Ashley Priest
South Brisbane,Australia
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Eden Disability Care
Gold Coast, QLD
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients in community access and the implementation of their NDIS goals
- Supported clients in their workplaces, including roles as a barista and in retail
- Provided transportation services
- Offered support during weekend camping holidays, enhancing client experiences.
Disability Support Worker
Independent Contractor
10.2022 - Current
- Dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal goals with enthusiasm and care
- Utilize own reliable vehicle, maintain necessary certifications, and carry insurance
- Assist a client with his small business, including manual labor tasks
- Plan and coordinate recreational and creative activities
- Provide personal care as needed.
Disability Support Worker
Endeavour Foundation
Gold Coast, QLD
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Facilitated activities at a learning and lifestyle site, fostering a supportive environment
- Transported clients to various locations around the Gold Coast, ensuring safe and reliable travel
- Organized a range of activities, including fitness, sports, music, and arts & crafts
- Reviewed and tailored NDIS goals to help individuals achieve their personal objectives.
Disability Support Worker
Branches Lifestyle Support
Brisbane, AUS
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Involving, but not limited to cooking, cleaning, medication administering, general maintenance of residence, personal care & taking clients out for their routine appointments or for leisure, following NDIS guidelines
- Working primarily in a residence occupied by three men with various specific needs
- Sleep-over shifts.
Disability Support Worker
Edmen Staffing Solutions
Brisbane, AUS
08.2019 - 07.2020
- On-call cover for various group homes occupied by men & women of various ages and needs around South Brisbane
- Cooking, cleaning, general maintenance of residence, personal care & taking clients out for their routine appointments or for leisure, following NDIS guidelines.
Shift Supervisor
Hopscotch Queen West
Toronto, ON
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Assists store manager in leading a team of front & back of house staff at popular weekday lunch spot, providing guidance and actively setting a positive example for the team
- Oversee and perform all POS duties, front and back of house functions; including & not limited to opening and closing procedures, food preparation, making sure store all policies are upheld.
Disability Support Worker
Branches Lifestyle Support
Brisbane, AUS
04.2015 - 07.2017
- Assisted clients with varying degrees of physical and intellectual disabilities in all aspects of their lives, including personal care, communication, community access, behavior support & facilitating personal relationships
- Cooking, cleaning, general maintenance of residence
- Large team environment with weekly meetings and administration duties
- Daily problem solving and de-escalation of aggressive behaviours.
Props Assistant
The Family Law [SBS TV series]
Brisbane, AUS
01.2015 - 04.2015
- Fabrication of on-screen items and attention to detail
- Working under tight and conflicting deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Assisted nationally respected art director.
Data Entry/Customer Service
Alan Priest Finance PTY LTD
Gold Coast, AUS
06.2014 - 11.2014
- Maintaining and updating complex databases
- Working with highly detailed and advanced excel formulas
- Frontline interaction with clients.
Stage Hand
The Moon & Sun Productions [Feature Film]
Melbourne, AUS
02.2014 - 06.2014
- Assisted carpentry team in building of a movie sets for international feature film
- Heavy lifting, use of power tools, machinery & many different odd jobs including prop creation.
Screen Printing Assistant & Factory Hand
Emerald Dreams PTY LTD
Brisbane, AUS
03.2012 - 02.2014
- Clothing printing factory for the sports industry
- Using heavy machinery such as heat press, supervised newer staff in small team
- Customer service, delivery & invoicing
- Assisted head printer with daily tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Communications [maj. Film & TV] -
03.2012
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective and empathetic listening
- Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk individuals
- Creative problem solver
- Passion for new challenges
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Proficient in GarageBand
- Proficient in Final Cut Pro
- Proficient in Open AI
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Eden Disability Care
10.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Independent Contractor
10.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Endeavour Foundation
08.2021 - 10.2022
Disability Support Worker
Branches Lifestyle Support
07.2020 - 08.2021
Disability Support Worker
Edmen Staffing Solutions
08.2019 - 07.2020
Shift Supervisor
Hopscotch Queen West
01.2018 - 06.2019
Disability Support Worker
Branches Lifestyle Support
04.2015 - 07.2017
Props Assistant
The Family Law [SBS TV series]
01.2015 - 04.2015
Data Entry/Customer Service
Alan Priest Finance PTY LTD
06.2014 - 11.2014
Stage Hand
The Moon & Sun Productions [Feature Film]
02.2014 - 06.2014
Screen Printing Assistant & Factory Hand
Emerald Dreams PTY LTD
03.2012 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Communications [maj. Film & TV] -
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