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Jessie Edwards

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Caring Disability Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with cognitive, behavioural and mobility issues. Versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through field experience. Highly motivated worker that demonstrates the ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families if needed. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centred on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Disability Support and working with children. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
  • Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
  • Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep clients mentally alert.
  • Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
  • Assisted mealtime with clients unable to ingest solids through PEG feeding.
  • Completed necessary training and certifications to continue to assist and maintain client wellbeing in the home or in Beenleigh Hub.

Childcare Trainee

Journey Early Learning
01.2022 - 03.2022
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
  • Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
  • Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.

Temporary Childcare Assistant

OSCH Emerald
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Used patience, skill and various behaviour modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
  • Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
  • Planned and implemented crafts and other activities to spark interest and enhance development.
  • Enforced rules and managed behaviour through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviours and areas in need of improvement, implementing behaviour redirection where appropriate.
  • Kept children between ages of 5 and 10 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
  • Was not able to maintain a full-time position in this role, due to this occupation being work experience.

Occasional Family Babysitter/Nanny

Amanda Edwards
08.2016 - 01.2019
  • Communicated positively with children.
  • Played games and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Helped by putting children to bed and assisted in them falling asleep through reading, song, etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whites Hill State College
Camp Hill, QLD
11.2021

Skills

  • Personal Care
  • Independent Living Support
  • Incident Reports
  • Progress Documentation
  • Relationship Building
  • Computer Skills
  • Emotional Support
  • Housekeeping Skills
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Disability Services
  • Excellent Social Skills
  • Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment
  • High Energy Attitude
  • Communicating with Clients
  • Multi-Tasker

Certification

  • CPR and First Aid Certificate (Renewed annually)
  • Current Working with Children Card
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Card

Art and Animation

Since childhood, art and animation have been a consistent hobby of mine, and through to adulthood, I have honed my skills to make art that is a true reflection of where I'd like to be. It is an interpretation of myself, as well as a reliable outlet for stress.

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

CPL - Choice, Passion, Life
05.2022 - Current

Childcare Trainee

Journey Early Learning
01.2022 - 03.2022

Temporary Childcare Assistant

OSCH Emerald
08.2019 - 09.2019

Occasional Family Babysitter/Nanny

Amanda Edwards
08.2016 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Whites Hill State College

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