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Connor Lathan

Thornton,NSW

Summary

As an energetic and dependable Support Worker with four years of experience in the disability sector, I am deeply committed to empowering the clients, whether through participation in day programs and group settings or through one-on-one support . I have expertise in leading physical and educational activities, as well as overseeing client progress and providing behavioral support. I am recognized as an observant and patient team player, honored with a recent nomination for a Hire Up Good Life award. Eager to continually broaden my expertise and capabilities, I approach my work with unwavering dedication and empathy, driven by a sincere desire to make meaningful, positive contributions to the lives of others.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Worker

Hire Up PTY Limited
01.2019 - Current
  • Develop personalised programs and activities for individual clients
  • Support clients to live an active lifestyle and participate in their community through the delivery of a range of person-centred programs
  • Help clients with household chores such as cleaning, cooking and pet care
  • Teach life skills such as cooking and assisting with the development of social skills to make positive lifestyle changes
  • Assist in sporting and creative art activities
  • Experience in completing risk assessment forms and behavioural reports
  • Experience in supporting clients with behavioural problems and high dependency needs
  • Creating tailored plans for clients
  • Experience in supporting clients during a sleepover shift.

Volunteer Support Worker

The Mai-Well Group – Maitland Jupiter and the HUB
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Engaging participants in community access programs
  • Providing assistance and support to individuals when they are in a group environments
  • Providing one on one support with participants in cooking programs
  • Assisting participants with grocery shopping, meal preparation and cooking
  • Assisting in sporting and creative art activities
  • Experience in completing risk assessment forms
  • Ability to support participants with behavioural problems and high dependency needs
  • Creating tailored plans for clients.

Kookaburra Kitchens & Joinery PTY Limited
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Filtering enquiries and directing to customer and trade
  • Managing movement of quotes, invoices and contracts
  • Effectively arranges attention to issues of urgent nature
  • Facilitate meetings between customer and trade
  • Liaise with suppliers on a daily basis
  • Maintains and operates office equipment, orders office stationery and supplies.

Event Staff

CVEM (Concert and Event Management)
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Showing Customer to their allocated seating
  • Checking tickets
  • Acting as RSA Marshall
  • Ensuring crowd is under control
  • Serving drinks to patrons.

Waitress

Leaves and Fishes – Lovedale
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Presented menus and responded to questions regarding menu
  • Serving of food and beverages
  • Reconciling end of day
  • Informing patrons of the daily specials
  • Greeted Guests upon their arrival
  • Phone enquiries
  • Cleared tables in a timely fashion
  • Assisted in kitchen when needed
  • Making coffee and tea
  • Stocktaking
  • Setting up for weddings
  • Attending to Customer enquiries
  • Closing and opening the store in a timely fashion
  • Helping customers with all their enquiries
  • Cashiering
  • Being a positive advertisement for the company.

Education

Certificate III Community Services -

Hunter TAFE
12.2018

Teacher in Swimming and Water Safety -

AUSTSWIM
12.2018

High School Certificate -

Kurri Kurri High School
12.2013

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Attentive to participants needs
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Efficient time management skills
  • Proficient in communicating effectively with individuals across all levels, utilising telephone, face-to-face, and written channels
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Poised and Effective Under Pressure
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Dedicated Work Ethic and Commitment to Service Excellence

References

  • Alison Falconer, Hire Up Clients Manager, 0413 584 574
  • Mrs Robyn Nolan, Office Manager, (02) 49371640

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Support Worker

Hire Up PTY Limited
01.2019 - Current

Volunteer Support Worker

The Mai-Well Group – Maitland Jupiter and the HUB
01.2017 - 12.2017

Kookaburra Kitchens & Joinery PTY Limited
01.2014 - 01.2017

Event Staff

CVEM (Concert and Event Management)
01.2014 - 01.2015

Waitress

Leaves and Fishes – Lovedale
01.2011 - 12.2013

Certificate III Community Services -

Hunter TAFE

Teacher in Swimming and Water Safety -

AUSTSWIM

High School Certificate -

Kurri Kurri High School

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