Joanne Turville
Towradgi,NSW
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in behavior support and team leadership, honed at Greenacres Disability Services. Excelled in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering interdepartmental collaboration. Skilled in Microsoft Office, with exceptional organizational and communication abilities. Demonstrated success in maintaining high standards of support for individuals with disabilities, significantly improving team performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employment Support Team Leader
Greenacres Disability Services
North Wollongong, NSW
07.2024 - Current
- Act as a point of contact between the support team and senior management regarding any operational issues or concerns.
- Perform administrative duties such as approving leave requests or updating employee records.
- Collaborate with other departments within the organization when needed.
- Assign tasks to staff according to workloads, monitor progress, provide feedback and recognize achievements.
- Maintain composure and patience when faced with a difficult situation with supported employees with a disability, applying de-escalation techniques and positive behavior support.
- Quest X daily notes on production, behaviour, meal management, medication administration, BGL testing and insulin administration.
School Support Officer
St Josephs Catholic High School
Albion Park, NSW
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Maintained a safe environment by ensuring that all safety procedures are followed within the school grounds.
- Supported teaching staff during examinations by preparing seating plans, distributing question papers.
- Assisted teachers with lesson planning and preparation of materials for classes.
- Support students with an intellectual, physical or emotional impairment.
- Maintain Christian values by integrating them into daily school life.
School Learning Support Officer
Lucas Heights Community School
Barden Ridge, NSW
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Supported the classroom teacher by photocopying, cutting out, and laminating resources.
- Supported students with intellectual, physical, and emotional impairments in the classroom and out on the playground.
- Support students who require assistance with feeding and toileting.
- Have up-to-date knowledge of epilepsy, first aid, diabetes, and other health concerns, such as peg feeding.
- Attend school functions where required
Education
Teachers Aide Special
SWSI Tafe
Campbelltown, NSW11-2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- Behavior support
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
Certification
- Teachers Aide Special with a distiction in special needs
- First Aid & CPR
- WWCC
- Police check
- Manual handling
- Medication Management
- Epilepsy and midazolam training
- Dysphagia training
- Peg feeding training
- Child protection awareness
- Anaphylaxis training
- Accidental Counselling
- Youth mental health first aid
- Disabilities standards for education Senior and Junior School
- an introduction to autism - Positive Partnerships
- SMART strategies for managing trauma
- De-escalation training
Timeline
Employment Support Team Leader
Greenacres Disability Services
07.2024 - Current
School Support Officer
St Josephs Catholic High School
01.2023 - 07.2024
School Learning Support Officer
Lucas Heights Community School
01.2020 - 06.2023
Teachers Aide Special
SWSI Tafe
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