Amber Taylor
Ararat,VIC
Summary
Motivated Disability Support Worker with experience in supporting individuals living with ASD, Intellectual Disability, complex behaviors, and mental health conditions. Skilled in daily living support, case noting, and implementing person-centered individual plans. Recent role as a Support Coordinator has deepened my understanding of the NDIS and the requirements within the disability sector. Thrives in a team environment who can collaborate creatively to enhance the participants experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Carpe Diem Community Services
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided support to participants through a 1:1 model, in home support and community access.
- Collaborated with Client Service Managers of participants on processes that could be implemented to best suit participant.
- Maintained a high standard of shift notes.
- Developed strong relationships with participants, their family and external stakeholders.
Support Coordinator
Eunoia Lane
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Effective communication with stakeholders, community services, government agencies and service providers.
- Supported participants to reach there NDIS goals by identifying their needs and coordinated suitable supports.
- Secure storing of documentation and maintaining a high standard of case notes and reports.
Disability Support Worker
Possability
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Provided assistance in daily living activities that include household tasks, hygiene routine, dressing, meal preparation, medication administration.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with participants, families and team members.
- Maintained record keeping with clear and accurate data collection of shift reports, progress notes and incident reports.
- Implemented person centred individual plans, reviewing and updating person centred active support plans.
Cafe Manager
LiveFast Cafe
04.2016 - 04.2021
- Delivered excellent customer service experiences by addressing concerns promptly and professionally (online and verbal).
- Supervision of a team (between 6 and 10)
- Meeting deadlines (ordering of stock, sending invoices, organising payments, filing documentation).
- Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the cafe.
Education
No Degree - Certificate IV in Disability
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC10.2023
High School Diploma -
Stawell Secondary College
Stawell, VIC11.2015
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organisation
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Carpe Diem Community Services
07.2025 - 10.2025
Support Coordinator
Eunoia Lane
09.2024 - 05.2025
Disability Support Worker
Possability
09.2021 - 08.2024
Cafe Manager
LiveFast Cafe
04.2016 - 04.2021
No Degree - Certificate IV in Disability
RMIT University
High School Diploma -
Stawell Secondary College