Overview
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Yvette Parsons

Yvette Parsons

Carer
Crookwell ,NSW

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Carer

Rebecca Betz
Fullerton NSW 2583
04.2019 - 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.

Personal Carer

Brianne Freeman
Bowral, NSW
05.1986 - Current

Started looking after Brie when she was 5 months of age , was her Nanny for 7 years and after that was her carer on and off over the years . Brie has bipolar and some other problems

Carer

Uniting Care
Crookwell
03.2022 - 04.2024
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Used adaptive equipment like lifts walkers wheelchairs safely efficiently improving accessibility mobility independence.

Owner /Director

AJ&YL Parsons Earthmoving
Crookwell
01.2000 - 08.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Cook

Crookwell Hotel Motel
Crookwell, NSW
03.1997 - 12.2005
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
  • Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
  • Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
  • Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the kitchen staff by fostering a collaborative environment focused on meeting high standards of quality and efficiency.
  • Contributed to positive guest experiences by accommodating special dietary needs and requests.
  • Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
  • Supported kitchen staff training and development, leading to increased productivity and efficiency.
  • Tasted, smelled, and pierced food with fork to verify sufficient cooking.
  • Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
  • Adhered to recipe guidelines while demonstrating creativity in plating and garnishing dishes for enhanced visual appeal.
  • Ensured adherence to dietary restrictions like gluten-free or vegan options without compromising taste or presentation.
  • Mentored junior cooks in refining their culinary skills through hands-on guidance during meal preparation processes.
  • Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
  • Continuously updated personal knowledge about ingredient trends, nutritional demands/preferences resulting in well-informed adjustments to recipes.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop new menu items based on customer feedback and preferences.
  • Developed relationships with local suppliers to obtain freshest ingredients available.
  • Achieved cost efficiency by implementing effective budgeting and resource allocation strategies in the kitchen.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed strict standards for food handling and safety, minimizing risks to customers.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Prepared and served various food items in fast-paced Type environment.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.

Deli Assistant

Coles Supermarket
Kuranda, QLD
01.1984 - 05.1986
  • Assisted with training new employees on deli procedures, helping maintain a consistent level of service across all staff members.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Utilized safe food handling techniques when preparing, storing, and displaying products to reduce waste and minimize risk of contamination.
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.

Education

Year 10 -

Engadine High School
Engadine, NSW
12.1983

Skills

  • Dementia Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Recreational Activities
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Nutrition management
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Compassionate Care
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Emotional Support
  • CPR Certified
  • Dressing assistance
  • Exercise Encouragement
  • Time Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Meal Preparation
  • Elderly Care
  • Special Needs Care
  • Housekeeping
  • Patient Care
  • Relationship Building
  • Patient Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Ethics
  • First aid and safety
  • Client Transportation
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Problem-Solving
  • Care Plan Management
  • Incident Reporting
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Behavior redirection
  • PPE Usage
  • Client documentation
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Assessments
  • End of life care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Infection Control
  • Cooking meals
  • Physical Stamina
  • Clear Communication
  • Personal Care Worker
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid Certification
  • Care Planning
  • Injury Prevention
  • Client Records Management
  • Attentive to People
  • Medication Management
  • Wound Care
  • Medical chart documentation

Timeline

Carer

Uniting Care
03.2022 - 04.2024

Personal Carer

Rebecca Betz
04.2019 - Current

Owner /Director

AJ&YL Parsons Earthmoving
01.2000 - 08.2021

Cook

Crookwell Hotel Motel
03.1997 - 12.2005

Personal Carer

Brianne Freeman
05.1986 - Current

Deli Assistant

Coles Supermarket
01.1984 - 05.1986

Year 10 -

Engadine High School
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