Caron Patterson
Eaton,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Education Assistant
Glen Huon Primary School /Langley Steel Fabrication
Eaton, WA
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Provided support during educational programs and special events at the school.
- Collaborated with staff to develop lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Run One on one or group activities
- Assist in classroom organising and showcasing children’s artwork or written activities
- Facilitated communication between teachers, students, and parents effectively.
- Implemented strategies to support diverse learning needs in the classroom.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through encouragement and mentorship.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Encouraged student participation during lessons by providing verbal cues and prompting questions.
- Assisted with the preparation of lesson materials and activities.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions for students requiring extra assistance.
- Created positive relationships with individual students through one-on-one interactions.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers.
Trade Assistant
Langley Steel Fabrication
Eaton, WA
01.2020 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks and containers.
- Provided assistance with manual handling tasks when required.
- Maintained a clean, safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations at all times.
- Implemented safety protocols and practices to minimize risks on the job site.
- Effective use of hand tools such as drills,
- Tec guns/reciprocal saws, grinders, bench saws, silicone guns etc…
- Efficient use of ladders no fear of heights
- Digging holes for soak wells/ posts etc
- Hands on to help in any way I can to my employer
Personal Carer
Sue Duncan/Sue Povee
Eaton /Collie, WA
01.2018 - Current
- Assist clients (both Down syndrome) with cooking and life skills
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments and social engagements.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients at home.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and care plans.
- Encouraged clients to participate in recreational activities that promoted physical fitness and overall wellbeing.
Personal Carer
My Mum
Eaton, WA
01.2015 - 02.2025
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for Mum
- Documented Mums progress and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted Mum with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Provided personal care and support to my Mum with a range of physical and mental health needs.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations involving medical crises or accidents.
- Administered medication according to prescribed instructions and monitored patient response to treatment.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding any changes in our Mums condition.
Education
Education Assistant - Cert IV in Education Assistant
Harvey Tafe
Harvey , WA 01.2012 - 01.2014
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Attention to details
- Basic computer skills but very willing and able to learn
- Enjoy meeting people of all ages
- Flexible with good collaboration skills when working within a team
- Can turn my hand at most and not afraid to try
- Physical fit
- Looking for a sea/ job change
- Basic first aid
- Well presented with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Strong organisational / time management skills with ability to use initiative, managage own time efficiently and prioritise tasks
- Strong ability to create rapport and engage with a wide range of people in a professional manner
- Solutions based thinking with an innovative approach to challenging situations and environments resulting in positive outcomes
Affiliations
- From classroom to carer
- Hands on trade assistant proficient in use of many trade tools
- Physically fit
- Love Gardening/vege growing
- Crafting
- Meeting people of all ages and backgrounds and hearing their adventures and stories
- Helping and paying forward when I can
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Education Assistant
Glen Huon Primary School /Langley Steel Fabrication
02.2020 - Current
Trade Assistant
Langley Steel Fabrication
01.2020 - Current
Personal Carer
Sue Duncan/Sue Povee
01.2018 - Current
Personal Carer
My Mum
01.2015 - 02.2025
Education Assistant - Cert IV in Education Assistant
Harvey Tafe
01.2012 - 01.2014