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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Recognitions
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Elisha Smith

Cooranbong,NSW

Summary

I seek meaningful employment to support my family and positively impact my community. My experience has honed my skills, enabling me to thrive in diverse environments. I excel both independently and as part of a team, leveraging each member's strengths for collective success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

NDIS Support Worker

A Positive Approach Support Services
Raymond Terrace, NSW
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Encouraged service users to participate in social activities that promoted their physical health and mental wellbeing.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs. Helped clients develop independent living skills.
  • Monitored client wellbeing, provide emotional and practical support, and reported any changes or concerns to relevant staff members.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems and phone apps.
  • Managed challenging behaviour from clients in a calm manner by utilising de-escalation techniques.
  • Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping, and special events for safety and companionship.

Volunteer - Teachers Aide

Avondale School
COORANBONG, NSW
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Assisted teachers with grading assignments, preparing lesson plans, and organizing classrooms.
  • Supported special education students in the general education setting by providing accommodations or modifications.
  • Encouraged student self-advocacy skills within the classroom setting.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom activities and instruction.
  • Collaborated with other aides, teachers, and administrators to develop strategies for student success.
  • Created positive relationships with students through active listening and positive reinforcement of behavior expectations.
  • Working with individual students within the classroom for individual learning.

Volunteer at Adra Op Shop

ADRA
Morisset, NSW
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Homeschooling Parent

NESA
Home , NSW
01.2015 - 01.2022

* implemented a program and lessons for our son approved by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)

* Provides direct and indirect instruction.

* Evaluates our son progress and record it for NESA to review.

* Provides an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment

* attend social meet ups with other homeschooled children.

* our son also participated in online schooling through Australian Christian College, Marsden park.

Parent Volunteer

Floraville Public School
Floraville , NSW
01.2012 - 09.2013
  • Provided support to teachers in classrooms and other areas as needed.
  • Helped improve children's reading abilities by reading books and listening to students read.
  • Promoted specific skills through activities and flashcards.

Volunteer Assistant in Nursing

Narla Hostel
Uniting Care Belmont
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • I provided support to a small nursing team in a 40-bed low care residential hostel under the supervision of a Registered nurse
  • Assisting with personal hygiene procedures eg showering, dressing, help with meals
  • Making beds of residents
  • Reporting any observed changes of residents conditions to appropriate person in charge.
  • ensuring OHS all persons in the facility
  • taking and recording blood pressure, temperature and weight
  • help make life fun with residents and staff

Child Care Assistant

Green Hills Child Care Center
Windsor
01.2003 - 08.2008
  • Providing care from 6 weeks to 6 years
  • Planning and implementing early learning educational programs, based on observations
  • Organizing games and recreational activities.
  • Preparing food and snacks
  • Monitoring kids’ hygiene
  • Taking legal responsibility for children’s health and safety
  • Supervising kids on play equipment
  • Working as part of a close-knit team of carers
  • working through a range of shifts

Live Out Nanny

Hamilton’s Child Care Agency
Sydney , NSW
06.1998 - 01.2003
  • Engaged in interactive playtime to encourage learning and development.
  • Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
  • Administered medication when necessary per instructions from parents and guardians.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children in my care.
  • Transported children to school or other activities when necessary.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties

Hospitality Staff

Sydney Adventist Hospital
Wahroonga, NSW
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Performed daily cleaning duties such as vacuuming and mopping floors, and dusting surfaces, to all rooms/bathrooms, public areas
  • Replenished patient kitchenettes and staffrooms with cups, mugs, tea, and coffee facilities.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Served food and beverages to patients

Retail Sales Assistant

Coles Supermarkets
Hornsby, NSW
01.1994 - 07.1995
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Education

Certificate - First Aid

St Johns Ambulance
Adamstown, NSW
02-2022

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy and Retail -

TAFE NSW Tighes Hill
01.2015

Certificate III in Business Administration (medical) -

TAFE NSW Belmont
01.2013

Certificate III in Nursing (Assistant in Nursing) -

TAFE NSW Western Sydney
01.1998

Certificate of Attainment for Achieving Home Care Service OHS Safety First Standards Home Care Service NSW -

01.1998

Higher School Certificate -

TAFE NSW Meadowbank
01.1996

Certificate III Child Studies Centre Based Care -

TAFE NSW Meadowbank
01-1995

Certificate in Clerical Support Services -

TAFE NSW Tamworth
01.1993

Certificate in Family Management -

TAFE NSW Tamworth
01.1993

First Aid Certificate -

TAFE NSW Meadowbank
01.1993

First Aid Certificate -

TAFE NSW Tamworth
01.1992

Diploma of Community Services (Children Services) -

Western Sydney TAFE

Skills

  • proactive and willing
  • patient and empathy
  • Ability to work in teams and independently
  • active listener without judgement
  • Ability to de-escalate crisis
  • able to pay attention to detail
  • some computer skills, work in microsoft word, powerpoint, adobe photoshop, emails, touch type
  • creative
  • able to read and carry out instructions
  • interested in people’s health
  • excellent communication
  • willingness to learn
  • honest and friendly
  • positive
  • Compassion and Empathy

Recognitions

  • 2000 Early childhood Road Safety Education Workshop, Macquarie University
  • 2003 Certificate of attendance “Talking Pictures”, Hawkesbury SIPS Program
  • 2007 First Aid for Infants and Child
  • 2008 Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteering Efforts, Greenhills Child Care Centre
  • 2011 Certificate of Appreciation for Volunteering Efforts, Uniting Care Ageing
  • 2022 First Aid Certificate, St John Ambulance

References

  • Work, Sharon Staines, 0416 156 493
  • Personal, Erica Kearnes, 0424 245 683
  • Personal, Diane Browne, 0408 434 162

Timeline

Volunteer - Teachers Aide

Avondale School
01.2023 - 07.2023

NDIS Support Worker

A Positive Approach Support Services
11.2021 - 09.2023

Volunteer at Adra Op Shop

ADRA
10.2021 - 07.2023

Homeschooling Parent

NESA
01.2015 - 01.2022

Parent Volunteer

Floraville Public School
01.2012 - 09.2013

Volunteer Assistant in Nursing

Narla Hostel
01.2011 - 12.2011

Child Care Assistant

Green Hills Child Care Center
01.2003 - 08.2008

Live Out Nanny

Hamilton’s Child Care Agency
06.1998 - 01.2003

Hospitality Staff

Sydney Adventist Hospital
01.1994 - 01.1997

Retail Sales Assistant

Coles Supermarkets
01.1994 - 07.1995

Certificate - First Aid

St Johns Ambulance

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy and Retail -

TAFE NSW Tighes Hill

Certificate III in Business Administration (medical) -

TAFE NSW Belmont

Certificate III in Nursing (Assistant in Nursing) -

TAFE NSW Western Sydney

Certificate of Attainment for Achieving Home Care Service OHS Safety First Standards Home Care Service NSW -

Higher School Certificate -

TAFE NSW Meadowbank

Certificate III Child Studies Centre Based Care -

TAFE NSW Meadowbank

Certificate in Clerical Support Services -

TAFE NSW Tamworth

Certificate in Family Management -

TAFE NSW Tamworth

First Aid Certificate -

TAFE NSW Meadowbank

First Aid Certificate -

TAFE NSW Tamworth

Diploma of Community Services (Children Services) -

Western Sydney TAFE
Elisha Smith