Ella Doughty
East Maitland,NSW
Summary
I am a highly motivated and caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with a wide range of disabilities and behavioural needs. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. I am a strong believer of 'living the way you choose' and I dedicate myself to the participants and families i work with to assist them to live the way they choose. I offer excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience and believe i would be a strong asset to your growing company.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Thornton North ELC
Thornton, NSW
08.2024 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
Disability Support Worker
Westhaven
Dubbo, NSW
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
Early Childhood Educator
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
Dubbo, NSW
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Supervised student teachers to provide objective feedback.
Early Childhood Educator
Kids Cave Long Day Care
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Early Childhood Educator
Little Zak’s Academy Thornton
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Nominated Responsible Person for company
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Taken responsibility for the centre and resolved arising problems as they came up
- Taken responsibility for Morning and Afternoon ratio checks for the centre
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Taught students basic academic, behavioural and social skills, adjusting to the specific age group.
Early Childhood Educator
Little Miracles Preschool and Long Day Care
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to di erent textures
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Taught students basic academic, behavioural and social skills, adjusting to the specific age group
- Enhanced sensory and both fine and gross-motor skills, language, cognition and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Store Manager
Chatime
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Exceeded monthly store sales goals 10 months in a row
- Supervised team of 11 sta members
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Koolkids Training Collage
04.2022
Certificate III - Community And Family Studies
Tafe
12.2019
Callaghan College
12.2019
Certificate III - Retail Services
Tafe
12.2019
Hunter Christian School
12.2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Store Management
- Goals and Performance
- Training and Mentoring
- Personnel development
- Excellent customer service
- Strategic thinker
- Team Building
- Special Needs Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Educational Programs
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Safety Awareness
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Incident Reports
- Individual Support Plans
- Independent Living Support
- Personal Care
- Youth Services
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Medication organization
Certification
CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
Child Protection Course
WWCC
NDIS WC
Mental Health First Aid Certified
National Police Check
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Thornton North ELC
08.2024 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Westhaven
08.2023 - 06.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Stepping Stones Early Learning Centre
02.2023 - 08.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Kids Cave Long Day Care
10.2022 - 02.2023
Early Childhood Educator
Little Zak’s Academy Thornton
04.2022 - 10.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Little Miracles Preschool and Long Day Care
04.2021 - 04.2022
Store Manager
Chatime
12.2018 - 04.2021
Certificate III - Community And Family Studies
Tafe
Callaghan College
Certificate III - Retail Services
Tafe
Hunter Christian School
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Koolkids Training Collage