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Jess Pinch

Charlemont

Summary

An experienced and qualified Disability Support Worker skilled at working with clients with needs ranging from low to high. Supports clients using a person centred approach and is versed in daily living support, personal care and social inclusion. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Support Worker

GenU
02.2023 - Current
  • Helped build important life skills such as cooking and cleaning.
  • Monitored client medications and adherence to individual treatment plans.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and documented daily case notes through CareLink. Handled related paperwork, including incident reports.
  • Prompted and supported clients with their morning and nighttime routines.
  • Experience with CPAP machine
  • Supported clients with needs ranging from low to high.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, showering, and toileting clients.

Disability Support Worker

Encompass Community Services
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Weekly rostering
  • Processed and scanned files into electronic databases.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Childcare Worker

Child's Play Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - 04.2022
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Administered prescribed medication in pill, liquid and shot format.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Completed monthly observation narratives based on children's interests and development.

Childcare Educator

Bay City Early Learning Centre
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviours and related issues.
  • Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.

Nanny

Private Employers
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments.
  • Built positive relationships with both children and guardians.

Education

Certificate IV - Disability

GenU
Geelong, VIC
10.2023

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Training
Geelong, VIC
11.2020

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education

The Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC
2019

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning -

The Gordon Institute of TAFE
12.2014

Year 7 - 11 -

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College
Geelong, VIC

Skills

  • Ability to prioritise workloads - time management skills
  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills - establishing open communication and strong relationships
  • Competent with using communication applications (email) and ability to navigate internal communication systems
  • Ability to negotiate, de-escalate and resolve conflict

Additional Information

Available upon request

Timeline

Residential Support Worker

GenU
02.2023 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Encompass Community Services
06.2022 - 02.2023

Childcare Worker

Child's Play Early Learning Centre
01.2020 - 04.2022

Childcare Educator

Bay City Early Learning Centre
08.2019 - 01.2020

Nanny

Private Employers
10.2018 - 02.2020

Certificate IV - Disability

GenU

Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Training

Certificate III - Early Childhood Education

The Gordon Institute of TAFE

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning -

The Gordon Institute of TAFE

Year 7 - 11 -

Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College

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