| Hi, My experience in aged care mostly comes from visiting care homes and providing companionship but also in group settings providing movement to music workshops for people with dementia. This was highly successful and I enjoy seeing peoples faces light up or find something that sparks an old happy memory. I am a smiley, positive woman from England originally and have been in Australia for 3 years.

| I have worked in disability care in New Zealand for 8 years, and 10 years in Australia. In my present role in work I am responsible for: Personal cares (Showering, Shaving etc.), Manual Handling, Administering medication, transporting clients to programs and shopping. During my spare time I love to garden, especially vegetable gardening. I like to go bush walking, take my dog to the beach, play guitar and spend time with my family. I have been married for 41 years, I have two grown up daughters and two teenage grandchildren I have a current yellow card, blue card, first aid and CPR certificate and have my certificate 3 in Disability.

| I am a calm and capable carer with the ability to build rapport with the client quickly whilst maintaining professionalism. Person-centred in my work approach and with an easygoing manner. My experience includes working with individuals with limited mobility and also with mental health issues and I have considerable experience of working with people who are experiencing dementia, paranoia , mobility, also stroke and palliative care, personal care and hoisting.

| I have over 10 years in a managing position here locally and have the knowledge and skillset to work with the aging population. From bathing to cooking you name it I have competently completed these tasks with enthusiasm

| Hi my name is Paula. I love looking after people and making them feel comfortable. it's just what I'm passionate about. I have a cert 3 in community services (aged care) and I have experience as a personal carer for the disabled. I have my senior first aid which I update yearly.

| I am not experienced in being a caregiver but I am very interested in it. • My people skills are, my greatest strength. I find it easy to connect with almost anyone, and I know how to empathize with others in an appropriate way. I am not scared of working hard and very self motivated and driven. I invite the opportunity to meet and discuss further in person

| I’m an active person with a caring attitude I’m physically able to do what some elder folks cannot Like helping others

| Have worked for years as an assistant in nursing. Had to stop work due to operations on both shoulders. I miss the interaction and would dearly love to be a companion.

| I have worked in the UK as a live in carer/homehelp, back home in NZ as a weekly cleaner/homehelp/care and here in Aus as a commercial cleaner, as well as being a mum and housewife myself.

| I currently work in an aged care facility and have thoroughly enjoyed that for the last 3 years, but would like the chance to branch out and try something new. I am 45 and the mum of 3 beautiful kids and I Love working with people. My hobbies include going to the movies, going to the beach in the summer and spending time with my family. I am a caring person who shows empathy and a genuine interest in helping others to become more independent. I enjoy working one on one with people of all ages and abilities and apply my life experience and a non judgemental approach to identify the needs of the people I care for. I would love the opportunity to meet with you and discuss my suitability for this role. I have attached my resume to provide further detail of my qualifications and look forward to the opportunity to discuss the role in more depth.