Rangiora Knap
Mount Sheridan
Summary
Motivated individual with a keen interest in mining and civil construction operations, seeking to join Endacom as a heavy machinery operator. Safety-focused and have a fair understanding of WHS systems and processes. Committed to developing skills in tunnelling and operating various heavy equipment, with the goal of advancing to higher levels of responsibility in the industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Linfox
08.2024 - Current
- Operate Heavy Combination (HC) and Heavy Rigid (HR) trucks in compliance with safety regulations and traffic laws
- Deliver freight to designated locations, optimising routes to meet delivery schedules and time constraints
- Manage cargo loading and unloading, ensuring proper securing of loads for safe transit
- Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections, maintaining accurate records of vehicle condition and freight compliance
- Maintain delivery logs, documenting mileage, fuel usage, and any incidents encountered during transport
- Communicate effectively with dispatch and team members to provide updates on delivery status and resolve any issues
- Provide excellent customer service as a representative of Linfox, ensuring customer satisfaction and addressing concerns promptly
- Successfully navigated challenging weather conditions in order to maintain on-time delivery rates without compromising safety or cargo integrity.
Business support officer
Capa Care Services Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: NDIS Services provider providing supports to people with disabilities
- Business support to the operations management of Capa Care Services
- NDIS Services provider providing supports to people with disabilities
- Supported executive-level staff by handling complex scheduling needs and managing confidential information discreetly.
- Streamlined internal communications by creating clear channels for information sharing among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful execution of strategic initiatives.
Residential House Manager
Catalyst Child and Family Services
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Residential Out of Home Care Crises Accommodation
- Manage residential houses, responsible for day-to-day care, WHS compliancy, adherence to policy and procedures both organisational and departmental
- Provide support and supervision to a large team of Care Practitioners that provide direct support to young people in care, taking a leadership role in in modelling effective work practice and working towards the therapeutic case plan goals of each young person
- Manage rostering of staff and processing of team’s timesheets
- Responsible for management of files and paperwork to comply with regularly updated service agreements, adjusted programme operations and ongoing referrals of new clients
- Experience in managing residential settings with children and young people who have complex and difficult emotional and behavioural issues, extensive experience working in residential care
- Participate in recruitment of new staff, training of new staff and inductions into the placement houses
- Attend stakeholder meetings including schools, child safety, families, and other external services relevant to client network supports
- Act in the Residential Programme Managers role as and when required to manage entire Cairns program
- Residential Out of Home Care Crises Accommodation
Care Practitioner
Catalyst Child and Family Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Residential Out of Home Care Crises Accommodation
- Work with children and young people with complex and difficult emotional and behavioural issues within a residential care context
- Understanding of the impact of abuse and neglect on children, their families, and caregivers
- Use skills and experienced to manage escalations of behaviour and challenging or confronting responses from children and young people
- Proficient written and oral communication skills, to complete daily shift reports and other essential reports and forms, in a timely manner
- Provide daily care of children and young people, including all tasks of daily living, such as assistance with hygiene, preparation of nutritious food, nurturing and affectionate care, bedtime routines, chores, homework, attendance at sporting and cultural activities, and others as directed
- Engage with children and young people in age and developmentally appropriate ways, to provide structured, enjoyable activities
- Engage with the family members of the children and young people, supervise family contact, and assist in the maintenance of appropriate family relationships
- Implement all policies and procedures, particularly in relation to maintaining the residential house, all files and other paperwork
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding the child or young person’s information and that of their family
- Residential Out of Home Care Crises Accommodation
Youth development Officer
Endeavour Foundation
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Out of Home Care Sector
- Support children and young people to participate in decisions that affect their lives
- Experience and understanding of the child protection system and the issues facing children and their families, in particular where there is a disability, dual disabilities and trauma
- Experience supporting children and young people within a trauma informed framework
- Deliver person centred therapeutic based supports to children and young people aligned with personal plans, care plans and case plans in line with practice manual
- Operate as a key worker for a child or young person as allocated by relevant Manager
- Attended Stakeholder Meetings and actively participated in the development of plans for youth
- Problem solving skills to successfully identify problems develop solutions and implement these using a logical and systematic approach
- Respect and uphold the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of individuals in all aspects of their lives
- Consult with children and young people wherever possible as well as their family and/or guardian to ensure participation in decisions that affect their lives
- Complete all reporting requirements within predefined timeframes
- Out of Home Care Sector
- Recruited trained, and supervised volunteers to assist with program implementation while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Support Worker
Edmen Staffing Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: Transitioned from Edmen to Endeavour - Youth work (OOHC) and Disability Care
- Deliver person centered therapeutic based supports to children and young people aligned with personal plans, care plans and case plans in line with practice manual
- Complete ABC Data Sheets, Progress Notes and Reports in line with requirements of the role
- Participate in team activities to ensure team goals and goals for children and young people are achieved
- Provide training and assistance to other members of the team in procedures to ensure optimal service standards are achieved
- Complete all administration functions in a timely manner to ensure the operational needs of the organisation are met
- Transitioned from Edmen to Endeavour - Youth work (OOHC) and Disability Care
Store person/parts coordinator
ATLAS COPCO
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Maintaining stock levels and input into SAP
- Putting together mining machinery service packs
- Delivery of parts to mines
- Ordering parts using parts software’s, parts interpreter
- Unloading/loading freight from trucks using forklift and storing accordingly in to warehouse
- Optimised storage solutions within the warehouse space to maximise efficiency and ease of access to commonly needed items.
