- Gardening
- DIY and Home Improvement
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Animal Care
Sarah Sheppard
Old Beach,TAS
Summary
Dedicated Personal Support Worker with experience in emotional support, daily living assistance, and relationship building. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through dependable care and problem-solving.
Background in Marketing and Public Relations. Creative thinking, fit, strong knowledge of the Sunshine Coast and Social and Health support avenues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Support Worker
Private - Mable June
Sunshine Coast, QLD
07.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing personal independence and comfort.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, improving overall client morale and quality of life.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments, ensuring reliable access to healthcare services.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
- Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships.
Pottery Instructor
Sarah Sheppard Ceramics
Sunshine Coast, QLD
01.2014 - Current
- Designed and implemented engaging pottery curricula for diverse skill levels.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops, enhancing participant creativity and technique mastery.
- Mentored aspiring potters, providing feedback to improve craftsmanship and artistic expression.
- Streamlined studio operations, ensuring efficient use of materials and tools.
- Organized community exhibitions, showcasing students' work to promote local arts engagement.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction methods based on individual needs and goals.
- Organized successful exhibitions showcasing students'' work, generating interest in the pottery program among potential enrollees.
- Incorporated elements of art history into lessons, enriching students'' understanding of pottery''s cultural significance and evolution over time.
- Enhanced students'' pottery skills by providing hands-on instruction and demonstrations.
- Contributed to the development of successful pottery workshops for both beginners and advanced learners.
- Developed positive relationships with students by promoting open communication channels and addressing individual needs promptly.
- Managed studio spaces efficiently, ensuring equipment was well-maintained and resources were readily available for student use.
- Assisted students in refining their personal artistic styles through constructive feedback and tailored advice.
Disability-support-worker
Private Client - Jim
Sunshine Coast, QLD
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Supported individuals in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and encouragement.
- Monitored client well-being, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for clients during all interactions.
- Provided emotional support, fostering positive relationships and effective communication with clients.
- Collaborated with family members to develop comprehensive care strategies that address individual needs.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances, demonstrating flexibility in various caregiving situations.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
- Enhanced quality of life for clients with physical and intellectual disabilities through compassionate care and assistance.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for clients to attend medical appointments or partake in social activities safely.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brisbane Girls Grammaer School
Brisbane, QLD1989
Skills
- Mobility assistance, Dementia care
- Personal hygiene assistance, Emotional support
- Patient care, Social support, Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation, Compassionate care, Relationship building
- Nutrition support, Medication organization, Transport
- Community integration, Daily living support
- Verbal and written communication
- Geriatric, disability and elderly experience including falls prevention
- Respectful and compassionate, Strong ethics
- Problem-solving, Team collaboration
- Behavioural management, Flexible schedule and availability
- Special needs care, Behaviour redirection
- Dependable and responsible, Supportive companionship
Personal Attributes
Interests
Timeline
Personal Support Worker
Private - Mable June
07.2025 - Current
Disability-support-worker
Private Client - Jim
01.2025 - 08.2025
Pottery Instructor
Sarah Sheppard Ceramics
01.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Brisbane Girls Grammaer School