Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Referees
Timeline
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Min Browning

Min Browning

Hobart,Tasmania

Summary

Seeking a position utilising my experience and passion as a Disability Support Worker to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals living with a disability. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, empathetic care - fostering independence, building meaningful relationships and creating a safe and inclusive environment where Participants can thrive and reach their full potential.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Southern Choice Disability Services
Huon Valley, Tasmania
04.2023 - Current

Provide personal care, including personal hygiene and toileting, meal preparation, basic manual handling, facilitate communication between support staff, supervisor, LAC, OT, and other medical professionals relating to Participants health status, providecommunity and social participation - working towards personal goals, transport, domestic duties, documenting shift notes and communication, completing incident reports, manage challenging behaviors, attend group recreation and family visits to maintain meaningful relationships.

Entrepreneur

Mountain River Botanicals, Minnie Makeovers, & Boho Dreadlocks
Mountain River, Tasmania
01.2014 - 04.2023

As a sole proprietor and developer of three thriving home-based creative businesses, I successfully established myself in the fields of hair and makeup, family portraiture, dreadlock artistry, and botanical design. With a hands-on approach, I managed every aspect of these businesses, from market research, product creation, production, and delivery. Through my dedication and expertise, I developed unique and sought-after products highly regarded by locals and surrounds.

Trust Administrator/Branch Manager

Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees
Hobart, Tasmania
01.1998 - 11.2007

2005-2007 Branch Manager/Senior Trust Administrator

2000-2005 Trust Administrator/Hobart & Rosny

1998-2000 Office & Administration Rosny

  • Prepared periodic accountings of trust assets for beneficiaries.
  • Developed estate plans for clients according to their objectives.
  • Identified areas where operational efficiencies could be improved within the Trust Administration department.
  • Drafted correspondence related to trust transactions or distributions.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts among family members regarding inheritance rights or other matters related to a trust.
  • Developed training materials and conducted presentations on various topics related to Trust Administration.
  • Reviewed, analysed, and interpreted trust instruments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Education

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

Open Colleges Australia
Online (current)

Skills

  • Strong active listening skills, enabling understanding and connection with others effectively
  • High levels of emotional intelligence, ability to navigate interpersonal dynamics and respond appropriately
  • Excellent administrative skills and technology proficient
  • Strong organisational and time management ability
  • Natural creative talent seizing every opportunity to express advanced creativity, working with any medium
  • Empathetic communication style creating a supportive environment for open dialogue
  • Excel reading non-verbal cues, enhancing my overall understanding
  • Patient and understanding, providing compassionate support with an adaptable, nurturing and empathetic demeanor
  • Excellent problem solver, highly resourceful, creating innovative solutions and adapting appropriate strategies
  • Culturally sensitive readily adjusting communication accordingly
  • Highly motivated and driven, consistently striving for personal and professional growth
  • Collaborative team member valuing contributions of others recognising diverse perspectives and skills lead to innovative solutions and successful outcomes

Certification

  • Current Drivers License
  • Current and satisfactory National Police Check
  • Current First Aide & CPR Certificate
  • Current WWVP Screening (children/disability)
  • Completed NDIS Induction
  • Member of Executor & Trustee Institute (METI) Qualified Trust Administrator

Referees

  • Helen Ford - Manager, Southern Choice Disability Services 0400 857 910 helen@southernchoice.org
  • Marisa Newman - Manager, School Validation Regulation Catholic Education Tasmania 0414 880 282
  • Leaora Adams-Bell - Head of Pastoral Care | Southern Christian College 03 6229 5744

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Southern Choice Disability Services
04.2023 - Current

Entrepreneur

Mountain River Botanicals, Minnie Makeovers, & Boho Dreadlocks
01.2014 - 04.2023

Trust Administrator/Branch Manager

Tasmanian Perpetual Trustees
01.1998 - 11.2007

CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services

Open Colleges Australia
Min Browning