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Solomona Mataia

Upper Coomera,QLD

Summary

Caring Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a wealth of life experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder and Director of TUFF COCONUT

TUFF COCONUT PTY LTD
08.2012 - Current
  • TUFF COCONUT PTY - A specialist in customised headwear.
  • Sales Manager: Established long-term relationships with customers, wholesalers and sponsored teams.
  • Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
  • Proactive product development.


Residential Youth Worker

HOPE Support Services
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provide day to day care for young people
  • Maintain the home environment
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
  • Manage challenging behaviours
  • Report on web-based systems
  • Liaise with stakeholders
  • Implement principles and strategies to role model, mentor and teach clients


Forklift Driver

Nupure Water
09.2019 - 04.2021
  • Loading and unloading trucks with Twin Tyne Forklift
  • Receiving and dispatching of goods
  • Goods handling, picking, packing, storage of goods using RF barcode inventory software
  • Operate materials handling equipment in accordance with operator instructions and safety practices
  • Maintain work areas and working equipment to comply with workplace health and safety requirements
  • Report problems identified in relation to workplace health and safety issues to supervisor
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.

Delivery Driver and Dispatcher

TOLL
08.2016 - 08.2020
  • Multi-drop deliveries to clients
  • Exceptional customer service skills and capacity to develop successful internal and external working relations
  • Daily planning of most efficient and fastest route across Brisbane and Gold Coast area
  • Pre and post-trip inspections of vehicle to comply with workplace health and safety requirements

Truck Driver, Fabrication Worker and Machine Operator

PCD/Vulcan Steel
01.2010 - 07.2016

Security Officer and Crowd Controller

01.2005 - 01.2018
  • Asset Protection Systems Security
  • Observing and monitoring individual and crowd behavior
  • Identifying and responding to potential threats and incidents
  • Communicating effectively with Venue Guests, staff, subcontractors and co-workers
  • Maintaining safety of persons, property and premises
  • Provide First Aid when required3

Education

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

Institute of Pacific Australia
Loganholme, QLD
02.2019

Skills

  • Workplace Safety
  • Family Communication
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Relationship Building
  • Incident Reports
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Emotional Support
  • Appointment Management

Additional Information

  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, issued Oct 2023.
  • Licences: Full QLD Car License, Forklift License, HR License, OHS White Card # 2005859, Licence to Perform High Risk Work # 0003260099

Languages

English
Full Professional
Samoan
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Forklift Driver

Nupure Water
09.2019 - 04.2021

Residential Youth Worker

HOPE Support Services
04.2019 - 08.2019

Delivery Driver and Dispatcher

TOLL
08.2016 - 08.2020

Co-Founder and Director of TUFF COCONUT

TUFF COCONUT PTY LTD
08.2012 - Current

Truck Driver, Fabrication Worker and Machine Operator

PCD/Vulcan Steel
01.2010 - 07.2016

Security Officer and Crowd Controller

01.2005 - 01.2018

Certificate IV in Youth Work -

Institute of Pacific Australia

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