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Alicia Porter

39 Edgeworth Street, Cessnock,NSW

Summary

Im currently employed as a disability support worker, working in a SIL home and community access on a permanent part-time basis. Im a highly dedicated Disability Support Worker that is skilled at managing appointments, administering medication, assisting with bathroom and personal care needs. I have great organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach to each individual client and their needs.

I am mature, highly motivated, pride myself on punctuality and a person centered approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Universal Care Connections
Aberglasslyn
12.2020 - Current

I have been employed by UCC for the past 3.5 years, working around my two children that are 5 and 7 years old. I thoroughly enjoy my position as a support worker, who is empathetic and understanding of the needs of others.

roles and responsibilities:

  • person-centered approach
  • Support independent living
  • Documentation of progress notes
  • Administer medication
  • Follow participants' individual support plan and mealtime management plans.
  • Provide personal care and follow participants' personal care plans
  • Complying with company policies and procedures
  • Conduct participant house meeting
  • Supporting clients with mal preparation
  • Conduct fire evacuation drills.
  • Support and maintain participants independence
  • Participate in staff meetings

Assistant Hairdresser

Koto hair & Co
Toukley , NSW
03.2020 - 06.2022

Duties include all aspects of hairdressing as well as the following:

  • Customer service: Attending to clients, booking appointments, and answering phone.
  • Time management, working as a team member to make the day go smoothly and successfully for both myself, team members, and clients.
  • Cleaning and maintaining OH&S procedures.
  • Stock take: Ordering and receiving goods.
  • Cash reconciliation

Machine Operator/ Process Worker

Forsythe's Recruitment
Tuggerah, NSW
10.2011 - 03.2017

During my employment with forythe’s I was employed as a contractor and had the opportunity to work across many of their sites such as Kellogg’s, T/E Connectivity and MARS food Australia as machine operator and process worker.

Apprentice Hairdresser to Senior Hairdresser

Urban Stylz Hair Studio
Toukley
06.2007 - 07.2011

I started my employment at urban stylz as a 1st year apprentice hairdresser and completed my trade certificate 3 In hairdressing studying at Hamilton tafe in which I was awarded with distinction. Duties include all aspects of hairdressing

Education

Certificate 3 Individual Support- Disability -

Cessnock Tafe
02-2021

Certificate 3 in Hairdressing -

Hamilton Tafe
01-2010

High School Diploma -

Lake Munmorah High School
12-2006

Certificate 3 Hospitality -

T-Vet (TAFE) During Completing HSC
01-2006

First Aid Certificate -

Safe Act
Weston, NSW

Skills

  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Progress Documentation
  • Risk Assessments
  • Personal Care
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Independent Living Support

Other Information

  • NSW C class drivers license
  • WWCC
  • National Police Check

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Universal Care Connections
12.2020 - Current

Assistant Hairdresser

Koto hair & Co
03.2020 - 06.2022

Machine Operator/ Process Worker

Forsythe's Recruitment
10.2011 - 03.2017

Apprentice Hairdresser to Senior Hairdresser

Urban Stylz Hair Studio
06.2007 - 07.2011

Certificate 3 Individual Support- Disability -

Cessnock Tafe

Certificate 3 in Hairdressing -

Hamilton Tafe

High School Diploma -

Lake Munmorah High School

Certificate 3 Hospitality -

T-Vet (TAFE) During Completing HSC

First Aid Certificate -

Safe Act
Alicia Porter