Tara Fernando
Canowindra,NSW
Summary
I aim to find a challenging focused position within an organization offering professional growth for employees based on employee dedication and proven ability. The ideal position would offer long-term commitment and be conducive to professional achievement.
Ideally, the position would be ‘people orientated’, thus enabling me to demonstrate my highly developed communication skills. The position would encompass new challenges and opportunities for applying and developing upon.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Voluntary Assistant
Canowindra Historical Society & Museum
Canowindra, Nsw
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local businesses and schools to promote volunteerism.
Administrative Assistant
Riverside Fresh Produce
Canowindra, Nsw
06.2018 - 02.2024
- Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for confidential documents and records.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
- Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Developed and implemented filing systems, both digital and physical, improving document organization and retrieval efficiency.
Personal Support Worker
Nursing Australia
Melbourne, Vic
04.2010 - 02.2017
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Educated families about the patient's condition and provided support during difficult times.
- Assessed physical condition of patients and identified health problems requiring further medical intervention.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers regarding the status of each client's health.
- Provided emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Personal Support Worker
Athanrye Aged Care
Carrum Downs, Nsw
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients' safety or well-being.
- Prepared meals according to dietary needs of individuals served.
- Organized paperwork related to patient treatments and maintained accurate records.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to staff on an ongoing basis to improve job performance.
- Trained newly hired top talent to fill key positions and maximize productivity.
Education
Statement - Suicide Prevention
Lineline Australia
Cowra, NSW02-2025
First Aid,Level 2
Verto Training Services
Cowra09-2024
Certificate III in Community Services(Aged Care) - Health Care
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC04-2005
Certificate IV - Hospitality Administration And Management
Chisholm Institute
Sydney, NSW01-1997
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Case management
- Emotional support
- Record keeping
- Administrative duties
- File and record keeping
- Email correspondence
- Computer skills
- Administrative tasks
- Call reception
- Microsoft Office Suite
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Voluntary Assistant
Canowindra Historical Society & Museum
02.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Riverside Fresh Produce
06.2018 - 02.2024
Personal Support Worker
Nursing Australia
04.2010 - 02.2017
Personal Support Worker
Athanrye Aged Care
04.2007 - 03.2010
Statement - Suicide Prevention
Lineline Australia
First Aid,Level 2
Verto Training Services
Certificate III in Community Services(Aged Care) - Health Care
Chisholm Institute
Certificate IV - Hospitality Administration And Management
Chisholm Institute
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