I am a highly dedicated and driven individual that is always seeking a challenge and the opportunity to advance my skills along with knowledge. I grew up and have worked in Kununurra, and have recently moved Perth. From the very beginning since graduating I have been working within the youth and the disability sector. I have worked with all ages and have faced a wide range of complex situations. I have great knowledge working with trauma based behaviors within the youth/disability sector. I have the ability to work through challenging situations and can work under pressure. Im a talented professional that has recently started my own business as a disability support provider. I hope my eagerness and commitment to this industry is evident in my resume.
Hi, I’m
River Shaw
Disablity
Perth,WA
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
2
Certification
Work History
Shine Brighter Disability SupportsPerth, WA
Director
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
Director of my new business, Shine Brighter Disability Supports.
We provide a friendly, personal and youthful disability support service.
- Support daily general tasks
- Helping clients gain more independence, confidence, improving interpersonal skills
- Support fitness and health goals.
- Support our clients that are new to employment by helping build a resume and prepare for possible employment opportunities.
- Experience supporting clients aged starting at just 3 years old and beyond.
- Experience working with mental health, such as schizophrenia and depression. Experience with Autism, FASD and acquired brain injuries.
Good Company Disability SupportsPerth, WA
Disability Mentor
01.2023 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Engaged clients within the community, to develop social, communication skills and build peer connections.
- Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and preparing for employment.
- Mentored clients with a range of different disabilities and conditions including Schizophrenia, depression and autism.
- Assisted clients with everyday tasks
Lifestyle SolutionsKununurra, WA
Therapeutic Support Worker
02.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Built strong and positive relationships with children through consistency, patience, kindness and understanding.
- Helped make positive changes in children's behaviors.
- Worked with children with trauma-based behaviors, FASD and ADHD etc.
- Have faced many complex and intense situations.
- Administer medication
- Have supervised and supported up to 4 children ages ranging from 2-15 safely and independently.
PCYCKununurra
Youth Worker
01.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Scheduled and ran sporting activities.
- Encouraged youth to have better attitude and leadership skills through relationship building and role modelling.
- Taught sporting skills and knowledge through practical learning.
- Provided key emotional support to youth.
- Established positive relationships with youth.
- Performed pickups and home drop offs in the work bus
Puma/Ord River RoadhouseKununurra, WA
Customer-service Associate
01.2015 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Managed customer issues and enhanced satisfaction by matching optimal solutions to individual customer needs.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and asked open-ended questions to better determine needs.
- Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
- Trained and taught numerous new employees in whilst working.
- Handled and served food, created delicious beverages such as coffees in a timely manner.
Education
East Kimberley College Kununurra
High School Diploma
11.2020
University Overview
Skills
- Excellent relationship building
- Excellent active listening
- Excellent problem solving
- Great knowledge in trauma-based behaviors
- Provide leadership to co-workers and youth
- Great ability in fitness and sports
- Show initiative
- Fast and efficient
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Great computer skills
Certification
- First Aid & CPR
- Cert II in Engineering
- Cert II in Rural Operations
- Enrolling in Diploma of Community Services
- In process of becoming a registered NDIS provider
References
References
Helen Reed
Kununurra Lifestyle Solutions Manager
M: 0409 412 601
Rochelle Roby
Former PCYC Manager
M: 0475 550 002
Joshua Bartlett
Director at Good Company Disability Supports
M: 0431 675 218
Licenses & Permits
Licenses & Permits
- C-Class Drivers License
- Working with Children Check
- Recreational Skippers Ticket
- White Card
Hobbies
Hobbies
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Travelling
Timeline
Director
Shine Brighter Disability Supports
01.2023 - Current
Disability Mentor
Good Company Disability Supports
01.2023 - 02.2023
Therapeutic Support Worker
Lifestyle Solutions
02.2021 - 11.2022
Youth Worker
PCYC
01.2021 - 08.2021
Customer-service Associate
Puma/Ord River Roadhouse
01.2015 - 11.2019
East Kimberley College
High School Diploma