I'm at my best and happiest whilst on the go, I love the outdoors and enjoy a round of golf or hitting a bucket of balls at the driving range when time permits, but mainly I enjoy the many adventures together with my partner and our children I enjoy a full life and derive great satisfaction helping those who need some assistance to attain a healthy and happy life balance Supporting people to achieve their goals and aspirations is central to who I am in work and life
Kelly-Mae Connell
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Uniting Care Community, adept in fostering client well-being and achieving personal goals through one-on-one support and life skill focused care. Expertise in budget management to maximise client involvement while developing comprehensive lifestyle solutions. Skilled in building relationships and adapting to diverse needs, demonstrating professionalism and reliability in challenging environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Lifestyle Facilitator
Uniting Care Comnunity
Briabane
11.2011 - 01.2025
- Directly support participants to safely participate and contribute within their community.
- Assist participants to maintain independence with confidence and dignity.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to assist participants overcome challenges and stay on track toward their goals.
- Maintained detailed records of participants progress, adjusting strategies as needed to ensure continued success.
- Enhanced participants well-being by developing personalized lifestyle plans and wellness programs.
- Developed strong relationships with participants, fostering trust and open communication for optimal results.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive lifestyle solutions for participants.
- Promoted a positive mindset among participants by modelling healthy habits, behaviours, and attitudes.
- Assisted participants in achieving their personal goals through tailored coaching and support.
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance efficiency while maintaining the highest quality of service.
- Empowered participants to make informed decisions about their health, fitness, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify individual needs and develop customized strategies for success.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
Acting Leading Seaman
Royal Australian Navy
Sydney, NSW
03.2003 - 11.2006
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Facilitated effective teamwork by fostering open communication channels between crew members.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Key team member of the flight deck crew responsible for directing and safely securing aircraft.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Improved menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative cooking methods.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined communication and reporting systems.
Education
Certificate IV - Disability Studies
Open Future Learning
Certificate - First Aid And CPR
First Aid Pro
Certificate - Disability in Home Fire Safety Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Fire Safety Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - First Response Evacuation Instruction
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Manual Handling For Disability Services
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Internal Feeding Support- Tube Feeding Via PEG/PEJ
Premium Health
Certificate - Medication Management Procedures
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Baseline Medication
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Infection Prevention In The Workplace
Open Future Learning
Certificate - NDIS Supporting Effective Communication
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Treating People Fairly In The Workplace
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Code Of Conduct
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Mentally Healthy
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Behaviour Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Caring Crisis Management
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Restrictive Practices For Disability
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Preventing And Reporting Violence/Neglect/Abuse
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Cyber Security Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Fleet Driver Safety
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Healthy Eating And Mealtime Management
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Keyword Signing
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Dementia Training
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Child Safe/Child Friendly
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Cultural Appreciation
Open Future Learning
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Chef
Royal Australian Navy
01-2006
Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Self motivation
- Budget management
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
LICENSES & INSURANCES
- NDIS Disability Worker Screening Clearance Card
- Blue Card
- QLD Open Drivers Licence
- SUNCORP Comprehensive Car Insurance
- Biz Cover (VERO) Professional Indemnity & Public Liability Combined Insurance
Interests
Timeline
Support Lifestyle Facilitator
Uniting Care Comnunity
11.2011 - 01.2025
Acting Leading Seaman
Royal Australian Navy
03.2003 - 11.2006
Certificate IV - Disability Studies
Open Future Learning
Certificate - First Aid And CPR
First Aid Pro
Certificate - Disability in Home Fire Safety Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Fire Safety Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - First Response Evacuation Instruction
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Manual Handling For Disability Services
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Internal Feeding Support- Tube Feeding Via PEG/PEJ
Premium Health
Certificate - Medication Management Procedures
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Baseline Medication
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Infection Prevention In The Workplace
Open Future Learning
Certificate - NDIS Supporting Effective Communication
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Treating People Fairly In The Workplace
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Code Of Conduct
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Mentally Healthy
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Behaviour Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Caring Crisis Management
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Restrictive Practices For Disability
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Preventing And Reporting Violence/Neglect/Abuse
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Cyber Security Awareness
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Fleet Driver Safety
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Healthy Eating And Mealtime Management
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Keyword Signing
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Disability Services Dementia Training
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Child Safe/Child Friendly
Open Future Learning
Certificate - Cultural Appreciation
Open Future Learning
Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery - Chef
Royal Australian Navy