Renee Petrie
Gympie
Summary
Dedicated disability support worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals & groups with disabilities, living within their community or assisted living centres.
Love working with people and feel that I can offer so much as a support worker. Organized and dependable; Excellent communication skills, easygoing and love to laugh.
Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive and happy attitude. Willingness to learn new skills and further my career in Disability Support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Esteem Care Services & Avenues Lifestyle Support
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Working exclusively with Individual with acquired brain injury and wheelchair bound - assisting in all daily living activities inc bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming. Proficient in mobility aids.
- Improved Individuals' independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals
- Enhanced quality of life for Individual with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Assisted Individual in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
- Collaborated with Individuals Care Teams & Family to develop & implement comprehensive care plans, support programs, nutrition plans, good behaviour interventions, as well as develop partnerships with community groups.
- Administering medication & documenting each case with no medication errors.
Business Owner/Operator
Renee Skewis Photography
10.2008 - 01.2024
- Confident professional and people person that holds 15 years of managing own photography business.
- Skilled communicator that successfully maintained long-lasting client relations.
- Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and cliental
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports
- Marketing and Advertising
Creche Leader
Gympie City Gym
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Very patient and passionate creche leader, able to work with kids of all ages and abilities.
- Strong leadership skills to guide children through daily activities and learning games, both indoors and outdoors.
- Able to to handle difficult situations, parental concerns, infants and special and high needs children.
- Great communication skills - attentive to both parental/carer concerns as well as staff
- Can work effectively by self or with co workers.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certificate IV - Mental Health
TAFE Queensland
Mooloolaba03.2025
Certificate III - Individual Support (Disability)
TAFE Queensland
Mooloolabah, QLD08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD03.2008
Skills
- Compassion & Patience
- Leadership
- Attention to Detail & Time Management
- Computer/Device Skills
- Open Minded
- Troubleshooting
- Creative People Person
- Manual Handling
- Managing Challenging Behaviours
- Person Centred Care
- Direct Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance
- Medication Assistance
- Community Access
- Risk Assessments
Certification
- Working with Children (Blue Card)
- Disability Worker Screening (Yellow Card - V)
- NDIS Foundation Skills Workshop for New & Emerging Workers in the Disability Sector - November 2022
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Supporting Effective Communication Module
- Supporting Safe & Enjoyable Meals Module
- CPR and First Aid
- Manual Drivers License
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Esteem Care Services & Avenues Lifestyle Support
04.2023 - 04.2024
Creche Leader
Gympie City Gym
10.2019 - 11.2021
Business Owner/Operator
Renee Skewis Photography
10.2008 - 01.2024
Certificate IV - Mental Health
TAFE Queensland
Certificate III - Individual Support (Disability)
TAFE Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
James Cook University
- Working with Children (Blue Card)
- Disability Worker Screening (Yellow Card - V)
- NDIS Foundation Skills Workshop for New & Emerging Workers in the Disability Sector - November 2022
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Supporting Effective Communication Module
- Supporting Safe & Enjoyable Meals Module
- CPR and First Aid
- Manual Drivers License
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