Compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive caregiving and leadership experience pursuing a nursing career. Proven expertise in patient assessment, communication, and crisis management as a Disability Support Worker. Demonstrated leadership skills as a Team Leader Hospitality, training staff and coordinating team efforts for high-quality service. Experience as an Independent Nanny involved creating structured activities and prioritizing the well-being of children. Ready to provide exceptional patient care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Shine On Support Services
Newcastle
06.2023 - Current
Personalized Care: Provided individualised care and support to clients with disabilities physically and emotionally.
Assistance with Daily Living: Supported clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and mobility, ensuring independence and dignity.
Monitoring and Reporting: Monitored and recorded health and behavioural changes, promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and interventions.
Manual Handling: Utilised safe manual handling techniques using equipment to assist clients with mobility and daily activities.
Medical Appointments Coordination: Accompanied clients to medical appointments, including those with psychologists and occupational therapists, providing support and documentation relevant information for healthcare providers.
Personal Care: Assisted individuals with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Administered medication according to prescribed instructions and monitored patient response to treatment.
Mobility Support: assisting individuals with disabilities to transfer from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
Team Leader
Grill'd
Charlestown, NSW
10.2021 - 09.2023
Communicated goals, which were outlined in a monthly plan, to inform employees of their expectations.
Devised processes and procedures to streamline operations by communicating with my staff about productivity and efficiency in all areas.
Conducted training programs mentoring team members to promote productivity and consistent friendly service
Assisted in the recruitment of new team members, helping choose new interviewees.
Nanny
Multiple Private Homes
Newcastle
09.2020 - 09.2022
Provided a safe environment for the children through supervision and guidance of their activities.
Implemented everyday skills such as personal hygiene
Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
Developed positive relationships with each child by providing nurturing care.
Education
Diploma - Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
Newcastle TAFE
Tighes Hill, NSW
03-2025
Certificate II - AIN Nursing
TAFE NSW
Belmont, NSW
03-2024
Certificate III - AIN Nursing
Newcastle TAFE
Tighes Hill
03-2024
High School Diploma -
Belmont Christian College
Belmont, NSW
12.2021
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Leading Employees
Incident Reports
Disability Services
Risk Assessments
Personal Care
Mobility support
Flexible Schedule
Behavior Support Plans
Feeding Assistance
Medication schedules
Care Documentation
Toileting assistance
Nurturing Environment
First Aid and CPR Certified
Geriatric Care
References
Alicia Edwards, 0407701680- TAFE educator (CNE)
Mel O'Dea, 0404683982- Shine On SS Accomodation Manager
Emma Hartman, 0415321633- Previous Restaurant Manager