Timea Kalofonos
Bronte,NSW
Summary
Adept at enhancing client wellness and independence, I leveraged skills in daily living support and risk management to significantly improve quality of care at Linda Nesporova. As a Sous Chef and Restaurant Manager, I honed my attention to detail and leadership, achieving notable efficiency and client satisfaction. My background spans hands-on support to strategic management, embodying empathy and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
NDSA Support Worker
Linda Nesporova
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for client by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported client to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Support Worker Volunteer
Robert Kartin
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem, dignity and general wellness.
- Safeguarded client well-being by monitoring health conditions, administering medications, and reporting any changes to appropriate medical professionals.
- Helped client manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for client by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Transported client to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Established trusting relationship with clients and professionals through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Developed strong rapport with client by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Coordinated appointment for clients with healthcare providers to promote consistent access to essential medical services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, effectively de-escalating challenging situations while maintaining client safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for the client.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting support plans to better serve them.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Provided emotional support to client, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.
- Assisted client with preparing accounts for tax agent and legal profesionals
Resturant Manager
Baroque
11.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Oversaw inventory management processes to minimize waste and maintain optimal stock levels for seamless operation.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and purchased orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Sous Chef
Golden Sheaf, Christopher Stockdale
10.2004 - 08.2009
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, resulting in reduced food waste and cost savings for the establishment.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
- Led kitchen team during high-volume service times, ensuring seamless operation and guest satisfaction.
Education
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
NSW12-2002
Diploma in Travel And Tourism - Tourism And Travel Management
TAFE NSW
Sydney12-2002
Skills
- Daily living support
- Housekeeping tasks
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transportation assistance
- Attention to detail
- Risk management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Slovak
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
NDSA Support Worker
Linda Nesporova
03.2024 - Current
Support Worker Volunteer
Robert Kartin
03.2022 - 02.2024
Resturant Manager
Baroque
11.2009 - 09.2011
Sous Chef
Golden Sheaf, Christopher Stockdale
10.2004 - 08.2009
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
TAFE NSW
Diploma in Travel And Tourism - Tourism And Travel Management
TAFE NSW
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