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Savahna Barlow

Hastings

Summary

Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to individuals with disabilities. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and ensure client well-being. Strong understanding of personalized care plans and daily living assistance to enhance client quality of life. I am excited about the possibility of working in an environment that is innovatively powering personal growth, built on a foundation of helping people live their best lives - whatever that looks like. An environment that is appreciative of diversity and family connection.


Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Enliven - Presbyterian Support NZ
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.

Activities and Lifestyle Coordinator

Ryman Healthcare
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Increased community engagement through the organization of various social activities and gatherings.
  • Facilitated communication between residents in order to build a sense of camaraderie within the neighbourhood.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when responding to inquiries from members regarding upcoming events or addressing concerns about past activities.
  • Enhanced member satisfaction by implementing diverse and engaging lifestyle programs.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms such as suggestion boxes in order to maintain open dialogue with residents regarding their opinions on programming.
  • Continuously researched industry trends in order to stay current on popular lifestyle themes or event ideas.
  • Collaborated with residents to identify interests and preferences, tailoring programs accordingly.
  • Promoted health and wellness initiatives through the organization of fitness classes and workshops.

Housekeeper

Ryman Healthcare
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Maximized efficiency of housekeeping operations through effective communication with team members and supervisors.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by ensuring thorough cleaning and timely room turnovers.

Bar-person

Clive Hotel
06.2022 - 09.2024

Company Overview: The hotel provides gaming and TAB services, as well as food, alcohol, non alcoholic beverages, live music and entertainment. It also hosts regular groups such as a knitting group, line dancers, cultural groups (Chilean for example), people from the hearing impaired community

  • Memorize orders
  • Trained new team members on standard operating procedures, contributing to an effective workforce.
  • Delivered exceptional service during high-volume periods, maintaining consistent quality despite increased demand.
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, efficiently prioritizing responsibilities based on urgency.
  • Ensured smooth operations by managing inventory levels and restocking supplies as needed.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Work across various shifts.
  • Successfully completed certificate - harmful gambling and harm reduction.
  • Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper handling of payments and tips.
  • Assisted in increasing overall sales through upselling techniques and promoting special offers.
  • Built loyal clientele with friendly, approachable demeanour and exceptional service.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patrons by monitoring behaviour and intervening when necessary.

Cashier/Clerk

Serpentine General Store
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Provide friendly, fast and efficient customer service
  • Memorize products and pricing on popular lines
  • Recallable products and pricing knowledge for great customer assistance
  • Support customers shopping experiences, upsell and suggest
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Process mail
  • Financial transactions, cash, eftpos, online payments
  • Prepare food
  • Daily cleaning

Front of House / Waitress

Golden Dragon Tea House
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provide friendly, fast and efficient customer service
  • Take orders and serve to the correct customers
  • Prepare orders (food and drink) promptly, consistently and to the required standard
  • Financial transactions, cash, eftpos, online payments
  • Clear used glasses, plates etc promptly while not intruding on customers
  • Upsell
  • Daily cleaning, general upkeep of the restaurant area and bathrooms

Chef / Server

Mundijong Fish and Chips
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provide friendly, fast and efficient customer service
  • Take orders in person or over the phone
  • Financial transactions, cash, eftpos, online payments
  • Prepare orders promptly, consistently and to the required standard
  • Use commercial fryers, cookers, and grills
  • Regular sanitation and cleaning

Education

Level 3 Health And Wellbeing - Healthcare

EIT
Taradale, NZ
12-2024

First Aid Certificate - Healthcare

EIT
Taradale, NZ
11-2024

High School Completion Certificate - ATAR

Byford Secondary College
Byford, W.A.
01.2021

Skills

  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Customer service
  • Professionalism
  • Good communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Independence
  • Problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • De-escalation
  • Patience
  • Logic
  • Reasoning
  • Technology proficiency
  • Quick learner
  • Patient care
  • Behavioural assessment

Preferences

Full time, Mon-Fri but open to other options.


Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Enliven - Presbyterian Support NZ
10.2024 - Current

Activities and Lifestyle Coordinator

Ryman Healthcare
07.2024 - 10.2024

Housekeeper

Ryman Healthcare
05.2024 - 10.2024

Bar-person

Clive Hotel
06.2022 - 09.2024

Cashier/Clerk

Serpentine General Store
01.2022 - 04.2022

Front of House / Waitress

Golden Dragon Tea House
06.2021 - 01.2022

Chef / Server

Mundijong Fish and Chips
12.2019 - 06.2021

Level 3 Health And Wellbeing - Healthcare

EIT

First Aid Certificate - Healthcare

EIT

High School Completion Certificate - ATAR

Byford Secondary College
Savahna Barlow