Rachael Blacket
MODBURY HEIGHTS,SA
Summary
I'm an energetic and self-motivated individual seeking a casual or part-time role in a physically demanding, fast-paced, outdoor environment. With a background in aged care, I bring a strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to working as part of a team. I live an active lifestyle and thrive when combining physical work with time outdoors. I’m eager to take on a new challenge that pushes me physically and allows me to contribute to meaningful, hands-on work alongside like-minded people.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Hand
Bene Aged Care
St Agnes, SA
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of kitchen area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared and served meals efficiently, focusing on dietary requirements and preferences of residents.
- Supported team members in high-pressure situations, demonstrating leadership and effective communication skills.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline operations and improve meal service delivery.
- Managed inventory and supplies, monitoring stock levels to prevent shortages.
- Maintained an organized and sanitized space at all times.
Nanny
Private Family
Wynn Vale, SA
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Supervised and cared for 7 children aged 2-14 in a private family, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
- Promoted positive behavior and conflict resolution among children to decrease discipline issues by 28%
- Prepared the meals for the family ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Instructed children with proper hygiene and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Organized children's schedules and ensured timely completion of tasks such as homework, bath and bedtime.
- Developed positive relationships with the children's parents and other family members, ensuring open communication and collaboration.
Swimming Instructor
Bluefit
Sailsbury, SA
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Planning swimming lessons that consider the student's abilities and progressive development.
- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities.
- Assessing the progress of the students and adjusting teaching programs accordingly.
- Assisting more experienced swimmers to enhance their swimming abilities.
- Identifying incorrect swimming techniques and correcting students accordingly.
- Monitoring students to prevent accidents and injuries.
Grocery Team Member
Woolworths
Marden, SA
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted in unloading trucks containing deliveries for fresh and frozen grocery items.
- Trained new staff members on proper use of equipment and processes related to stocking merchandise.
- General warehouse duties.
- Manual lifting through regular product sorting.
- Operated a manual pallet jack to move stock throughout the warehouse.
- Assembled and disassembled pallets for merchandise distribution and storage.
- Demonstrated good use of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to complete tasks accurately.
- Maintained a clean and organized warehouse floor.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Year 11
Marden Senior College
Adelaide11-2020
Some College (No Degree) - VET course- Swimming & Water Safety Course
Southern Education
AustraliaSkills
- Strong physical strength and stamina
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Fast, adaptable learner
- Effective communicator
- Leadership qualities
- Safety awareness
- Attention to detail
- Trained in CPR and first aid
- Police clearance
- Driver's license
- White Card
Affiliations
- I run a snorkeling and free-diving group in Adelaide for women, teaching essential diving skills while providing a safe space to socialize and meet like-minded individuals.
Certification
- White Card
- Police clearance
- First aid and CPR training
- Driver's license
- WWCC
Timeline
Kitchen Hand
Bene Aged Care
12.2024 - Current
Swimming Instructor
Bluefit
11.2023 - 10.2024
Nanny
Private Family
06.2021 - 01.2025
Grocery Team Member
Woolworths
01.2020 - 10.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Year 11
Marden Senior College
Some College (No Degree) - VET course- Swimming & Water Safety Course
Southern Education
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