Shannon Monica Simon
Ranelagh,TAS
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Support Worker with experience supporting individuals with disabilities in residential and day service settings. Skilled in assisting with personal care, activities of daily living, community access, and skill development to promote independence and choice. Experienced in person-centred support, safeguarding, medication management, and maintaining accurate and up to date care documentation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to promoting dignity, wellbeing, and inclusion for individuals with diverse needs.
Work Rights
Currently residing in Tasmania with full working rights in Australia until February 2027. Open to long-term employment and potential employer sponsorship in the future.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4034
4034
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Lost Captain Restaurant
Huonville, Tas
09.2023 - Current
- Supervise bar and floor
- Manage and order all bar stock ordering
- Support and train staff
- Maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service
- Resolved customer concerns and managed challenging situations with professionalism.
Community Support Worker
Sunbeam House Services
Wicklow, Ireland
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Worked as a Community Support Worker in a residential setting supporting individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including personal care, cooking and cleaning, whilst encouraging the residents to maintain their independence for as long as possible.
- Completed personal outcome measures with key client to focus on their personal goals and develop plans to reach goals.
- Supported client to reach significant personal goals, including relationship and family building, going on holidays and community participation.
- Assisted and supported residents with medication management in accordance with care plans and medical protocols.
- Documented client progress and behavioural observations in case management systems.
- Advocated for client needs during appointments, care planning meetings and weekly staff meetings.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
Support Work Student Placement 2
Ard Aoibhinn
Wexford , Ireland
01.2020 - 03.2020
- University year 3 practice placement in a residential home for people who have intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Assisted with activities of daily living and community participation.
- Created an independent living skills programme with a resident based on their personal goals.
Support Work Student Placement 1
Rehab Care
Wexford , Ireland
09.2018 - 12.2018
- University year 2, learned to support clients within a day care setting to reach their goals through programme facilitation.
- Facilitated an anti bullying programme and Foroiges ‘Real U’ programme which focused on building healthy relationships, consent, mental health and sexual health and wellbeing.
- Worked between the main day service with varying age groups and in the girls hub with younger clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Studies in Social Care
South East Technological University
Waterford, Ireland 09.2017 - 06.2021
FETAC Level 5 in Pre-nursing Studies
Wexford , Ireland Leaving Certificate
Wexford , Ireland Skills
- Disability support
- Behaviour support
- Person centred planning
- Personal care assistance
- Community access support
- Daily living and community participation support
- Medication administration
- Safeguarding
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy
- Client documentation and reporting
- Time management and organisation
- Team collaboration
Certification
- First Aid and CPR
- Working with vulnerable people registration (Tasmania).
- Full drivers license.
Timeline
Supervisor
Lost Captain Restaurant
09.2023 - Current
Community Support Worker
Sunbeam House Services
06.2021 - 03.2023
Support Work Student Placement 2
Ard Aoibhinn
01.2020 - 03.2020
Support Work Student Placement 1
Rehab Care
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Social Studies in Social Care
South East Technological University
09.2017 - 06.2021
FETAC Level 5 in Pre-nursing Studies
Leaving Certificate