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Kerry Keegan

San Remo

Summary

I have been a compassionate caregiver for 20 years of experience providing exceptional elderly care for my mother, enhancing her quality of life through daily living assistance and emotional support. Proven ability to manage time effectively and maintain a clean, organized environment while ensuring compliance with medical needs and fostering independence. I also have raised two boys who both has ASD Autism spectrum disorder and generalised anxiety. Completing a short course in positvie Parenting called 123 magic. I used these techniques as well as visual aids, dietary, sports and a wholistic apporoach under the guidance of a specialist paediatrician for many years into their teens and continue to used these techniques now.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Elderly Mother
01.2004 - 07.2024
  • 20 years of experience caring for elderly mum in her own home on a daily basis
  • Taking to and from all appointments, shopping and leisure activities
  • Responsible for and assisted with all paperwork, administration, phone calls as per given power of attorney and Endearing Guardianship rights
  • Assisted with personal care ie toileting, bathing and dressing.
  • Remove dressings and cleaning and redressing wounds ie venous leg ulcers and re-occurring cancer surgeries
  • Assisted My Mother with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted her with her hobbies and things of interest ie potting plants, family history, knitting and sewing projects
  • Assisted with , meal preparation (planing and cooking of all dietary meals), and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting My Mothers personal space.
  • Feed, bathed and maintain health of her pet dog
  • Helpedelped clam and reassure her due to Dementia, Anxiety and Depression

Sales Consultant

Spotlight
01.1998 - 09.1998

Receptionist Administrator

Ultra Tune
09.1993 - 01.1998
  • Answered incoming calls, directing clients to individuals addressing specific needs.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.

Manager

Checkout Fashion Warehouse
09.1992 - 09.1993
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Prepare wages and Staff rosters.
  • open and closing the store
  • Achieving set sales targets.

Retail Buyer's Administration/Reception Assistant

Big W
12.1986 - 04.1991
  • Traveled to store locations to review product mix, obtain feedback and share information.
  • Streamlined the purchasing process, reducing lead times for high-demand products.
  • Enhanced store presentation by creating visually appealing merchandise displays, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
  • Coordinated with marketing team on targeted campaigns based on seasonal trends or specific product launches.

Sales Assistant

Marr's Fabrics
01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Cashier/Customer Service Supervisor

Woolworths
01.1981 - 01.1985
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Education

Diploma of Fine Arts - Fine Arts

Hunter Institute of Technology
Newcastle, NSW

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Novaskill
Tuggerah, NSW

Colour And Design Certificate -

Hornsby College of Tafe
Hornsby, NSW

Statement of Attainment - Computing Skills For The Office

Gosford College of Tafe
Gosford, NSW

Fashion Technology Certificate -

Gosford College of Tafe
Gosford, NSW

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Compassionate care
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Dementia care
  • Team collaboration

Interests

Fine arts

Sewing

Home decorating

Cooking

Family

Gardening

Camping


Timeline

Caregiver

Elderly Mother
01.2004 - 07.2024

Sales Consultant

Spotlight
01.1998 - 09.1998

Receptionist Administrator

Ultra Tune
09.1993 - 01.1998

Manager

Checkout Fashion Warehouse
09.1992 - 09.1993

Retail Buyer's Administration/Reception Assistant

Big W
12.1986 - 04.1991

Sales Assistant

Marr's Fabrics
01.1985 - 01.1986

Cashier/Customer Service Supervisor

Woolworths
01.1981 - 01.1985

Diploma of Fine Arts - Fine Arts

Hunter Institute of Technology

Certificate IV - Training And Assessment

Novaskill

Colour And Design Certificate -

Hornsby College of Tafe

Statement of Attainment - Computing Skills For The Office

Gosford College of Tafe

Fashion Technology Certificate -

Gosford College of Tafe
Kerry Keegan