Summary
Overview
Work History
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Personal Information
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Jessica Sakkouri

Summary

I am a fast learner with a strong desire to enhance my existing skills. I possess robust

customer focus ethics and am highly driven to succeed. My interpersonal skills are

exceptional, and I am known for my ability to stay calm and focused in stressful situations.

am self-motivated, honest, reliable, flexible, and hardworking. Choosing me as a member

of your team will bring these qualities to your organization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed Services
06.2017 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities , dressing, grooming and personal care.
  • Access community social and recreational.
  • Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Ran errands,and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
  • Improved client independence by developing personalized support tailored to individual needs and goals liaising with providers and support coordinators.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
  • Provided crisis intervention with services as needed, utilizing de-escalation techniques and leveraging available resources for support.
  • Assisted clients in accessing housing, financial assistance and other community resources.

Acting Team Leader Bmcc

Blue Mountains City Council
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Team Supervision

- Lead and supervise a team of building cleaners, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.

- Assign daily tasks and monitor progress to ensure completion.

- Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, feedback, and instructions.

Quality Control

- Inspect and evaluate the cleanliness of the building, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.

- Address any issues or deficiencies promptly, implementing corrective actions as necessary.

- Maintain records of cleaning activities and inspections.

Scheduling and Planning

- Develop and manage cleaning schedules to ensure all areas of the building are covered efficiently.

- Coordinate with other departments to plan for special cleaning needs or events.

- Ensure adequate staffing levels, arranging for replacements as needed.

Supplies and Equipment Management

- Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment.

- Order new supplies and equipment as required, maintaining budget constraints.

- Ensure proper use and maintenance of cleaning equipment.

Health and Safety

- Enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring all team members follow safe working practices.

- Conduct regular safety training

- Report and document any accidents or incidents, following up with necessary actions.

Customer Service

- Address and resolve any complaints or requests from building occupants regarding cleaning services.

- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.

Reporting

- Provide regular reports to management on team performance, issues encountered, and resolutions.

- Document and report any maintenance issues observed during cleaning duties to supervisor

Administrative Duties

- Maintain accurate records of employee attendance, times sheets ,performance, and training.

Store manager/ acting centre manager

Mountain swell
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • All enquires in relation to the management of center
  • Entrusted with store and safe keys
  • Centre management duties supervising and coordinating 6 stores

Customer service

Franklins
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Customer service duties
  • Money handling float balancing
  • Stock control

Education

Katoomba High School
Katoomba, NSW

Skills

  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Team engagement and ability to work closely with colleagues
  • Skillled in multitasking and prioritising work task to better meet client needs
  • Ability to learn new skills quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to execute tasks within deadlines while ensuring high-quality delivery
  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn new skills
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Ability to handle complaints and work with clients to reach a solution in a professional and respectful manner
  • Ability to work and empathise with a vast range of people
  • Individual centred support
  • Assistance with personal Care Housekeeping and meal preparation including independent Daily living assistance
  • Computer Skills
  • Emotional Support
  • Social Skills Development
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Incident Reports
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Problem-Solving

Personal Information

Driving License: 14706875

References

Sharyn Pole- BMCC Supervisor

Phone: 0414 195 951

Julie Smith- Team leader BMCC

Phone: 0414 950 508

Timeline

Acting Team Leader Bmcc

Blue Mountains City Council
08.2022 - 03.2024

Disability Support Worker

Self Employed Services
06.2017 - Current

Store manager/ acting centre manager

Mountain swell
01.2005 - 01.2008

Customer service

Franklins
01.2001 - 01.2003

Katoomba High School
Jessica Sakkouri