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Rebecca Collerson

West Bathurst,NSE

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in compassionate care and dementia support at Carer Husband. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through emotional support and personal hygiene assistance. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently fostering positive relationships and improving client satisfaction. Committed to continual learning and excellence in care delivery.

Experienced with providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals. Utilizes strong communication and problem-solving skills to enhance client well-being. Knowledge of daily living support and emotional guidance to foster comforting environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

2005-2025

Carer Husband
04.2005 - 03.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Home Tutor

Private Tutoring
02.1999 - Current

Enhanced educational outcomes for students through tailored tutoring strategies.

  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation, and encouragement.
  • Developed parent and student relationships by offering interactive assignments for students and parents.
  • Created lesson plans, review worksheets and practice tests to prepare students for weekly tests and quizzes.
  • Communicated with parents and teachers on students' progress.

Personal Carer for Mother

Centrelink
04.2017 - 10.2020
  • Provided emotional support during difficult times, offering companionship and empathy to enhance mental wellbeing.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living such as grooming, dressing, and personal hygiene for increased self-esteem and confidence among patients.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.

Breakfast Cook/waitress

Country Comfort Bathurst
04.2005 - 08.2013
  • Consistently maintained a positive attitude under pressure, fostering a supportive team environment within the kitchen staff.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently preparing and serving high-quality breakfast dishes.
  • Managed inventory levels efficiently, proactively ordering supplies as needed to prevent shortages.
  • Maintained a clean and safe working environment, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.

Sous Chef

Railway Hotel
05.2012 - 06.2016
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.

University Teaching Assistant

CSU Mitchell
02.1996 - 07.1999
  • Served as a reliable resource for students seeking academic guidance, leading to improved confidence and performance in coursework.
  • Ensured efficient use of resources and timely delivery of educational materials.
  • Reviewed student work to ensure clarity and offered actionable feedback for growth.
  • Increased student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.

Office Manager

2MCE-FM
08.1996 - 04.1999
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.

Education

BA Communications (print Journalism) - Digital Communications And Media

CSU Mitchell
Bathurst, NSW
05.1996

Skills

  • Dementia care
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Recreational activities
  • Transportation assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Compassionate care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Emotional support
  • Palliative care
  • Exercise encouragement
  • Toileting assistance

Timeline

Personal Carer for Mother

Centrelink
04.2017 - 10.2020

Sous Chef

Railway Hotel
05.2012 - 06.2016

2005-2025

Carer Husband
04.2005 - 03.2025

Breakfast Cook/waitress

Country Comfort Bathurst
04.2005 - 08.2013

Home Tutor

Private Tutoring
02.1999 - Current

Office Manager

2MCE-FM
08.1996 - 04.1999

University Teaching Assistant

CSU Mitchell
02.1996 - 07.1999

BA Communications (print Journalism) - Digital Communications And Media

CSU Mitchell
Rebecca Collerson