Wendy Thorn

Tauranga,BOP

Summary

I am a 56-year-old lady with four adult daughters and eight grandchildren aged 2 to 12 years, whom I see regularly. I have been a support worker for the last 20 years in my own home; now, my client's home. This position has become a shared care position, so I am looking for a new challenge in the workforce.

I enjoy meeting new people, helping them be all they can be, and enabling them to participate in the community where possible.

I enjoy working with children of all ages and have run the Oscor Holiday Programme for many years. I am reliable, trustworthy, and a fast learner, willing to give anything a go.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Daina Jager

Tauranga, BOP

05.2008 - Current

Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
Advised family members on how best to provide care for disabled loved ones.
Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.

Sales Assistant

Pregnancy Choice Op Shop

Tauranga, BOP

02.2018 - 01.2024

Replenished merchandise on shelves as needed throughout the day.
Maintained cleanliness of the sales floor area at all times.
Provided excellent customer service to clients in person and over the phone.
Performed cashier duties such as scanning items, processing payments, and issuing receipts or change due.
Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Support/Counselling

Family Support Diploma

Bethleham Tertiary Institute

09-2013

Skills

Disability awareness
Client advocacy
Medication management
Activity coordination
Care planning
Personal care
Housekeeping tasks
Meal preparation
Disability care
Housekeeping and laundry
Clean driving record
Relationship building
Life skills development
Active listening

Empathy and patience
Experienced with Epileptic patients
Experienced with Hoisted patients
Play-based learning
Child behavior management
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Child safety procedures
CPR training
Age-appropriate activities
Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
At-home daycare specialist
Classroom organization
Strong computer skills

Affiliations

8-Ball coaching
Marathons
Motorhome trips
Spa/pool maintenance

Babysitting

References

References available upon request.

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