Georgia Pollock
Hamilton,Fairfield
Summary
I am a student at the University of Waikato, studying a bachelor of science, majoring in psychology and minoring in forensic psychology. I currently work part time as specialist support worker with people with disabilities, and I find this to be very rewarding work. In the past I have worked in hospitality which provided me with great communication skills, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and adaptability to fast paced environments. These are now skills I regularly use in my current employment alongside many others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Community Living Trust
11.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- De-escalated problem behaviours
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Worked in a variety of different houses, each with different support needs
- Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
- Supported clients to meet their cultural needs
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
Aged Assistance Carer
WINZ
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Personal Care
- Medication Management
- Companionship
- Consoling Family Members
Traffic Controller
Fulton Hogan Waikato
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Coordinating traffic and pedestrians to ensure delays are minimised and safety is established
- Identifying hazards and setting up safe work spaces for road-workers and project management staff
- Communicating with project management as well as the general pubic where applicable
- Manage day to day work zone setup, maintenance and pack down
- Diffuse situations whereby individuals become angry and frustrated
Front of House/Barista
The Coffee Gallery
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Take/Serve Orders
- Bake Goods
- Till/Cash Up
- Clean Cafe
- Kitchen Hand
- Barista
Front of House Waitress
Workman's Cafe Bar
09.2018 - 11.2021
- Take/Serve Orders
- Prep Food
- Till/Cash Up
- Clean Restaurant
- Kitchen Hand
- Attend Bar
Education
Bachelor of Science - Specialisation in Medicinal Chemistry
University of Auckland
Auckland, NZBachelor of Science - Majoring in Psychology, Minoring in Forensic Psych
University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ11.2024
New Zealand Certificate - Health And Wellbeing (Support Work) (Level 3)
Careerforce- Te Pukenga
02.2024
New Zealand Certificate - Health And Wellbeing (Level 2)
Careerforce- Te Pukenga
New Zealand 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Girls' College
Hamilton, NZ11.2019
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Conflict Resolution
- Good Listening and Communication skills
- Hard Worker
- Excellent Time Management
- Honest and Reliable
- Culturally Competent
- Attention To Detail
- Open-minded
- Team Player
- Positive Attitude
HOBBIES
I enjoy reading, hiking, farming, arts and crafts, playing and creating music, and spending time with family and friends.
REFERENCES
Kim Arnott- Specialist Support staff (Level 4) at Community Living Trust
Phone number: 027 856 6606
Email address: Kimarnott44@gmail.com
Naz Madden-Coates- Line Manager at Community Living Trust
Phone number: 021 568 455
Email address: Naz.madden-coates@communityliving.org.nz
Jesmond Anne Zinsli- Caretaker
Phone number: 021 846 135
Email address: jesanddick@hotmail.com
Sydney Workman- Owner/operator of Workman's Cafe Bar
Phone number: 027 352 390
Email address: Worksmanscafebar@gmail.com
Alexandra Jose- Manager and Head Chef of Workman’s Cafe Bar
Phone number: 021 558 002
Email address: vic_jose04@yahoo.com
Tenneille Kinred- Head baker and Chef of The Coffee Gallery
Phone number: 021 047 4041 Email address: tkinred@yahoo.com
Keith Manunui- Waikato Dairy Farmer
Phone number: 027 716 8480
Email address: kgmanunui@xtra.co.nz
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Community Living Trust
11.2022 - Current
Aged Assistance Carer
WINZ
05.2022 - 07.2022
Traffic Controller
Fulton Hogan Waikato
11.2021 - 02.2022
Front of House/Barista
The Coffee Gallery
02.2021 - 11.2021
Front of House Waitress
Workman's Cafe Bar
09.2018 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Specialisation in Medicinal Chemistry
University of Auckland
Bachelor of Science - Majoring in Psychology, Minoring in Forensic Psych
University of Waikato
New Zealand Certificate - Health And Wellbeing (Support Work) (Level 3)
Careerforce- Te Pukenga
New Zealand Certificate - Health And Wellbeing (Level 2)
Careerforce- Te Pukenga
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Girls' College
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