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Krista Higham

Penrith,NSW

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Aspect Australia | Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Wetherill Park
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Coordinated daily tasks between teachers and other staff members.
  • Greeted parents at school events to provide information about curriculum and activities.
  • Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
  • Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
  • Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.

Disability Support Worker

The Australian Foundation for Disability - AFFORD
Mount Druitt, NSW
06.2017 - 11.2022
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Closely monitored child social, behavioral and academic growth.
  • Documented children's daily actions and activities and took special notes of notable incidents for daily record.
  • Counseled patients on ongoing basis to assist with challenges.
  • Transported patients safely to social activities and doctors appointments.
  • Recommended plans to teachers, doctors and parents to ensure child health and safety.

Disability Support Worker

Flintwood Disability - Australia
Castle Hill/Penrith, NSW
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Lifted, moved and adjusted clients to ambulate individuals for diverse needs.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Created detailed and individualized plans to best support patients.
  • Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
  • Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
  • Provided education and support to patients' family members.
  • Closely monitored child social, behavioral and academic growth.

Crew Trainer

Mcdonald's
Minchinbury, NSW
08.2010 - 05.2017
  • Instructed new team members on correct procedures for operations.
  • Stayed up to date on requirements of all team positions to optimize training.
  • Documented needs for performance improvement, safety and customer service to optimize operations.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Developed complete training programs and led training using expert learning techniques.
  • Blended business's goals, mission and values with learning development initiatives to deliver high-quality training to employees.

Education

TAFE NSW
01-2017

High School Diploma -

Penrith Anglican Collage
Orchard Hills, NSW
09.2014

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Emotional Support
  • Disability Services
  • Personal Care
  • Daily Living Requirements
  • Independent Living Support
  • Client Needs Assessment
  • Community Health Services
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Group Session Facilitation
  • Support Group Organization
  • Materials Preparation
  • Lunch Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Student Engagement
  • Classroom Supervision
  • Safety Guidelines
  • Literacy support
  • Classroom restocking
  • Special Education Support
  • Small Group Instruction

Certification

  • Current police check
  • Current working with children check
  • Manual handling
  • Current first aid and CPR
  • Certificate IIII in Retail managment
  • Certificate III in Beauty and Makeup

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Aspect Australia | Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
01.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Flintwood Disability - Australia
01.2018 - 01.2020

Disability Support Worker

The Australian Foundation for Disability - AFFORD
06.2017 - 11.2022

Crew Trainer

Mcdonald's
08.2010 - 05.2017

TAFE NSW

High School Diploma -

Penrith Anglican Collage
  • Current police check
  • Current working with children check
  • Manual handling
  • Current first aid and CPR
  • Certificate IIII in Retail managment
  • Certificate III in Beauty and Makeup

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