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Sarah Hollis

Melbourne

Summary

Professional support worker skilled in delivering high-quality care and assistance to individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to create positive and inclusive environment that fosters client independence and well-being. Strong team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, while displaying empathy and patience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Akura Care
09.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
  • Supported clients by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, general tidying and engaging in social and community activities.
  • Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviours, and incidents.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during challenging times, fostering resilience and coping skills.
  • Communicated regularly with family members about client progress, addressing any concerns or questions promptly.
  • Assisted clients in reaching personal goals through targeted skill-building activities and therapeutic interventions.
  • Implemented behaviour management techniques when required for the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Improved client independence by developing personalized support plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients when necessary to ensure their rights were respected in various settings such as education or healthcare environments.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the disability support field.

Call Centre Customer Service Officer

Origin Energy
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Managed high call volume while maintaining professional composure under pressure, ensuring positive customer interactions.
  • Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills to effectively handle complex customer issues and concerns.
  • Collaborated with other departments for seamless coordination in addressing customer concerns, resulting in faster issue resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions, fostering data-driven improvements in service quality and efficiency.
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, adhering strictly to privacy regulations and company policies.
  • Participated actively in ongoing training sessions to stay current with industry trends and best practices for call centre specialists.


Guest Service Agent

Pan Pacific Melbourne
02.2018 - 03.2022

- Main point of contact for all past, present
and future guests, ensuring their experience with the
brand is seamless and simple.

- Co-ordinate departments within hotel to meet guest requests.

- Find alternative ways for departments to meet guests needs when operational issues arise.

- Answer all internal and external calls and emails.

- Resolve guest complaints.

- Resolve billing queries and invoice requests.
- Check daily reports, track inventory and update hotel
departments accordingly.
- Meet monthly up-sell targets and hotel membership
enrolments


Sales Representative

Rescue Force Security
01.2017 - 12.2017

- Outbound sales (cold calling) in Industrial sectors
- Lead generation and development
- Soft selling security equipment and management
- Quoting independent businesses
- Tailoring price and terms of agreements
- Independently manage daily schedule
- Meeting sales targets and KPI’s

Skills

  • 10 Years Customer Service Experience
  • Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
  • Understanding Client Needs
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Complaint resolution
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Warm and Friendly Manner

Certification

  • CPR + First Aid Certificate - CBD College
  • Working with Children's Check
  • Police Check
  • Full Drivers Licence

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Akura Care
09.2022 - Current

Call Centre Customer Service Officer

Origin Energy
04.2022 - 08.2022

Guest Service Agent

Pan Pacific Melbourne
02.2018 - 03.2022

Sales Representative

Rescue Force Security
01.2017 - 12.2017
Sarah Hollis