Betty Rupe
Broome/Derby,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in diverse roles across the support, education, and management sectors, including impactful work within the Aged and Disabled sector. Demonstrates exceptional analytical skills and effective communication, excelling in engaging diverse populations. Proven track record in strategic thinking and health and safety awareness, enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. Caring and empathetic personnel support worker with over 10 years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults and children with disabilities. Competent planner, developer and implementer of complex individual program plans. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Work History
Support Worker
Self Employed/ Kimberley Care/Life Without Barrier
Broome, WA
06.2017 - Current
- Time management, working with a diverse client base
- Cultural awareness, dispute resolution TCI trained
- In-home personal care and assistance
- Managing staff in cill houses, the respite house and the community
- Provided comprehensive support to clients of varying capabilities.
- Working alongside other staff holistically providing needs to multiple clients of diverse cultural needs
- Progress note taking, reading and understanding client plans, completing incident reporting, admitting clients, administering medication
- All cleaning, cooking and personal care required
- Dedicated to enhancing skills through consistent training sessions.including medication management, identifying choking threats, safe food preparation methods, and effective manual handling.
Teachers Aid
WA Dept of Education
Leonora District High School, Pegs Creek Primary School, Millar’s Well Primary School, Broome Primar, WA
06.2010 - 11.2017
- Assisted in the education of ESL learners and special needs students.
- Assisted with providing specialized support for children with disabilities and asylum-seeking backgrounds.
- Welcomed 3rd son into the family, born May 2011.
Manager
Target
Broome
06.2014 - 11.2016
- Department Manager in the Footwear, Children’s and Men’s- wear department
- Duties included leading, supervising and managing the whole shop Team and ensuring their duties and targets were met
Office Assistant
Tox Free Karratha
Karratha
12.2011 - 11.2012
- Assisting with filing and contacting clients, property management
- Dealing directly with the office manager and the accounts department
Riding Instructor
Broome WA
Broome, Australia
07.1995 - 08.2005
- Teaching horse riding skills to children, adults, tourists and young people through the implementation of planned riding lessons
- Use conceptual, assessment and analytical skills to write and implement riding lessons
- Build relationships and use community organisations to assist in achieving client’s goals
- Build relationships, through working and communicating respectfully with children and their families to develop their own solutions in achieving goals from a strength’s perspective
- Communicate with a linguistically diverse community, family, children and young people
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
Senior First Aid - Anaphylaxis e-training
11.2016
Speech Sound Development -
11.2016
TEACCH -
06.2012
Protective Behaviours -
10.2007
Certificate in Introductory Riding -
01.2005
Certificate 111 in art and Fundamentals -
01.2001
Coaching Principles component of the Level 1 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Course -
05.1993
Certificate in Community Services -
01.1993
Basic Mass Rescue -
01.1992
Certificate in Computing Applications -
01.1992
Year 10 certificate -
01.1986
Skills
- Team player
- Conscientious worker
- Efficient worker
- Proficient in computer applications: Google, Word, Excel
- Strong Work Ethic
- Effective Customer Engagement
- First aid and CPR
- Strong Documentation skills
- Strategic thinking
- Assessment skills
- Analytical skills
- Effective Communication
- Skilled in Interacting with Diverse Populations
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Health and safety awareness
- Medication administration
- Business management skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Art
- Horses
- Camping
- The outdoors
References
- Hailey Seccombe, 0403 326 362
- Nikki Halse, Former Team Leader at LWB, 0497 078 657
- Sally Donnelly, 0429 104 299
- Stacy Scorer, BPS Teacher, 0438 926 124
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/05/70
DL: 3511050 HR
Timeline
Support Worker - Self Employed/ Kimberley Care/Life Without Barrier
06.2017 - Current
Manager - Target
06.2014 - 11.2016
Office Assistant - Tox Free Karratha
12.2011 - 11.2012
Teachers Aid - WA Dept of Education
06.2010 - 11.2017
Riding Instructor - Broome WA
07.1995 - 08.2005
Broome Primary School - Senior First Aid, Anaphylaxis e-training
Broome Primary School - Speech Sound Development,
Karratha Primary - TEACCH,
D.C.P. Office - Protective Behaviours,
WA EFA - Certificate in Introductory Riding,
Broome T.A.F.E - Certificate 111 in art and Fundamentals,
- Coaching Principles component of the Level 1 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Course,
Midland T.A.F.E - Certificate in Community Services,
Swan State Emergency Service - Basic Mass Rescue,
Kalgoorlie College - Certificate in Computing Applications,
Wagga Wagga High School - Year 10 certificate,
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