Georja Dowell
Cootamundra
Summary
Professional and caring disability support worker with a passion for improving quality of life for the disadvantaged. Friendly, patient and a great communicator, I am experienced in providing support for clients, such as cooking, cleaning, dressing, administering medications and helping them lead a full life out in the community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
11.2021 - Current
- Personal hygiene
- Oral care
- Stoma care
- Bowel care
- Peg feed
- Webster administration
- Home duties
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Computer skills
- Community access
- Manual handling skills
Hospitality Worker
South West Fuel Centre
05.2019 - Current
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Completed over successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of each shift.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained espresso equipment and performed minor repairs to keep coffee machines functioning properly.
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
- Displayed calm and friendly demeanor when addressing and resolving customer issues and complaints.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Home Care Provider
Australian Unity
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Domestic assistance - Cleaning, washing, bed making, cooking.
- Community access - Shopping, Outings, Appointments
- Personal care - Showering, dressing, grooming
- Webster administration
Retail Cashier
Woolworths
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
- Operated cash register to record all transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cootamundra High School
Cootamundra05.2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Exceptional customer service and outgoing
- Time management
- Food preparation and safety
- Medication training
- Flexible and Reliable
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Australian Unity
03.2023 - 05.2023
Disability Support Worker
Northcott Disability Services
11.2021 - Current
Hospitality Worker
South West Fuel Centre
05.2019 - Current
Retail Cashier
Woolworths
02.2017 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Cootamundra High School
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