Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Background Checks and Certification
License
References
Timeline
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Nichole LEGGETT

Nichole LEGGETT

Kelso,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Disability Support Worker and Youth Worker with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Marist 180
Orange
11.2024 - Current
  • Implemented crisis management protocols when needed during emergency situations involving young people.
  • Researched new methods for engaging youth which would result in better outcomes.
  • Participated in regular meetings with staff members to discuss program goals and objectives.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.
  • Attended court hearings related to juveniles who were involved with the organization's programs.
  • Assisted youths in developing life skills such as problem solving, communication, decision-making.
  • Ensured safety of all youths while attending programming or events outside the facility.
  • Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.

Youth Worker

Jiniaa
Bathurst
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to youths in difficult situations.
  • Facilitated group discussions, activities, and workshops for youths on a variety of topics.
  • Organized recreational activities such as sports, games, field trips, and arts and crafts.
  • Assisted with the development of individual plans for each youth's academic success.
  • Maintained records of program services provided to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to provide comprehensive services to clients.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients by providing encouragement and support.

Disability Support Worker

Allara Support Services
Bathurst, NSW
04.2024 - Current

Client Data Entry

Therapeutic Therapy

Transportation

Medication Administration

  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Transported clients to appointments, social events, and other activities as needed.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.

Support Worker

Westhaven
Kelso, NSW
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed positive relationships with service users and maintained professional boundaries at all times.
  • Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress using computer systems or paper files in line with data protection regulations.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and assisted them with their daily needs.
  • Actively encouraged service users to make decisions about their own lives where appropriate.

Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services
Blackheath, NSW
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.

Deboner

Inghams
Tahmoor , NSW
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Used sizing guidelines to cut turkeys and arranged pieces in trays.
  • Cut, wrapped, weighed and labeled orders for customers.
  • Properly stored meat to decrease waste and increase product freshness span.
  • Filled daily specialized requests and completed wholesale orders.
  • Processed fresh meat items in walk-in cooler.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Industrial Cleaner

Balfours
Milperra, NSW
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Worked around in-operation machinery and with disassembled machinery to remove build-up and restore surfaces to desired cleanliness.
  • Disassembled and cleaned equipment and individual components between jobs.
  • Completed routine maintenance checks, notifying management of needed repairs.
  • Dusted furniture, machines or equipment.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping or vacuuming.
  • Stripped, sealed and polished floors.

Store-person

Bush’s Pet Food Company
Ingleburn, NSW
01.2010 - 02.2011
  • Oversee the production line for the products being canned and distributed.

Store-person

Visy Industrial Packaging
Minto, NSW
06.2008 - 11.2009
  • Ensure the efficiency of the production line is in order and packaged.

Pick Packer

Bonds Distribution
Minto, NSW
02.2004 - 07.2006
  • Picking stock for major retailers with an RF Scanner and placing orders on appropriate pallets to be distributed.

Customer Service

Mobil Service Station
Ingleburn, NSW
03.1997 - 12.2003
  • Handling of cash intake
  • Measuring dip levels to re-order petroleum and gas
  • Restock fridges and shelves
  • Place orders for stock
  • Serving customers and answering telephone calls.

Education

Diploma - Applied Social Science, Counselling

Think College
Sydney
11.2011

Campbelltown, NSW Certificate IV Small Business Management -

TAFE NSW
01.2010

Statement of Attainment Community Services -

TAFE
01.2008

RSA Certificate, Service of Liquors -

Liverpool TAFE Library
01.2004

Skills

  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Active Listening
  • Reliable
  • Verbal & Written Skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Independent
  • Cash Handling
  • Time Management
  • Person Centred Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medication Administration
  • Risk Assessments
  • Individual Support Plans
  • Relationship Building
  • Disability Services
  • Incident Reports
  • Personal Growth Support
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Mobility support
  • Emotional Support
  • Computer Skills
  • Grooming support
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Recreational Activities
  • Client Transportation
  • Goal setting and planning
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Healthy meals and snacks

Background Checks and Certification

  • Criminal History Certificate 08/2023
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module 08/23
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check 08/2023 - 46475243
  • Barista Basics - CBD College 09/2023
  • WWCC 11/2023 - WWC2759756E - 01/11/2028
  • First Aid & CPR - CBD College 08/2023

License

  • Class C Drivers License

References

  • Hue Ngo - Client Relationship Manager (Jiniaa) 0458 759 021 h.ngo@jiniaa.com.au
  • Paul Masters - Westhaven Team Leader 0460 289 240 Paul.masters@westhaven.org.au

Timeline

Therapeutic Youth Worker

Marist 180
11.2024 - Current

Youth Worker

Jiniaa
08.2024 - Current

Support Worker

Westhaven
05.2024 - 09.2024

Disability Support Worker

Allara Support Services
04.2024 - Current

Disability Support Worker

Kirinari Community Services
12.2023 - 05.2024

Deboner

Inghams
05.2023 - 12.2023

Industrial Cleaner

Balfours
01.2011 - 01.2012

Store-person

Bush’s Pet Food Company
01.2010 - 02.2011

Store-person

Visy Industrial Packaging
06.2008 - 11.2009

Pick Packer

Bonds Distribution
02.2004 - 07.2006

Customer Service

Mobil Service Station
03.1997 - 12.2003

Diploma - Applied Social Science, Counselling

Think College

Campbelltown, NSW Certificate IV Small Business Management -

TAFE NSW

Statement of Attainment Community Services -

TAFE

RSA Certificate, Service of Liquors -

Liverpool TAFE Library
Nichole LEGGETT