Machine/Plant Operator
FULTON HOGAN
12.2012 - 03.2013
- Company Overview: POPLAR LANE QUARRY
- Operate Heavy Mobile Equipment (Loader, 777 Haul Truck, Rock Breaker, and other mobile equipment, water cart truck
- Participate during product extraction by loading and hauling of andesite rocks within pit for production
- Operate Process Plants from Main Plant Control Room (Wash & Crushing plants, Weighbridge, etc)
- Basic plant maintenance and repairs for both fixed and mobile plants when required, by greasing, changing screens, attending to blockages, etc
- Managing Quarry Water Treatment Facility
- Carrying out required tasks in compliance with OH&S policies, procedures, and legislation, which includes participation in site safety meetings
- POPLAR LANE QUARRY
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
Truck Operator HC
KAHURANGI TRANSPORT
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Part-time operating 6-wheeler Tractor Unit with 3 axle 44ft Semi Trailer delivering bread long haul
- Loading & unloading
Machine Operator/Water Cart Truck Driver (road ranger gearbox) HR HC
ADECCO RECRUITMENT
08.2012 - 12.2012
- 14 weeks subcontracting to Fulton Hogan, Poplar Lane Quarry
- Operating Dump Trucks within extraction team
- Operating 3 axle water cart truck for dust control
- Maintaining stockpiles in loader
Yard Coordinator MR HR & HC
TR GROUP LIMITED
02.2012 - 06.2012
- General truck maintenance and repair of trucks and trailers in preparation for rental to customers
- Relocating fleet trucks between branches, service repairers and customers
- Developed contingency plans to address unexpected challenges or disruptions in day-to-day operations.
Freight MR & HR Truck Operator
MAINFREIGHT
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Delivery and pickup of general freight to industrial business, and public within Tauranga CBD and wider regional area
- Loading and unloading freight with forklift
- Utilised GPS technology effectively for accurate navigation and real-time updates on traffic patterns, ensuring smooth transport operations.
- Maintained high safety standards through regular vehicle inspections and adherence to company protocols.
Respite Care Service House 16yrs and older, Support Worker
SPECTRUM CARE TRUST
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provide support and care for six different service users with disabilities, challenging behaviours with low - high needs, allowing their families a break
- Manage Staff and Rosters whilst Managers take their breaks
- Use lifting equipment and assistive devices as and when required
- Wear, use, maintain and care for any Personal Protective Clothing and / or Equipment provided and report any defects
Duty Manager
GREERTON LODGE MOTEL
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Family-owned business
- Full time and over the years as and when required
- Family-owned business
Dangerous Goods Truck Operator (NZ Dangerous Good License)
CHEM COURIERS - MAINFREIGHT
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Drop off and pickup of dangerous goods
- Handled according to Dangerous Goods Guidelines, Laws and Regulations related
Palliative Care Assistant in Nursing
Ian and Merle Carter
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Provide Support and comfort to Merle in her home until passing
Palliative Care Assistant in Nursing
WAIPUNA HOSPICE
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Provide support and comfort to individuals with Cancer
Community Support Worker
NGATI RANGINUI SOCIAL SERVICES
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Provide Support to the Elderly, carrying out Personal Care and Household tasks in their homes
Education
National Certificate Commercial Road Transport -
BAY OF PLENTY POLYTECHNIC
Tauranga, NZ01.2011
National Certificate Community Support Services -
CAREER FORCE
Tauranga, NZ01.2010
National Certificate in Business Management -
TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA
Tauranga, NZ01.2009
National Certificate Food and Beverage -
