Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Gardening
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Colleen Oates

Dorroughby,NSW

Summary

I have been working in the Community Service sector for around 20yrs.

I have been a volunteer in the NSW RFS for 22 years.

I have worked as a plant propagator in wholesale nursery's.

I have always worked with people and believe myself to be good with people.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Sole Trader

NDIS
10.2021 - Current

My roll as a sole trader is to assist clients to achieve their chosen goals within their homes and in their community.

This can involve transport to health professionals and to social interactions.


Case Worker

New Horizons
10.2008 - 05.2016

I was case working with clients on the HASI program (housing accommodation support initiative )

My roll was to assist clients, coming from the Mental Health Unit, into supported accommodation.

I also liaised between health providers, Dept of Housing and support groups.

Education

No Degree - Cert 1V Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical)

TAFE NSW
Lismore, NSW
10.2008

No Degree - Cert 111 Community Services (Aged Care)

Maietta And Associates Pty Ltd
Lismore
04.1999

Skills

  • Networking abilities
  • Self-motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Conflict resolution

Gardening

I have extensive Australian Native gardens that is my down time, and gives me immense pleasure.

Timeline

Sole Trader

NDIS
10.2021 - Current

Case Worker

New Horizons
10.2008 - 05.2016

No Degree - Cert 1V Mental Health Work (Non-Clinical)

TAFE NSW

No Degree - Cert 111 Community Services (Aged Care)

Maietta And Associates Pty Ltd
Colleen Oates