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Jessica Good

Palmerston North,Terrace End

Summary

  • Caring, empathetic and passionate nutrition graduate with a desire to help and support others.
  • Hard-working, adaptable team player with 4 years of experience providing a wide range of support for adults with disabilities.
  • Competent planner, organiser and deliverer with experience in catering and cake design.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Private Care
12.2022 - Current
  • Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Helped client manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Assisted client in attending appointments, gym/exercise facilities, shopping venues and entertainment events.
  • Promoted community integration by providing physical, emotional and social support.
  • Provided full training for new staff which involved teaching safe physical handling of client (e.g. transferring and exercises), teaching assistance of clients daily living needs, home/environment maintenance and general workplace protocols.

Support Worker

Healthcare NZ
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted clients in community outings and integration by aiding in transportation and additional social support.
  • Provided clients with the additional physical and social support to complete daily tasks such as cleaning and meal preparation.
  • Assisted clients with personal cares such as showering and toileting.
  • Added clients in developing higher levels of independence and self-efficacy.
  • Trained new staff by teaching safe physical handling of clients (e.g. transferring and exercises), structure of client routines teaching assistance of clients daily living needs, home/environment maintenance and general workplace protocols.

Caregiver

Metlifecare
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Involvement in training new staff showing them how to complete daily tasks and meet clients overall needs.

Volunteer

Re: Store
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.

Take-Out Server

Winnie's Takeaway
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
  • Processed customer payments and balanced cash drawers.
  • Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
  • Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food to uphold proper health standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition

Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ
11.2023

Skills

  • Adaptable
  • Resourceful
  • Empathetic
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Interacting with people
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership

Accomplishments

  • Head Girl at Cornerstone Christian School (2017)
  • Deputy Head Girl at Cornerstone Christian School (2018)
  • Achieved a 'Heart of Gold Award' for demonstrating the core values of teamwork, respect, integrity and passion (2019)
  • Club Executive and President of Massey University Christian Fellowship (2021 - 2023)

Additional Information

Hobby baker, cake maker, nutrition related content creator (see website link for food Instagram page)


Experience using the 'FoodWorks' system through nutrition studies at Massey University.


Experience self catering for numerous Massey University Christian Fellowship events for between 20 - 70 people.


Specific Job Related Qualifications:

  • Completed internal paper: 'Practising food safety methods in a food business under supervision' at an NZQA Level 2 (Standard 167).
  • Completed internal paper: 'Analyse issues related to the provision of food for people with specific food needs' at an NZQA Level 2 (Standard 91299).


Timeline

Support Worker

Private Care
12.2022 - Current

Support Worker

Healthcare NZ
07.2021 - 12.2022

Volunteer

Re: Store
01.2021 - 02.2022

Caregiver

Metlifecare
01.2019 - 02.2022

Take-Out Server

Winnie's Takeaway
11.2017 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition

Massey University

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