TRADE AND COMMERCE
Tauranga, NZ01.2002
Year 13 University Entrance -
TAURANGA GIRLS COLLEGE
Tauranga, NZ01.2001
Skills
- QLD HC Open Driver’s License
- National License to perform high risk work
- Forklift Licence
- QLD Construction Induction white card
- Articulated Trucks
- Rigid Trucks
- New Zealand Drivers Licenses
- New Zealand Drivers Endorsements
- Dump Trucks
- Caterpillar 771
- Caterpillar 770
- Caterpillar 777
- Komatsu 465
- Articulated Dump Truck
- Doosan
- Volvo
- Loader
- Hitachi 230
- Excavator
- Crushing Plant Control
- Synchro Gear Box
- Non synchro Gear Box
- Road Ranger
- I-Shift
- Automated Gear Box
- Semi
- Truck and Trailer
- B- Train
- Swing lift Configurations
- Safe driving
Training
- QLD Open Heavy Combination License (HC)
- Moxy License
- RIIMO337E – Conduct articulated haul truck operations
- White Card
- CPCCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in construction industry
- CPR and Basic First Aid Certificates, HLTAID003 - Provide first aid, 05/15/23, HLTAID002 - Provide basic emergency life support, 05/15/23, HLTAID001 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 07/22/22
- Working with Children Blue Card, 04/10/23
- Community Support Services Certificate, NZQA Careerforce, 2010
- Skill360 Cultural Awareness in Communities, Skill360, 2015
- Certificate in Autism, NZQA Careerforce, 2010
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Mental Health First Aid Australia, 2014
- Therapeutic Intervention Crises Trained (TCI), Endeavour, 2014
- MAYBO Conflict management, Assault avoidance, disengagement and holding for care, Endeavour, 2016
- Positive behaviour support certificate, Department of communities, child safety and disability services, 2016
- Diploma in Community Services Work, Tafe, 2016
- Volatile substance Misuse Training, Yeti, 2020
- Hope and Healing Modules, Queensland Framework working for children and young people living in residential care, 2019
- National Certificate Commercial Road Transport, BAY OF PLENTY POLYTECHNIC, 2011, Tauranga, NZ
- National Certificate Community Support Services, CAREER FORCE, 2010, Tauranga, NZ
- National Certificate in Business Management, TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA, 2009, Tauranga, NZ
- National Certificate Food and Beverage, TRADE AND COMMERCE, 2002, Tauranga, NZ
- Year 13 University Entrance, TAURANGA GIRLS COLLEGE, 2001, Tauranga, NZ
Timeline
Truck Driver
Linfox
08.2024 - Current
Business support officer
Capa Care Services Pty Ltd
01.2022 - 07.2024
Residential House Manager
Catalyst Child and Family Services
01.2017 - 01.2022
Care Practitioner
Catalyst Child and Family Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
Youth development Officer
Endeavour Foundation
01.2014 - 01.2016
Support Worker
Edmen Staffing Solutions
01.2014 - 12.2014
Store person/parts coordinator
ATLAS COPCO
01.2013 - 12.2014
Machine/Plant Operator
FULTON HOGAN
12.2012 - 03.2013
Truck Operator HC
KAHURANGI TRANSPORT
11.2012 - 03.2013
Machine Operator/Water Cart Truck Driver (road ranger gearbox) HR HC
ADECCO RECRUITMENT
08.2012 - 12.2012
Yard Coordinator MR HR & HC
TR GROUP LIMITED
02.2012 - 06.2012
Freight MR & HR Truck Operator
MAINFREIGHT
11.2011 - 02.2012
Dangerous Goods Truck Operator (NZ Dangerous Good License)
CHEM COURIERS - MAINFREIGHT
09.2011 - 11.2011
Respite Care Service House 16yrs and older, Support Worker
SPECTRUM CARE TRUST
01.2009 - 01.2012
Palliative Care Assistant in Nursing
Ian and Merle Carter
01.2008 - 01.2009
Palliative Care Assistant in Nursing
WAIPUNA HOSPICE
01.2007 - 01.2008
Duty Manager
GREERTON LODGE MOTEL
01.2004 - 01.2012
Community Support Worker
NGATI RANGINUI SOCIAL SERVICES
01.2001 - 01.2007
National Certificate Community Support Services -
CAREER FORCE
National Certificate in Business Management -
TE WANANGA O AOTEAROA
National Certificate Food and Beverage -
TRADE AND COMMERCE
Year 13 University Entrance -
TAURANGA GIRLS COLLEGE
National Certificate Commercial Road Transport -
BAY OF PLENTY POLYTECHNIC
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