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Emma Ashton

Emma Ashton

Support worker
Mount Louisa ,QLD

Summary

Compassionate disability support worker who possesses a gentle touch and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Currently undertaking a diploma in community services. Expertise in realistic portrait drawings which have been commissioned for 8 years, and also a background in pharmacy assistance and beauty therapy.

  • First Aid & CPR Certification
  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • NDIS introductory modules complete
  • Licence & insured transport

Available 30 hours per week, weekends and evenings.

Work History

Portrait Artist

Self-employeed
Townsville, QLD
12.2018 - Current
  • Maintained records of client information, project specifications, and completed artwork in order to streamline future communications and build a comprehensive portfolio.
  • Created portraits of people in individual and group settings, and pet portraits.
  • Developed a strong reputation for producing highly detailed portraits with expert attention to detail and dedicated artistic skill.
  • Implemented creative solutions for challenging portrait requests or working within budget constraints while still delivering excellent results.

Administration Assistant

MJM Roofing
Townsville, QLD
02.2013 - 12.2018
  • Answered phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and professional responses to inquiries via phone, email, or in-person visits.
  • Completed necessary paperwork and executed record filing system to improve document organization.

Disability Support Worker

Learn To Live
Townsville, Queensland
09.2024 - Current
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through compassionate communication and active listening during daily interactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate care and open communication.

Education

Diploma - Community Services

Diploma of Community Services
Australian Institute Of Professional Counsellors

Certificate III - Beauty Therapy

Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty
Shepparton, VIC
12.2004

Saint Patrick’s College
Townsville, QLD
11.2002

Skills

Patience and Persistence

  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Client Communication
  • Visual Art Creation

Critical thinking abilities

Customer Relationships

Visual Storytelling Techniques

Effective Time Management

Client Communication

Realistic Rendering Abilities

Understanding of Proportions

Adobe Photoshop

Commission requests

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Learn To Live
09.2024 - Current

Portrait Artist

Self-employeed
12.2018 - Current

Administration Assistant

MJM Roofing
02.2013 - 12.2018

Diploma - Community Services

Diploma of Community Services

Certificate III - Beauty Therapy

Australian College of Hair Design & Beauty

Saint Patrick’s College

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