Patience Tauya
Mildura,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with a positive attitude and effective communication skills, experienced at Mildura Christian College. Proven ability in behavior management and student supervision, enhancing learning environments and fostering relationships. Committed to improving student outcomes through tailored support and collaborative teamwork, while maintaining a safe and engaging atmosphere.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Mildura Christian College
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Monitored student behavior in classes, laboratories and on field trips for unsafe or rule-breaking concerns.
- Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
- Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.
- Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Support Worker
Pridesecurecare
01.2025 - Current
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
- Enhanced the quality of care for clients by providing personalized support and assistance with daily living activities.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families through empathetic communication and active listening.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care across service providers.
- Adapted quickly to changing work environments while maintaining high levels of productivity and professionalism under pressure.
- Mentored new support workers by providing guidance, sharing best practices, and modeling effective client-centered care techniques.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and implementing feedback in a timely manner.
- Assisted clients in accessing available resources such as housing options, financial supports, and healthcare services.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
- Assisted in creating safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Assisted clients in managing medications, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, maintaining client safety and stability.
- Improved client independence with structured life skills training.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and community outings, ensuring they had access to necessary services and social opportunities.
- Conducted regular assessments of client needs, adjusting support plans to better serve them.
- Provided emotional support to clients, improving their mental health and overall wellbeing.
Stock Taker
Cotton On Group
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while counting items, ensuring minimal errors during the stock-taking process.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve timely completion of comprehensive stock audits.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines during all stock-taking activities.
- Employed excellent time-management skills to balance multiple responsibilities related to inventory control effectively.
- Supported stock management, maintaining accurate records of received goods and their locations within the storage facility.
- Assisted in reducing stock discrepancies by diligently identifying and reporting variances between physical inventory and system records.
- Conducted inventory and restocked items throughout day.
- Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom, and store near shift close.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as purchasing and sales departments, contributing insights derived from inventory data analysis.
- Provided valuable input towards continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing stock management processes within the company.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Promoted teamwork amongst colleagues, sharing best practices for efficient counting procedures and accurate recordkeeping.
Health Care Assistant
Chitungwiza General Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Supported nursing staff with care of incontinent patients and promotion of continence care.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions, staying current with best practices in health care assistance.
- Supported patients'' physical therapy goals through guided exercises and range of motion activities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive atmosphere in challenging times.
- Conducted health education sessions for patients, empowering them with knowledge for better health management.
- Improved patient care delivery by contributing to development of patient care plans.
- Supported healthcare teams in emergency situations, demonstrating agility and readiness to respond to patient needs.
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals, providing critical data for healthcare professionals to assess patient health.
- Assisted with nutritional planning, ensuring patient diets supported health and recovery goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring for signs of distress or complications and promptly alerting nursing staff.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
University of Zimbabww
Diploma Of Education - Teaching
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe11.2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective communication
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Computer skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior redirection
- Grading assignments
- Student supervision
- Student health and safety
- Reading and writing support
- Supervising student activities
- Attendance tracking
- Behavior management
Timeline
Stock Taker
Cotton On Group
03.2025 - 03.2025
Support Worker
Pridesecurecare
01.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Chitungwiza General Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
Teacher's Assistant
Mildura Christian College
University of Zimbabww
Diploma Of Education - Teaching
University of Zimbabwe
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