Tara Newman
Ningi,QLD
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Carer
Bluecare
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized living environment for patients, promoting overall well-being and satisfaction.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living tasks.
- Assisted in medication management for timely administration and accurate dosing, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments and social engagements, supporting patient independence and community involvement.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Manager
BWS
01.2020 - 08.2022
- 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.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Assistant Manager
ALH Group
09.2014 - 01.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Education
Individual Support Age Care - Certificate III Individual Support
Axiom College
Brisbane, QLD09-2022
Skills
- Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Recreational activities
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate care
- Housekeeping tasks
- CPR certified
- Meal preparation
- Palliative care
- Toileting assistance
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- COVID-19 safety policies
Timeline
Personal Carer
Bluecare
05.2023 - Current
Manager
BWS
01.2020 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager
ALH Group
09.2014 - 01.2022
Individual Support Age Care - Certificate III Individual Support
Axiom College
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