2021 - 01.2021

Assistant director

Theatre Theatre
01.2020 - 03.2021

Certificate Three - Individual Care And Support

North Coast Community College

Year 12 - ATAR Recipient

Trinity Catholic College

St Carthage's Primary School

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