Geraldine Townsend

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Provide support to young people in the classroom in the areas of maths, english and science.

Identify and assess any extra support requirements and learning disabilities.

Utilize this information to determine the individual needs of the student and provide appropriate support both in and out of the classroom.

Update the Nationally Consistent Collection of Data (NCDD) as required.

Assisting people with intellectual, psychological and sensory disabilities to develop life skills in such areas as communication, recreation, social integration and community access.

Support clients to access relevant courses of study and attend appointments.

Worked independently and as part of a team.

Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.

Administering and monitoring medication.

Utilizes aides such as V-PAP machines, wheelchairs, lifts and BGL when necessary.

Assessment and screening of applicants’ eligibility for program

Assisting and supporting participants to set and achieve their goals

Provide support and assistance to participants to access services in areas such as housing, education and counselling

Provide referrals to other services and liaise with treating professionals

Facilitate group programs

Support and assist participants with financial planning and parenting programs

Organize respite for family members as needed

Completion of necessary documentation and other associated administration tasks as required in accordance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services 2010

Worked for a specialist staffing provider who provided casual workers to organizations in the disability and mental health sectors.

Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Provided support to school leavers with a disability to access further education, work experience, voluntary and paid work

Undertook job search on behalf of the individual and prepared resumes as required

Provided on-the-job training and support in the workplace.

Delivered TAFE accredited course to a number of students with a disability

Provided assistance and support to people with a disability in the Day Program

Assisted with social and family outings

Provided respite and after school care

24 hour accommodation support

Provided assistance and support to people with a variety of disabilities to access medical and other appointments and activities in the community

Liaised with families and provided support during the Individual Service Planning process

Taught living and social skills to people with disabilities

Administered and monitored medication

Utilized V-PAP machines, BGL, wheelchairs and lifts when required.

Support clients on various holidays including time at home with their families.

Provided swimming lessons

Tested PH levels in the water

Maintenance of gym equipment

Reception and cleaning duties; customer service and money handling.

Provided assistance, support and training to people with a disability in a wide range of areas including money handling, crafts, using computers, cooking, communication, literacy and numeracy

Liaised with employers to organize work experience and volunteer work for people with a disability

Provided on-site support and training in the workplace during work experience and volunteer work

Also provided out of home respite care.

Update and storage of Chemwatch and MSDS

Organization and research of education materials and classroom preparation

Setting up and monitoring of equipment

Repairs and maintenance of science equipment and laboratory

Regular auditing of equipment and supplies in the Science Department

Liaising with teachers and other staff

Quarterly audit and WH & S check of all chemicals within the school

General administration duties.