Teresa Murray

• Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
• Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
• Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
• Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.
• Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
• Enhanced student swimming abilities through the development and implementation of personalized lesson plans.
• Addressed behavioral issues promptly using a fair and consistent approach, fostering a respectful learning environment for all participants.
• Provided positive reinforcement and motivation to increase student confidence and performance.
• Increased swimmer safety by enforcing pool rules and maintaining vigilant supervision during lessons.
• Assisted in setting up pool deck, cleaning up public areas and closing pool in unsafe conditions.
• Provided emergency first aid and CPR as needed.

Worked in 4 different pools in teaching other instructors, lifeguards and in various areas of maintenance work and cleaning.

• Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
• Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
• Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
• Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
• Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
• Inspected building for potential safety hazards, reporting identified concerns to supervisor.
• Assisted with event setup and teardown, ensuring clean venue spaces for all attendees.

Over the last 11 years I helped in many event settings such as planning fundraisers, stage productions, cooking competitions and music festivals. I also was actively involved in lots of maintenance work and renovations at the bar helping build a venue for entertainment.

• Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Enhanced the quality of life for special needs individuals by providing personalized care and attention.
• Assisted clients in achieving their daily goals by offering physical support and emotional encouragement.
• Provided compassionate care for special needs clients, ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times.
• Developed strong relationships with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication regarding care plans.
• Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
• Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
• Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
• Developed strong crisis management skills, working proactively to diffuse challenging situations and maintain a calm, supportive environment for special needs individuals.
• Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress towards personal goals, sharing updates regularly with families and healthcare teams.
• Implemented behavior modification techniques to address challenging behaviors while maintaining respect for each individual''s unique needs.
• Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
• Offered respite care for families to support well-being and prevent burnout.
• Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
• Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.

Did day and night shifts, 24 hour care plans as the children ( clients) were in a foster care home.

Did on going training in Foster Parent Care, did qualified training in Brain Injury Care

• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
• Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
• Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
• Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
• Developed strong rapport with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, understanding, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
• Facilitated community integration for clients by organising social outings, recreational activities, and educational opportunities.
• Worked in the day program, greeting clients, serving morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea. Helped organise entertainment, musical shows, outdoor activities such as exercised orchard walking, gardening, lawn bowls, visiting cafes, gardens, movies. Helped in indoor activities such as crafting, board games, music, exercising.
• Did clean up at end of each day, dishes, packing away equipment etc

• Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, and scrubbing floors.
• Disinfected restrooms, kitchens and other common areas to remove bacteria and maintain hygiene standards.
• Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
• Maintained clean, neat, and professional entrances.
• Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
• Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
• Kept building entryway glass clean and polished for professional presentation.
• Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.