Danielle Deacon
Lower Hutt,Lower Hutt
Summary
I possess skills in Customer Service, Childcare, and Animal Welfare through my work experience and community involvement over the years. I am seeking an employment opportunity that allows me to gain new skills and forge a career doing what I love.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Bob Scott Retirement Village
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Babysitter
Babysits.nz
08.2018 - Current
- Cared for children ranging in ages from 15 months to 12 years old.
- Provided after-school pick up services: met children at their schools or kindergartens and walked them home, assisted them to cross the road using road safety skills.
- Participated in activities with children which included reading stories and providing emotional support as required.
- Assisting children with their bedtime routine, as per their needs.
- Communicated with parents and kept them up to date on any changes, provided on-call babysitting services if/when needed.
Sales Assistant
Kmart Petone
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Working within the 'Sequence Team' to retrieve and put away stock throughout the shift.
- Ensuring items are shelved in attractive way that is accessible for customers.
- Meeting and greeting customers at the door and being a welcoming and friendly presence.
- Assisting with any other customer service duties that may arise.
Assistant Dog Trainer
A.C.E Dog Training Ltd.
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided support during training classes for dogs of all sizes.
- Demonstrated different holds and restraints in a safe manner for both people and dogs.
- Performed cleaning duties in line with Health & Safety guidelines relevant to Animal Care.
Animal Centre Volunteer
SPCA
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Checking the daily monitoring sheet for each animal to determine their needs.
- Ensuring the correct amount of food is out for the number of animals in care.
- Cleaning/refreshing cages as per the daily monitoring sheet, or as required.
- Understanding and applying hygiene practices for human and animal welfare.
- Providing medical assistance as required e.g. Administering creams and distributing medications, as well as 1:1 monitoring of animals with health problems.
Kitchen Assistant
Pepe's Pizza Parlour
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Customer service duties: greeting customers, taking orders.
- Supporting the surrounding team to meet customer demands, especially during peak service times.
- Food preparation (cutting toppings, using the deep fryer) while complying with the Food Safety Act.
- General cleaning duties (cleaning shelves, mopping floors) to ensure the restaurant was well-presented and hygienic for customers.
- Following all Health and Safety regulations in line with company policy.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals, Level 3) -
Wellington Institute of Technology
Porirua, Wellington06.2020
NCEA Level 3 -
Wa Ora Montessori
Lower Hutt, Wellington01.2019
NCEA Level 2 -
Wa Ora Montessori
Lower Hutt, Wellington01.2018
NCEA Level 1 -
Wa Ora Montessori
Lower Hutt, Wellington01.2017
Skills
- Approachable and friendly nature: I am a social person; I love to meet new people and make them feel welcome and at ease in any environment I have experience working alongside people of all ages and backgrounds and I enjoy being a positive influence on those around me
- Computer literate: Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, as well as Google App Suite: Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides
- Teamwork and communication: I am a real team player and a good sport I enjoy being part of a hardworking, supportive work environment I am a confident communicator and can easily connect with a range of people
- Self-starter & proactive learner: I am committed to developing my work skillset and I seek out learning opportunities wherever possible During my schooling years, I completed certificates in Security, Bartending, Leadership, and Health and Disability care
- Respectful and Compassionate
Accomplishments
- Certificate in Support Needs: Intellectual and Physical – November 2019
- Certificate in Bartending Skills – November 2019
- Certificate in Security – July 2018
- Certificate in Barista Skills – July 2016
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3), Healthcare Assistance - May 2024.
Testimonials
https://www.babysits.nz/babysitter/wellington/800581/
Community Service
- Wa Ora Montessori School, Lower Hutt, Wellington,
Volunteer (various roles), 02/2014, 08/2019. I participated in my High School Community Service programme throughout my schooling years. During this time, I volunteered at the Naenae library, Naenae Kindergarten, Wesleyhaven Retirement Village and Wa Ora Montessori Preschool. The roles involved assisting the Naenae Librarians, supporting the Naenae Kindergarten teachers, acted as support on outings, as well as playing games and reading to the elderly at Wesleyhaven. In addition to this, I did odd jobs for the teachers at Wa Ora Montessori Preschool together with reading and playing with the pre-schoolers. I also supported the special needs unit at Taita College with cooking and baking.
- Girl Guiding New Zealand, Lower Hutt,
New Zealand, Girl Guiding New Zealand, 01/2007, 12/2015. I have been a part of this community for approximately eight years. I went through all of their stages starting as a Pippin moving through Brownies, Guides and leaving in December 2015 as a Ranger.
References
- Sarah-jane Lambie,
Teacher/Sports Coordinator
Onslow Collage
P: 0274775899
E: sarahjane@waora.school.nz
- Rose Langridge,
Teacher
Wa Ora Montessori school
P: 0274547766
E: rose@waora.school.nz
- Melissa Denzler
Deputy Principal
Wellington Girls College
P: 021841948
E: melissa.denzler@wgc.school.nz
Hobbies and Interests
- Baking
- Photography
- Listening to music
- Socializing with people
- Living a nice healthy balanced happy life
- Writing poetry
Timeline
Caregiver
Bob Scott Retirement Village
05.2022 - Current
Sales Assistant
Kmart Petone
02.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Dog Trainer
A.C.E Dog Training Ltd.
11.2020 - 04.2021
Animal Centre Volunteer
SPCA
03.2020 - 07.2020
Kitchen Assistant
Pepe's Pizza Parlour
03.2019 - 06.2019
Babysitter
Babysits.nz
08.2018 - Current
New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals, Level 3) -
Wellington Institute of Technology
NCEA Level 3 -
Wa Ora Montessori
NCEA Level 2 -
Wa Ora Montessori
NCEA Level 1 -
Wa Ora Montessori