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Sharon Avery

Te Kuiti

Summary

I am a organised, dependable team member with a positive, can do attitude. With a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and a clear and positive approach to problem solving.

I am able to communicate well with a group and on an individual level. I am able to motivate and direct my talents and skills to meet objectives. I always seek to achieve a high standard in whatever work I undertake.

I am very self-motivated and have a comprehensive knowledge of social issues and systems affecting marginalized communities.

This is pushing my passion to help grow, nourish, and continue to support our people to happier, healthier living in breaking cycles for the next generation to come.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Support Worker in Social Services

Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Secured housing, medical care, and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
  • Provided social work services, individual and family therapy and referrals.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
  • Assisted clients in identifying community resources and connecting with appropriate services.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
  • Educated clients and families on mental health, wellness and recovery topics.
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.
  • Conducted home visits to assess clients' home environment and provide support.
  • Administered assessments to identify clients' needs and establish treatment plans.

Mental Health Support Worker

Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
  • Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.

Bar Manager

Quota Club Ltd Te Kuiti
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining 100% accuracy.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
  • Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.
  • Planned, organized and coordinated special events and celebrations.
  • Enhanced business productivity by training new team members and servers on best practices and protocols.
  • Increased staff performance and engagement via motivational leadership.
  • Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement or address productivity concerns.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.

Contractor Cook

Dean Ball Contractors
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Produced over 5 meals per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction.

Contractor Cook

McIntosh Shearing Ltd
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances to verify proper working order, including commercial fryers, steamers, ovens and ranges.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Produced over 5 meals per day and maintained near-perfect customer satisfaction.

In- Home Caregiver

HealthVision Nz
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported clients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Conferred with Regional Manager to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes.

Stay at Home Parent

Nil
06.2013 - 06.2017

Raising and caring for my family.

Volunteering at Te Kuiti Kohanga, within the community at Lifestyle, Te Kuiti Pa and multiple sport.

Private Special Needs Child Caregiver

Private
02.2013 - 05.2013
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
  • Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals as 3 of the 4 children had Austim.

Private Nanny

Private
02.2012 - 12.2012
  • Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
  • Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
  • Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with [Task].
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.

Seaman Combat Specialist

Royal New Zealand Navy
02.2008 - 01.2012
  • Repaired external structure of vessel to maintain proper working order and minimize downtime.
  • Manned small boats and winches and performed minor repairs and maintenance work to keep vessels in service.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained in proper use of small arms equipment, which improved crew efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Communicated instructions clearly and concisely to promote comprehension.
  • Scanned seas while navigating ship to quickly spy obstacles, including large objects and boats hat could put vessel in danger.

Wool Handler/Presser

J & G Shearing Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2007
  • Replaced empty supplies with full packages to maintain production levels.
  • Strengthened yarn, enhanced smoothness and improved uniformity by skillfully operating press machinery.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Completed all tasks t o ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Waitress/Kitchen Hand

Riverside Lodge
10.2006 - 02.2007
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables during shifts, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.
  • Prepared hot and cold beverages to highest standard while providing guests with legendary customer service.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers and handling sales.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.

Education

License - Renewal License

Waitomo District Licensing Committee
New Zealand
11.2020

License - Licensing

Waitomo District Licensing Committee
New Zealand
10.2019

License - LCQ

Service IQ
New Zealand
08.2019

Associate of Arts - Diploma of Maori Art

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Zealand
11.2016

Associate of Arts - Certificate in Maori Visual Arts

Te Wananga O Aotearoa
New Zealand
11.2015

Certificate - Boating

Coastguard, New Zealand
New Zealand
06.2009

Certificate - Certificate of Achievement

Vertical Horizonz Group
New Zealand
02.2009

High School Diploma -

Te Kuiti High School
Te Kuiti, WKO
12.2007

Skills

  • Documentation and control
  • Reliability and loyalty
  • Integrity
  • Versatility and vitality
  • An enquiring mind
  • Responsibility
  • Ability to us initiative
  • Scheduling
  • Business administration
  • Organizational skills
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Administrative support

Certification

  • Licensed Bar Manager

Timeline

Community Support Worker in Social Services

Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust
04.2022 - 11.2023

Mental Health Support Worker

Ngati Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust
02.2021 - 04.2022

Bar Manager

Quota Club Ltd Te Kuiti
09.2019 - 01.2021

Contractor Cook

Dean Ball Contractors
01.2019 - 01.2019

Contractor Cook

McIntosh Shearing Ltd
08.2018 - 11.2018

In- Home Caregiver

HealthVision Nz
06.2017 - 08.2018

Stay at Home Parent

Nil
06.2013 - 06.2017

Private Special Needs Child Caregiver

Private
02.2013 - 05.2013

Private Nanny

Private
02.2012 - 12.2012

Seaman Combat Specialist

Royal New Zealand Navy
02.2008 - 01.2012

Waitress/Kitchen Hand

Riverside Lodge
10.2006 - 02.2007

Wool Handler/Presser

J & G Shearing Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2007

License - Renewal License

Waitomo District Licensing Committee

License - Licensing

Waitomo District Licensing Committee

License - LCQ

Service IQ

Associate of Arts - Diploma of Maori Art

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Associate of Arts - Certificate in Maori Visual Arts

Te Wananga O Aotearoa

Certificate - Boating

Coastguard, New Zealand

Certificate - Certificate of Achievement

Vertical Horizonz Group

High School Diploma -

Te Kuiti High School
  • Licensed Bar Manager
Sharon Avery