Joy Okaro : 047*-***-*** : ***.*****@*****.***
A very motivated, proficient and positive individual; with a Certificate III in Aged Care and Disability, a First Aid Certificate and the desire to work in the field of Aged / Disability care; a very caring individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a very high work ethic.
Relevant Professional Experience:
Six years experience at the Total Health Hospital Children’s Section as a Caregiver / Senior Counselor.
Three years experience as a Support Worker with a Local Health Authority .
Previous experience and study was in the field of business / accountancy .
Current study: Diploma in Community Service – Metro College
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Griffith University
Certificate III in Aged Care and Disability (2015)
First Aid Certificate (2015)
Police Check Certificate – Australia (2015)
National Higher Diploma – Accountancy - Lagos State Polytechnic (2002)
National Diploma – Accountancy OSISATECH Polytechnic (1997)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and strong working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent time management skills – with the ability to plan and prioritise;
Accustomed to working effectively as part of a team – equally competent working in an autonomous role.
Team player.
Pro-active problem solver.
Disciplined and reliable.
Highly dependable with excellent attention to detail.
Experienced working with elderly (and children).
Understand the need for total client confidentiality.
Total commitment to excellence and professionalism in the workplace. PERSONAL PROFILE
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JOY OKARO
3 /9 Elma Street,
Salisbury, QLD, 4107
***.*****@*****.***
Joy Okaro : 047*-***-*** : ***.*****@*****.***
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2015 St Johns Home
Position: Personal Care Worker
Duties/ Responsibilities
Assist residents with meals
Manage daily activities like clothing, grooming and toileting for residents
Talking to clients and listening sympathetically to their problems.
Making and changing beds and ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy.
Use appropriate infection control procedures to maintain a clean and safe working area.
2009 – 2015 Total Health Hospital
Position: Children Section
• Caregiver
• Senior Counselor
Duties / Responsibilities
Provide effective care and interaction for children with particular emphasis on their health, hygiene and safety.
Supervise the bathing, dressing and feeding of infants and children.
Maintain detailed records of all activities and health information for each client . 2006 - 2009 Local Health Authority
Position: Support Worker Assistant
Duties / Responsibilities included:
Assisting clients with their daily activities.
Supporting the clients to develop their self-awareness and individuality and promote their well-being.
Showering / washing and dressing clients.
2005 - 2006 Jaconiaks Nigeria Limited
Position: Accountant
Duties / Responsibilities included:
Maintaining a record of inflow and outflow of finances.
Coordinating with the sales team to ensure accountability.
Preparing ledger accounts and accounting reports / data processing.
Managing staff payroll and other welfare packages. 2004 - 2005 Lawrence Omole and Sons
Position: Payroll Officer
Duties / Responsibilities included:
Maintaining employee data.
Attending to payroll enquiries.
Reviewing and implementing changes and corrections in the payroll system. Available on request
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Joy Okaro : 047*-***-*** : ***.*****@*****.***
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