Roman Sargent
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
I am a dynamic professional with a history of implementing sustainable practices and enhancing team productivity. I am currently adding to my skillset by studying a Cert IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management, which includes a large focus on WHS. I am skilled in educational programming and fostering meaningful community engagement. In addition to this I have extensive experience in updating policies/procedures and have demonstrated my training capabilities across multiple workplaces. I am committed to achieving my safety, environmental and community goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Direct Care Resources
Brisbane
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Organized recreational and educational activities for clients according to individual needs.
- Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
- Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
- Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
- Maintained records of services provided, client progress, and goals achieved.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
Educational Leader
PCYC
Brisbane
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Developed educational programs for students, including fitness, sustainability, art, and general play.
- Maintained safe environments by ensuring WHS practices were adhered to.
- Reviewed and altered policies and procedures to ensure more effective WHS practices.
- Identified training needs of staff and developed improvement programs.
- Organized and ran staff meetings and training sessions.
- Resolved conflict in the workplace of students, staff, and families.
- Engaged with members of the community and stakeholders to strengthen relationships.
Activity and Sustainability Leader
Samford State School OSHC
Brisbane
02.2019 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
- Ensured compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Assessed team performance against established goals and objectives.
- Coached and mentored individuals on professional development goals.
- Identified training needs for staff members and developed appropriate programs.
- Educated staff and students on sustainable practices to help lower carbon emissions.
- Engaged with members of the community to develop mutually beneficial partnerships.
- Maintained gardens and natural areas to provide outdoor education for students.
Natural Areas Technician
Evolve Environmental Solutions
Brisbane
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Revegetation of natural areas, including waterways, forests, and bushlands.
- Oversaw the completion of team projects and maintenance responsibilities.
- Liaised with clients and stakeholders relevant to environmental projects.
- General bush regeneration activities, including herbicide application, erosion control, brush cutting, planting, track maintenance, and habitat control.
- General manual labour tasks, including construction, concreting, fencing, and hand tool use.
- Ensured continuous personal and team safe practices.
- Controlled invasive species to maintain native ecosystems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Wildlife Biology, Earth Science
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2017
High School Diploma -
Sandgate District State High School
Brisbane, QLD11-2013
Certificate IV - Environmentally Sustainable Management
Australian College of Business Intelligence
OnlineSkills
- Updating policies and procedures
- Implementing sustainable practices
- Overseeing team projects
- Training employees
- Meaningful community and stakeholder engagement
- Educational programming and planning
- Working effectively in a fast-paced environment
Certification
- QLD open manual drivers license
- Blue Card
- Yellow card/NDIS worker check
- First aid/CPR
- White Card
- Managing workplace violence and aggression certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Direct Care Resources
07.2023 - Current
Educational Leader
PCYC
05.2022 - 06.2023
Activity and Sustainability Leader
Samford State School OSHC
02.2019 - 05.2022
Natural Areas Technician
Evolve Environmental Solutions
03.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Wildlife Biology, Earth Science
Queensland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Sandgate District State High School
Certificate IV - Environmentally Sustainable Management
Australian College of Business Intelligence
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