Bec Arnold
Old Beach,TAS
Summary
I am a highly skilled Education and Disability Support Worker with seven years experience. I have a track record of encouraging and supporting client independence. I excel in creating meaningful connections and enhancing social skills, demonstrating the ability to problem solve and adapt to children's needs. I can work independently or as part of a team, showcasing inclusive practices. I have a calm demeanour in challenging situations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Step by Step. Supporting Childrens Abilities
03.2024 - Current
- Assist clients in their home with daily life.
- Engaging through play and learning opportunities.
- Encouraging clients independence and working towards their NDIS goals.
- Assist clients to safely and meaningfully engage in the community.
- Assisting children with their therapy goals as directed by their allied Health professionals.
- Keep personal client and business details confidential.
- Provide opportunities to build peer relationships and making meaningful connections.
- Building skills, confidence, communication and social skills.
- Providing transport for clients.
Teacher's Assistant
Illawarra Primary School
02.2019 - Current
- Gained experience assisting students with a range of disability and learning differences. Including ADHD, Trauma, Autism spectrum disorder levels 1-3, cerebral palsy, lissencephaly, Epilepsy and Dyslexia.
- Leading education games and group activities.
- setting up classroom in accordance with planning.
- supporting classroom teacher.
- Assisting students with toileting and meal management plans. Including bed changes, hoisting and peg feeding.
- reinforcing and supporting good behaviour management.
- Aid students in reaching their individual learning plans.
- Supporting students in communication. Including Podd (with Auditory scanning) eye gaze technology and visuals.
- Manual handling and hoisting skills to transition student without ability for independent movement into multiple positions and support apparatus.
- Working closely with students allied health professionals, Including Speech, Ot and Physio.
- Assisting students with vision impairments, Varying mobility and cognitive delays.
Teaching Assistant
Kingston Primary School
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
- Provided feedback on student's work, guiding improvements and encouraging continuous learning.
- Contributed to positive learning environment by addressing individual student needs, promoting equity and inclusion.
- Setting up classroom in accordance to planning.
Cashier
Woolworths Supermarket
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rosetta High School
Glenorchy, TAS12.2007
Skills
- Able to troubleshoot, make a adjustments and modifications to benefit the child
- Inclusive
- Encourage fun, play, meaningful connections and friendships
- Ability to stay calm and respectful and show dignity in all situations
- Willing to adapt and learn new skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Certification
- Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (05/02/2024)
- Mandatory Reporting Training (05/02/24)
- Disability Standards for Education for educations part 1/2 (07/24/2024)
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (04/07/2024)
- Client specific Complex Healthcare for client MM & RD enteral care (06/02/2024)
- First aide (18/05/2023)
- Manual Handling training (13/09/2023)
- Augmentative and Alternative communication (15/08/2023)
- Bitesize drowning and choking (02/03/2023)
- Meal management training (05/05/2022
References
- Support Teacher, Illawarra Primary School
Renee Jordan
0429 698 578
- Manager, Step by Step. Supporting Children's Abilities.
Kim Mendonca
0402 490 183
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Step by Step. Supporting Childrens Abilities
03.2024 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Illawarra Primary School
02.2019 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Kingston Primary School
02.2017 - 12.2018
Cashier
Woolworths Supermarket
01.2007 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Rosetta High School
- Child Sexual Abuse Awareness Training (05/02/2024)
- Mandatory Reporting Training (05/02/24)
- Disability Standards for Education for educations part 1/2 (07/24/2024)
- Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (04/07/2024)
- Client specific Complex Healthcare for client MM & RD enteral care (06/02/2024)
- First aide (18/05/2023)
- Manual Handling training (13/09/2023)
- Augmentative and Alternative communication (15/08/2023)
- Bitesize drowning and choking (02/03/2023)
- Meal management training (05/05/2022
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