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SAMANTHA COLLINS

ROPES CROSSING,NSW

Summary

Currently a Community Support worker working with people with a disability to achieve their goals within the community and also gain a sense of independence. I have been in this role for 8 years and while I love it, I feel like I would like to opportunity to grow as person and pursue a different career within the court system or NSW Sheriff Office.

My previous work experience includes Steward in the Australian Army until my role become obsolete. I did my training to become a Cook and continued to work in the Army as a reservists until 2018.

In 2012 i studied for my Certificate IV in fitness and worked at Stayfit 24/7 as a gym reception and Personal Trainer. I was responsible for the running of the gym from all admin, ordering, membership consults and cleaning. My love for fitness and helping people led to my role as a coach at F45 Penrith. I instructed the class and gave advise to members throughout their workout to correct form and get the best out of themselves.

An opportunity arose to work over in the USA with adults with disabilities for a summer camp and that was segway into the disability industry. As I mentioned I have worked within Sector for the past 8 years. I have worked in a team environment at group homes and day programs and also independently with respite services.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Support Worker

Interaction Disability Services
Baulkham Hills, NSW
06.2016 - Current

• Assist clients to be involved in activities through active support in all different types of settings,

• Assist clients to achieve their personal goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making,

• Assist clients with their personal care needs as required i.e. mealtime, toileting personal hygiene and medication,

• Transportation of clients to community activities, facilities and events,

• Encourage, support and assist clients to develop and maintain community and family relationships,

• Become familiar with the individual wants and needs of clients to provide the best possible service with the available resources.

Community Support Worker

Sunnyfield Disability Services
St Marys, NSW
12.2014 - Current
  • Assist clients to be involved in activities through active support in all different types of settings.
  • Assist clients to achieve their personal goals and increase their independence through support and participation in decision making.
  • Assist clients with their personal care needs as required. E.g. mealtime, toileting personal hygiene and medication.
  • Transportation of clients to community activities, facilities and events.
  • Encourage, support and assist clients to develop and maintain community and family relationships.
  • Become familiar with the individual wants and needs of clients to provide the best possible service with the available resources.

Coach

F45 Training
Penrith, NSW
09.2016 - 04.2019
  • Deliver high quality, results focused F45 group fitness classes and drive results for members.
  • Assist in completing fitness appraisals, pre-exercise screening/evaluation and administrative duties.
  • Ensure the studio is maintained.
  • Develop and help foster a positive, motivational and community based team training environment.
  • Working flexible hours.
  • Be involved with membership acquisition and retention.
  • Working closely with the Owner and other trainers to ensure that all aspects of the business are operating at the highest level.

Gym Receptionist

Staytfit 24/7
Richmond, NSW
09.2012 - 12.2016
  • General management of the gym
  • Cleaning and equipment maintenance
  • Signing up new members
  • Assigningclients to personal trainers
  • Personal training and boot camp
  • Providing inductions to new members
  • Data entry
  • Resolving membership issues

Camp Counselor

Eagle Springs Program
Pinegrove, Pennsylvania
06.2014 - 09.2014
  • Wake up and preparation of the vacationer for daily recreational activities
  • Drama productions (talent shows with campers)
    Night stay overs
  • Lesson planning
  • Teaching interactive lesson on how to cook everyday meals 3 times a day to a class of 15 campers

Steward/Cook

Australian Army
Holsworthy, NSW
01.2011 - 06.2018
  • Food preparation
  • Undertake all aspects of food, liquor and beverage service in both barracks and field environments;
  • Maintain specialist equipment associated with the serving of food, liquor and beverages in barracks;
  • Prepare breakfast, sandwich and light supper meals;
  • Carry out stocktaking and reconcile monies with stock used;
  • Maintain and operate all field catering equipment;
  • Perform basic cookery and food safety duties in the field.
  • Working in a team as well as independently
  • Preparing and catering functions- providing meal and bar service.

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
Glenmore Park, NSW
03.2007 - 01.2011
  • Customer service & serving customers
  • Handling money & use of cash register
  • Assisting with customer enquiries
  • Cleaning

Education

Certificate IV - Fitness

Australian Institute of Fitness
Parramatta

Certificate 3 - Hospitality

Chisholm Tafe
Frankston, VIC
06.2011

High School Diploma -

Glenmore Park High School
Glenmore Park, NSW
12.2009

Certificate II - Hospitality

Tafe NSW
Penrith
09.2009

Skills

  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Hard worker independently or within a team
  • Self motivated
  • Companionate towards people and their wellbeing
  • Flexible within the workplace and open minded to trying new things
  • Strong attention to detail

Timeline

Coach

F45 Training
09.2016 - 04.2019

Community Support Worker

Interaction Disability Services
06.2016 - Current

Community Support Worker

Sunnyfield Disability Services
12.2014 - Current

Camp Counselor

Eagle Springs Program
06.2014 - 09.2014

Gym Receptionist

Staytfit 24/7
09.2012 - 12.2016

Steward/Cook

Australian Army
01.2011 - 06.2018

Crew Member

Mcdonalds
03.2007 - 01.2011

Certificate IV - Fitness

Australian Institute of Fitness

Certificate 3 - Hospitality

Chisholm Tafe

High School Diploma -

Glenmore Park High School

Certificate II - Hospitality

Tafe NSW
SAMANTHA COLLINS