Serena Gould
Carrum Downs,VIC
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Support Worker
Independent
01.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, bathing, and toileting clients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, client behaviours, and incidents.
- Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting, and moving clients.
- Maintained safety with tidy, clean, and hazard-free home environments.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients.
- Designed individualised plans detailing daily activities and needs for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
Dance Teacher
Ultimate Energy Dance Academy
01.2013 - Current
- Planned routines for recitals and performances.
- Taught and explained choreography by breaking down steps and demonstrating moves.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered lesson plans introducing students to dance techniques.
- Promoted creative expression to encourage students to explore dance as art and self expression through movement.
- Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities.
- Administration, including but not limited to, invoicing, responding to new and existing clients emails, social media content, organising and ordering costumes.
- Creating an all abilities dance class for students with disabilities.
- Covered safety and health guidelines to avoid injury and inform students fully on risks associated with dance.
- Recognised and adapted to different learning styles to productively communicate and teach materials to all students.
Disability Support Worker
Yooralla
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Adhered to company requirements for client interactions and care standards.
- Worked in both residential and day program settings
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple clients with diverse needs.
- Administration work, including NDIS goals, reading files, making sure all documents are up to date, contacting clients houses for documentation.
Skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Client Education
- Family Communication
- Daily Living Requirements
- Independent Living Support
- Disability Services
- Relationship Building
- Progress Documentation
- Case Management
- Daily Living Assistance
- Computer Skills
- Documentation Skills
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Independent
01.2022 - Current
Disability Support Worker
Yooralla
06.2020 - 09.2022
Dance Teacher
Ultimate Energy Dance Academy
01.2013 - Current
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