Alison Pearce

Mildura,VIC

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

I started at the Christie Centre as a volunteer and soon discovered my calling. I was offered a casual position as a DSW soon after volunteering at the centre.

Having a retail and hospitality background.

My skills where uterlised in the social enterprise of the Mildura Chocolate company.

This became a management position where I was responsible for the the production and to upskill 4 supported employees.

I continued this role for 9 years. I chose to move back into the role as a DSW, and went back into day programs, based at ARU and LSOP.

My programs include Choir, Drama, Community Access, Cooking.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Christie Centre Inc

08.2009 - Current

Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
Supported and encouraged my participants to reach for their goals.
Encouraged my participants to have fun, and be able to express themselves during live performances. ( Eisteddfod) ( lake Cullulleraine music festival)

Education

Certificate IV - Disability Studies

Tafe College

Mildura, VIC

Mildura Technical School