Hally Beard
Perth
Summary
Experienced Disability Support Worker dedicated to providing compassionate and caring assistance to individuals with complex needs. Committed to upholding the principles of dignity and respect in all interactions. Proficient in daily living support, including meal preparation (including PEG feeding) and mobility assistance. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, honed through valuable field experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Lake Gwelup Primary School
02.2025 - Current
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Documented student behaviours, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Alerted instructor to student behaviour or issues requiring intervention.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Provided individualized reading, writing and math instruction to support student development.
- Communicated with teachers and other district personnel to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Disability Support Worker
Emmi Whitlock
02.2023 - Current
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving client.
- Assisted client and therapists with therapy sessions including; OT, Speech therapy, Physio therapy and intensives.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patient.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Disability Support Worker
Lucien O'Rourke
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted client with daily before and after school routine.
- Followed a strict schedule of PEG feeding and medication administration.
- Assisted client and Education Assistants with in school activities that included personal handling and an extra pair of hands and knowledge.
- Assisted client with therapy sessions including OT, Physio, Speech therapy and tutoring sessions.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided emotional support in highly stressful and confronting situations. Always ensuring client had a means of communication with both assistive technology and guided prompts.
Work Placement
Hawker Park Primary School
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks, and group assignments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
Education
Diploma of Auslan - Languages
North Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA12-2023
High School Diploma -
Duncraig Senior Highschool
Duncraig, WA12-2018
Skills
- Educational support
- Experience with Assistive Technology
- Auslan competency (Australian Sign Language)
- Cultural awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Work well under pressure
- Patient and understanding
- Emotional support
- First aid and CPR
- Experienced in PEG feeding techniques
Timeline
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Lake Gwelup Primary School
02.2025 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Emmi Whitlock
02.2023 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Lucien O'Rourke
03.2022 - 02.2025
Work Placement
Hawker Park Primary School
07.2018 - 08.2018
Diploma of Auslan - Languages
North Metropolitan TAFE
High School Diploma -
Duncraig Senior Highschool
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