Mikayla Jones
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
The Disability Trust
01.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, assisting with medication APWP and toileting participants
- Drove participants safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong relationships with participants, building trust and respect.
- Supported participants in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Worked with a variety of high needs participants, assisting with Stoma bag changing, catheter cleaning/changing, Peg feeding & hoisting.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents aswell as shift notes after working with each participant.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for participants. Eg- participants having meal time management plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry best practices.
- Provided a Duty of Care & Social Supports to participants.
- Assisted in running sport programs for participants - learning basic skills of a sport and enhancing physical wellbeing.
- Worked alongside a wide range of participants with different disabilities and needs.
Bartender
Henry Clive Caravan Bar
11.2022 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Aboriginal Educator
Deadly Ed
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices in teaching methods.
- Contributed ideas at faculty meetings regarding curriculum design or other initiatives.
- Worked closely with a variety of high schools, primary schools and early education centres.
- Shared knowledge of my Aboriginal culture and implemented learning activities for young children promoting cultural understanding.
- Travelled NSW & Brisbane to a wide range of schools to promote indigenous education/culture.
Administration Assistant
St Mary Star Of The Sea College
01.2022 - 12.2022
- In 2022, I had the opportunity to move to Wollongong and complete a sports administration traineeship at an all-girls private school
- I was employed by AFL Sports-Ready and placed at St Mary Star Of The Sea College
- I studied for a certificate 3 in sport and recreation along with having the responsibilities of assisting with sporting events, SIS events and physical education.
- This included preparation of class equipment , assisting with camp and excursion arrangements and the safe conduct of sporting activities
- Furthermore, I assisted the sports coordinator in administration matters relating to SID and Sports Coordination.
- I have also had challenging responsibilities such as caring for students on overnight excursions, camps, and recreational activities.
- There have been challenges such as assisting students through panic and anxiety attacks, assisting students who find swimming in a pool difficult and helping with sports injuries.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Receptionist
Glenn Preston REal Estate/Murrumbidgee Investment Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
- As completing year 12 in 2020, I had the opportunity to work with Glenn Preston Real Estate & Murrumbidgee Investment Services for my GAP year
- During this opportunity I had the responsibilities of greeting, welcoming & directing visitors, answering phone call enquiries, assisting with sales & property administration, including preparing contracts, listing kits, booking ads and preparing marketing materials.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
Social Worker
My Plan Connect Leeton
01.2021 - 04.2021
- When working at My Plan Connect, I had the responsibility of one-on-one caring for people with disabilities
- As a part of this role, I supported clients in schoolwork, hobbies, sports and assisted them in mindfulness activities.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
Waitress/Retail
Whitton Malt House
11.2020 - 03.2021
- As a waitress at the Whitton Malt House, I had the responsibility of greeting and accompanying customers to their seats, cash handling, balancing a till, clearing & resetting tables and working in front of house
- Working in retail, I had the responsibility of wrapping presents, greeting customers, ordering new stock, cash handling, keeping the shop tidy & up to date.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Fitness instructor
Rise & Shine Women’s Fitness
07.2020 - 11.2020
- I took classes and recordings for a women’s fitness group during the time of Covid-19 to keep women motivated and moving throughout the times gyms were not open
- The exercises that were recorded varied from beginners to advanced and women from many ages were able to complete them.
- Explained and demonstrated safe and appropriate exercises for clients of various fitness and physical abilities.
- Explained use of exercise equipment to all participants, prioritizing safety at all times.
Swimming Instructor
Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool
01.2016 - 01.2017
- I taught kids from the age of 10 and under to learn how to swim through different swimming techniques, strokes, games and taught water safety rules
- I communicated well, had an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards swimming.
- Planned classes covering different ages and skill levels to prepare students for basic and advanced swimming needs.
Education
2022
St Francis De Sales Regional College
2020
Skills
- I am someone who works hard and efficiently with others in a team environment, I can work in a team and communicate in any given situation, I respect procedures and follow deadlines, I have a strong work ethic and excellent skills in time management
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
The Disability Trust
01.2024 - Current
Aboriginal Educator
Deadly Ed
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bartender
Henry Clive Caravan Bar
11.2022 - Current
Administration Assistant
St Mary Star Of The Sea College
01.2022 - 12.2022
Receptionist
Glenn Preston REal Estate/Murrumbidgee Investment Services
02.2021 - 12.2021
Social Worker
My Plan Connect Leeton
01.2021 - 04.2021
Waitress/Retail
Whitton Malt House
11.2020 - 03.2021
Fitness instructor
Rise & Shine Women’s Fitness
07.2020 - 11.2020
Swimming Instructor
Lake Cargelligo Swimming Pool
01.2016 - 01.2017
St Francis De Sales Regional College
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