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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
2023.04 - 2024.04
  • 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
2008.10 - 2024.01
  • 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
2019.10 - 2021.11
  • 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
Mooloolaba
03.2025

Certificate III - Individual Support (Disability)

TAFE Queensland
Mooloolabah, QLD
08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
03.2008

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
2023.04 - 2024.04

Creche Leader

Gympie City Gym
2019.10 - 2021.11

Business Owner/Operator

Renee Skewis Photography
2008.10 - 2024.01

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
Renee Petrie