Charlee Pollard
Broome,WA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aboriginal Family Support Worker
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
Broome, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to families during crisis situations.
- Facilitated access to healthcare services for Aboriginal communities.
- Coordinated family-focused programs in collaboration with local organizations.
- Assisted families in navigating social service systems effectively.
- Developed educational materials on health and wellness topics.
- Conducted home visits to assess family needs and dynamics.
- Led workshops on parenting skills and community resources.
- Advocated for cultural awareness within health service delivery teams.
- Participated in team meetings with social workers, therapists, and other services.
- Facilitated communication between parents, children, and other family members.
- Collaborated with other agencies providing services to the family unit.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress including documentation of services provided.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources such as housing, medical care, education.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Developed parenting skills classes for at-risk families.
- Educated clients on legal rights.
- Provided cultural support for Allied Health Team
- Coached clients on how best to advocate for their children's educational needs.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
Early Childhood Educator
Broome Early Learning Centre - YMCA
Broome, WA
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Planned engaging activities for children to foster developmental skills.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and needs.
- Assisted in creating lesson plans aligned with early learning standards.
- Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Facilitated group activities to promote social skills and teamwork.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and resources.
- Supported children during transitions between activities and routines.
- Provided a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Encouraged creativity through art, music, dramatic play and other creative activities.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to encourage physical, social and intellectual development of children.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Observed and monitored the behavior of children in order to ensure safety and provide positive guidance.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Promoted effective communication between staff members by participating actively in team meetings.
- Implemented appropriate strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
- Advocated for early childhood education policies and practices within the school and broader community.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
Early Childcare Assistant
BOSCCA
Broome, WA
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily activities for children, ensuring a safe and engaging environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Supported children's social skills through guided interactions and group activities.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of classroom spaces for optimal learning conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance curriculum delivery and child engagement.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing positive reinforcement and guidance as needed.
- Followed strict health and safety protocols when preparing snacks or meals for the children.
- Assisted with diaper changes, potty breaks and mealtime routines.
- Assisted in the daily operations of a childcare center, including greeting families and children.
- Engaged in active listening when communicating with students or families.
- Utilized age-appropriate materials to engage young learners.
- Encouraged positive behavior through verbal praise or reward systems.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor playtime, ensuring their safety at all times.
Hospitality Team Member
Macas Takeaway
Broome, WA
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced takeaway environment.
- Prepared food items according to safety and quality standards.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently during busy service hours.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining and kitchen areas.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and policies.
- Stocked inventory and monitored supplies to support daily operations.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Assisted with the preparation of food items for customers.
- Followed health department guidelines when handling food items.
- Handled incoming calls, answered questions, and responded to complaints promptly.
- Restocked supplies as needed throughout shift.
- Resolved customer disputes in a timely fashion.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Kept accurate records of sales figures for each day's business.
Education
Yanalangami Leadership Program -
Tranby
Broome10-2025
Business - Certificate II Workplace Skills
North Regional TAFE
WA10-2023
Certificate IV - Community Services
North Regional TAFE
WATimeline
Aboriginal Family Support Worker
Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service
04.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
Broome Early Learning Centre - YMCA
08.2023 - 03.2024
Early Childcare Assistant
BOSCCA
07.2022 - 08.2023
Hospitality Team Member
Macas Takeaway
06.2020 - 04.2023
Yanalangami Leadership Program -
Tranby
Business - Certificate II Workplace Skills
North Regional TAFE
Certificate IV - Community Services
North Regional TAFE