Summary
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Work History
Education
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Connie Ross

Port Macquarie,NSW

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented Supervisor at Willing and Able. Committed to safety and excellence, with a strong work ethic and a focus on improving operational efficiency.

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Area of expertise and talent for navigating challenges. 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.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Willing and Able
02.2025 - Current

Supervising our NDIS Support Employees while they attend Willing and Able for Work.

Holding morning huddles to ensure SE’s know what their job is for the day.

Ensuring the areas are safe and risk free.

Supporting SE’s with daily tasks.

Keeping Managers up to date with information needed and any changes or concerns with our SE’s.

Completed a month of Reception work also.

Picking up of extra days when needed.

Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.

Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Organised and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Improved client independence by developing personalised support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.

Social Support Group Coordinator

Omnicare
12.2021 - 01.2025
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity including New computer software and tasks.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Answering and responding to phone calls and emails.
  • Scheduled meetings with carers and clients.
  • Completing Client numbers for rosters / adding onto spreadsheet
  • Completing Attendance spread sheets daily along with absence and case notes.
  • Communicate with Other Organisations and Manager
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help where needed.
  • Actively listen to Clients and carers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to Managers.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team-building activities.
  • Assisted Support Workers with their roles and always being available for support when needed.
  • Completed Petty Cash reconciliations, budgets , filed receipts.
  • Run morning handovers.
  • Make Team decisions keeping everyone's safety first.
  • Completed fire warden Training and fire drills.
  • Completed Work place inspection checklists.
  • Completed EOM.
  • Restocking First aid and spills kits monthly.
  • Working with Vulnerable clients daily including NDIS, Dementia and health deterioration.
  • Transportation of vulnerable client

Support Worker

Omnicare Alliance
07.2018 - 10.2021
  • Worked well in a team and as an individual.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Organized daily activities.
  • Completed admin duties and further studies.
  • Applied first Aide.
  • Kitchen duties including cooking for 20+people and cleaning.
  • General cleaning of the centre.
  • Transported clients to and from the centre.
  • Supported people living with dementia.
  • Ensure their needs where met.
  • Assisted with toileting and mobilisation.

Food Server

Ottomans Kebabs
09.2014 - 01.2015
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Greeted customers with enthusiasm
  • Cleaned surfaces and flooring
  • Storage of food and utensils.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety
  • Practiced good time management to deliver customers' prepared orders quickly and accurately
  • Maintained cleanliness of working areas to create pleasant and inviting atmospheres for guests

Education

Cert 3 - Certified Assistant in Nursing

Port Macquarie Tafe
Port Macquarie, NSW
07.2018

Complement of Year 11

West Port High School
Port Macquarie, NSW
12.2009

Skills

  • 2021 - 2025- Omnicare Centre Based Coordinator
  • 2018 - 2021 - Support worker, Acting Leadership Role in Social Support Groups - Dementia
  • Home Care Worker – Personal Care, Social Support and Community Access
  • End of Month Financials and processes
  • Petty Cash and Debit Card Reconciliation Sheets
  • Business Statements
  • Phone Calls and Professional Emails
  • Closing Of Business and Alarming Building
  • Career and Client Communication
  • Sticking to Budgets and Timelines
  • Food Handling
  • Running Group Activities with a Max of 28 Clients
  • Social Support Group Admin support
  • Corresponding with Rostering Staff Regularly Regarding my Staff and Finding Solutions
  • Cleaning of business areas
  • Dealing with different behavioural traits
  • Fire Warden
  • Wiser Champion
  • Understanding clients who are not vocal with their needs
  • Medication administration

Accomplishments

  • Certificate III Individual Support
  • First Aid
  • Police Check
  • Working with Children's check
  • Wiser Montessori Training for Dementia
  • Covid 19 Online Module Training
  • Online Aged Care Learning Modules
  • Hand Hygeine
  • Medication Support Training

References

Sarah McGarrity  - 0412561117 (ex Manager)

Robyn Bereicua  - 0412915552 (Omnicare)

Madeleine Laws  - 0459460359 (Personal)

Timeline

Supervisor

Willing and Able
02.2025 - Current

Social Support Group Coordinator

Omnicare
12.2021 - 01.2025

Support Worker

Omnicare Alliance
07.2018 - 10.2021

Food Server

Ottomans Kebabs
09.2014 - 01.2015

Cert 3 - Certified Assistant in Nursing

Port Macquarie Tafe

Complement of Year 11

West Port High School
Connie Ross