Elyse Bennett
Young,NSW
Summary
Compassionate Support Worker with experience in providing emotional and physical support to individuals with disabilities or health concerns. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to adapt to different situations, and knowledge of care procedures. Have consistently provided comfort and safety to clients while promoting independence and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Active Mate
Young, NSW
11.2024 - Current
- Organised leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
- Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
- Assisted in the development of social skills through group activities and one-on-one interactions.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
- Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.
- Helped clients develop independent living skills, such as budgeting, cooking and cleaning.
Waitress
Young Mandarin Court
Young, NSW
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of orders.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Bussing tables as needed during peak hours.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Membership Consultant
Anytime Fitness
Young, NSW
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Greeted members and visitors in a friendly manner.
- Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Processed payments from new and existing members using point-of-sale systems.
- Met with individuals to discuss unique needs and budget levels.
- Generated sales by prospecting leads, cold calling and negotiating advantageous deals.
Education
Certificate III - Individual Support
Kirana Colleges
Sydney, NSW02-2025
High School Diploma -
Young High School
Young, NSW09-2024
Skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Coping strategies
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- Duke of Edinborough - Overnight hike at weddin mountain through school with 13 other participants (hiking 50km in two days)
- Qualified for State Level 800m running
- Qualified for State level Freestyle Relay.
- Mortimer Shield - League tag finalist (prestigious knockout tornament)
- Qualified for Riverina Level running 2km.
Certification
- First Aid Certificate Date issued: 05-12-2024
- Working with Children's Check (WWCC) Date issued: 17-02-2025
- Police Check Date issued: 29-02-2024
- RCA and RCG Certificate Date issued: 03-12-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Support Worker
Active Mate
11.2024 - Current
Membership Consultant
Anytime Fitness
02.2024 - 08.2024
Waitress
Young Mandarin Court
06.2021 - Current
Certificate III - Individual Support
Kirana Colleges
High School Diploma -
Young High School
Similar Profiles
Elyse BennettElyse Bennett
Support Worker at Active MateSupport Worker at Active Mate
Lacey SpurlockLacey Spurlock
Records Manager at United States Navy, Boatswain's MateRecords Manager at United States Navy, Boatswain's Mate
Sevda KaramanSevda Karaman
Hotel Director at BE MATE APARTMENTSHotel Director at BE MATE APARTMENTS