Daniella Poci
South Morang,VIC
Summary
As an Education support worker in a special developmental setting, I’ve gained and learned and enormous amount of experience working with a large variety of students all with very different complex disabilities who all have different needs and requirements. I learned quickly it is a fast-paced flexible environment and you must be flexible to all situations and be able to change your pace at all times. Working as an ES in an SDS place forming relationships with students, teacher and parents are all important. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Support Worker
Diamond Valley Special Development School
01.2024 - Current
- Trained from speech pathologists to mealtime assistance for the class I am an education support worker for because all students have red mealtime profiles and have a higher chance of choking or unsafe eating
- Trained by occupational therapy team to use different walkers for students to have their daily therapy
- Provides and perform the classroom routine which looks different on the agenda everyday
- Supporting the teacher throughout the day to have a successful smooth day
- Encouraging listening ears and sitting when in morning circle
- 2 x midazolam trained certificates
- 1 x first aid trained
- Changing and taking students to the toilet and assisting them
- Using AAC systems for all students, and showing them how to form sentences using the POD book
- Creating routines using AAC systems step by step for toileting and mealtimes
- Creating personal AAC for students
- Yard duty for high medical need students
- Building strong relationships with students, teachers, families and support workers
- Communication effectively with all staff and parents
- Encouraging independences for students.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Nightfill
Woolworths Group
12.2019 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mernda Central P-12 Colleage
10.2022
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Active Listening
- Verbal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Education Support Worker
Diamond Valley Special Development School
01.2024 - Current
Nightfill
Woolworths Group
12.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mernda Central P-12 Colleage
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