Tarnie Poidevin
Rochester,VIC
Summary
Kind and compassionate professional with extensive experience in personal care and customer service roles, notably with Bupa Aged Care. Excelled in providing emotional support and grooming assistance, enhancing client wellbeing. Demonstrates strong teamwork and effective communication. Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence and quality of life. Caring, compassionate and empathetic with a passion for helping others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness like showering, toileting, grooming
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Use of lifting machines and other transfer machines like stand up lifter, sara steady, overhead lifter etc.
In Home Service Assistant
Benetas
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Visiting clients homes and doing their general cleaning
- Taking clients shopping and to their appointments
- communicating effectively with clients and building a trusting relationship with them
Bartender
Junction
12.2020 - 12.2021
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Team Member
KFC
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Managing cash and EFTPOS payments
- Customer service
- Stock control
- Taking orders
- Food handling and preparing meals
Education
Diploma - Nursing
GoTafe
Echuca, VIC2025
Certificate III - Individual Support
Bendigo Tafe
Bendigo, VIC02.2022
High School Diploma -
Echuca Secondary College
Echuca, VIC09.2019
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Person centred care
- Meal Assistance
- Behaviour redirection
- Experience using transfer/lifting machines
- Communication
- Empathetic
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Bupa Aged Care
06.2022 - Current
In Home Service Assistant
Benetas
03.2022 - 05.2022
Bartender
Junction
12.2020 - 12.2021
Team Member
KFC
05.2018 - 10.2020
Diploma - Nursing
GoTafe
Certificate III - Individual Support
Bendigo Tafe
High School Diploma -
Echuca Secondary College