Natasha Rose
Tamworth,New South Wales
Summary
Passionate Support Worker skilled at working with individuals living with varying care needs ranging from complex to mild. Well versed in daily living support, meal preparation and mobility assistance. Offers excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through years of field experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
Tamworth, NSW
11.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting clients.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviors, and incidents.
- Delivered exceptional personal care services, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding assistance.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
- Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
- Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Transported clients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all clients by enforcing policies and procedures consistently.
- Implemented behavior management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
- Managed medications effectively for clients under strict supervision from healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated community integration for clients by organizing outings, social events, and other opportunities for engagement.
- Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adjusting support strategies as needed to maximize outcomes.
- Advocated fiercely on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Worked with medical teams, clients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Education
Lightning Ridge Central School
Lightning Ridge, NSWWoolgoolga Primary School
Woolgoolga, New South WalesTamworth High School
Tamworth, New South WalesLightning Ridge Central
Lightning Ridge, New South WalesWoolgoolga High School
Woolgoolga, New South WalesSkills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong Cash Handling Skills
- Work well under pressure
- Quick study
- Strong Time Management skills
- Urgency and Consistency
- Great attention to detail
- A good team player
- Strong phone skills
- Food preparation experience
- Food serving skills
- Intermediate Computer skills
- Supervising staff members ensuring all jobs are prioritised and complete
- Housekeeping skills
- Daily living assistance
- Housekeeping and meal preparation
- Personal Care
- Independent Living Support
Accomplishments
- 2000 – I represented Lightning Ridge Central School at the Sydney Olympic village singing in the choir to welcome the Olympians.
- 2003- I represented the mid north coast at state athletics in Sydney for 100meters sprints and the relay team.
- 2006- 1st place in Northern Country Division in Softball representing Coffs Harbour
- 2006- 3rd place in Northern Country Division in Baseball representing Tamworth.
Additional Education
I have also started my Bachelor of Food and Nutrition through La Trobe University.
Current Goal
I am now looking to broaden my experiences and wanting to take an enduring step to further my career. I would love the opportunity to work closely with your teams and clients, enhancing productivity and maintaining company standards, while also learning something new and exciting.
Personal Qualities
I believe that I am a bright and bubbly person with a strong worker’s ethic, and I am a punctual person who is dedicated in achieving all set tasks. I am results driven. When I have set tasks, I am continually focused until all goals are achieved, I don’t mind hard work as in the workplace I like to keep myself going. I believe that I am easy going and easy to get along with, as I don’t mind having a joke, I am a team player, I believe I have a good sense of humour, but don’t let it interfere with my work. I feel my personality helps me relate to a team almost effortlessly, in return getting higher quality of work from the team helping the store thrive into the future. I am an extremely organised person and am always thinking of what can be done to help others achieve success
Education Certificates
- First Aid Certificate, 04/2025
- Working with Children check, 21.1.25
- PEG feeding, 2022
- Midazolam administration, 2022
- Kangaroo feeding pump, 2023
- Food handling certificate, 2023
- Reject Shop Management Learning Program, 2013
References
- Rachel Sherwood, Former Regional Manager Challenge, 0439009044
- Greg Peddell, Operations Manager Challenge, 0491935065
- Lisa Cunningham, Former Supervisor Challenge, 0407328080
- Rebecca Riley, Former Supervisor Challenge, 0427653621
- Di Balderston, Former Grafton Store Manager The Reject Shop, 0409920715
- Cassie Mounter, Former Store Manager Tamworth The Reject Shop, 0408097812
Volunteer Experience
- Epilepsy Action Australia 2022,2023
- Walk for Autism 2021
- Royal Far West 2022-Current
- 4Ocean 2018
- Canteen 2017-current
- NETS 2014-Current
- Camp Quality, Dine at Mine 2016
- Braveheart’s 2017
- Ronald McDonald House 2014-Current
- Red Shield Appeal 2007
- Cancer Council Relay for Life 2013-2015
- Cystic Fibrosis Trivia Night 2008
- National Clean Up Australia Day 1999-2023
- Regular Blood Donations 2007-current
- 40-hour famine 2004-2005
- During school I was a member of the Tamworth High School RATS (Read Aloud to Some One) program, as a tutor in helping other students improves their reading skills. 2007-2008
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Challenge Community Services
11.2020 - Current
Lightning Ridge Central School
Woolgoolga Primary School
Tamworth High School
Lightning Ridge Central
Woolgoolga High School