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Kara Howard

Mount Gambier

Summary

Proactive and dedicated with experience at AC Care, excelling in emotional support and relationship building. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through tailored strategies and empathetic listening. Skilled in daily living assistance, ensuring a safe environment that accommodates personal growth and confidentiality. Committed to delivering exceptional service and improving client daily living

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospitality Worker

Salt Cafe & Bar
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to consistently deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced environment.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to support company reputation and patron satisfaction.

Sale Assistant

Smiggle
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
  • Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Therapeutic Support Worker

AC Care
04.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being through empathetic listening and tailored coping strategies.
  • Created a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to openly discuss their emotions, challenges, and goals.
  • Improved clients'' daily living skills by providing guidance in areas such as personal hygiene, communication, and social interactions.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients

NBN Specialist

Telstra Store Mount Gambier
02.2013 - 01.2019
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

Education

Disability Support

TAFE SA
SA
10-2025

Aged Care

TAFE SA
SA
10-2025

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation
  • Personal care
  • Relationship building
  • Client confidentiality
  • Emotional support
  • Personal growth support

Certification

  • Current South Australian drivers licence
  • DHS Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Provide First Aid certification

Timeline

Hospitality Worker

Salt Cafe & Bar
11.2023 - Current

Sale Assistant

Smiggle
03.2018 - 02.2020

Therapeutic Support Worker

AC Care
04.2017 - 01.2019

NBN Specialist

Telstra Store Mount Gambier
02.2013 - 01.2019

Disability Support

TAFE SA

Aged Care

TAFE SA
Kara Howard